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Canada’s new Investment Tax Credits need added flexibility
On January 6, 2023, the federal government concluded formal consultations relating to two new Investment Tax Credits (ITC), which will launch the same day as Budget 2023. The new Investment Tax Credit for Clean Technologies
New Research Examines Energy Mix Options to Meet Net Zero
Commentary by Jonathan Alward, Vice President, Policy, Atlantica Centre for Energy Recent analysis shows that cost-effectively transitioning our energy system in Atlantic Canada to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be based upon a
Irving Oil partners with Anaergia to supply refinery with RNG
On January 18, 2023, Irving Oil announced a partnership with global waste-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) industry leader Anaergia Inc. to supply the Saint John refinery with carbon-negative RNG, as well as Irving Oil’s other
Grand plans: N.B. pellet producer embarks on $30M expansion project
J.D. Irving is spending $30 million to expand its wood pellet plant in Saint-Léonard to grow production by 57.1% as demand for the renewable fuel grows in Europe. Operating since May 2019, the pellet
Energy in Atlantic Canada, 2022 in Review
To say this past year was a turbulent one in the world of energy would be an understatement. We saw how the world can change in one day due to the declaration of war,
Power in Partnerships – A case study of successful collaboration
Summary: There has been a recent uptick in renewable energy development in Canada over the past number of years. Companies and governments across the country are stepping up to meet our carbon reduction goals
New paper provides glimpse into future electricity costs in Atlantic Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 9, 2022Saint John, NB – Today, the Atlantica Centre for Energy released Atlantic Canada’s Electricity Future Discussion Series – Part 3: Electricity Costs, to help Atlantic Canadian residents and businesses
Atlantic Canada’s Electricity Future – Discussion Series Part III: Electricity Costs
The Atlantica Centre for Energy has developed a series of discussion papers on the future of electricity in Atlantic Canada during the transition to net zero by 2050. The purpose of the third discussion
Atlantic Canada’s Electricity Future – Discussion Series Part II: Electricity Demand
The Atlantica Centre for Energy is developing a series of discussion papers on the future of electricity in Atlantic Canada during the transition to net zero by 2050. The purpose of the second discussion
Atlantica Centre for Energy releases first paper of the Electricity Future Discussion Series
The Atlantica Centre for Energy is developing a series of discussion papers on the future of electricity in Atlantic Canada during the transition to net-zero. The purpose of the first discussion paper, Atlantic Canada’s Electricity Future -
Jonathan Alward joins the Atlantica Centre for Energy as Vice-President, Policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 18, 2022 Saint John, NB - The Atlantica Centre for Energy announced today that Jonathan Alward has joined the Centre as its new Vice-President, Policy. “We are excited to