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Confronting the challenges of reaching net zero
Commentary by Ryan Mitchell Canada’s electricity sector faces a considerable challenge: by 2035, we must be carbon neutral. That is daunting on its own, considering that much of what we need to get there
Where are the Clean Electricity Regulations?
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President of the Atlantica Centre for Energy The federal government is in the process of developing transformative new Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) to nearly eliminate emissions from electricity generation for
Keys to a successful smart energy transition
The Atlantica Centre for Energy participated as a breakfast sponsor for the Smart Energy event held in Halifax, April 17-18. The message we wanted to impart on the audience of 600 came from an
Offshore Wind Energy 101
Offshore wind turbines convert wind energy to electricity similar to how onshore wind turbines operate, which are common across Atlantic Canada. What is the opportunity for offshore wind turbines in Atlantic Canada? What is
Carbon neutral products to help fight climate change
On March 23, 2023, Irving Consumer Products Limited, an affiliate of J.D. Irving Limited, announced Royale tissue products have been certified carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust. The Carbon Trust is a non-profit organization
Remarks from MP Andy Fillmore at 2023 Smart energy Event
Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, was welcomed at the 2023 Smart Energy Event, as he kicked off the second day with
Fluor’s carbon capture technology selected for renewable diesel facility in Canada
Fluor has provided engineering, procurement and construction services for more than 110 years. The company is a leader in the energy sector across North America and the world. Fluor has a presence in New
Shifting the Atlantic Loop into gear
Commentary by Stephen MacMackin, Chair Potential clean energy investments in Canada have been stalled. Francis Bradley, the President and CEO of Electricity Canada, recently commented “We’re kind of stuck in neutral right now and
Momentum continues for New Brunswick’s advanced Small Modular Reactor Developers
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, Moltex Energy announced SNC-Lavalin will take a minority ownership position to continue the development of Moltex's aSMR, SSR-W, and the WATSS waste recycling technology. “Our partnership with SNC-Lavalin is
Federal budget delivers Canada’s response to United States’ push for green investments
On March 28, the federal government released its 2023 Budget. The 2023 Budget provides expanded funding streams to encourage clean energy investments across Canada, and new tax incentives to grow regional electricity infrastructure. In
Solar Energy 101
What is solar energy? Solar energy is any energy captured from the sun’s rays. Sounds simple, right? It is a renewable source of energy because it is available to use during the day when
Will Atlantic Canada ride the next wave of energy development?
As Atlantic Canadians, we feel a deep connection to the ocean and waterways that surround us. Searching for sea glass, ice fishing, and boating are seasonal pastimes in maritime communities. And we aren’t strangers