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ARC Clean Tech reaches major milestone: what it means for New Brunswick’s energy future.
August 2025 - In conversation with ARC Clean Technology When the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) completed Phase 2 of its Vendor Design Review (VDR) in July 2025, for ARC Clean Technology’s advanced small
UNB’s Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) opens state-of-the-art Advanced Nuclear Reactors Laboratory.
University of New Brunswick. On July 30th, 2025, the Centre for Nuclear Energy Research (CNER) at the University of New Brunswick cut the ribbon on the Advanced Nuclear Reactors
What ‘nation building’ energy projects have been pitched for Atlantic Canada?
What is Bill C-5? Bill C-5 is a federal law that came into effect on June 26, 2025, after receiving Royal Assent. It was supported by both the Liberal and Conservative parties. The bill
Energy NL Conference and Exhibition 2025 Summary
Decades of experience: built for success This summary is shared, with permission, by Energy NL. June 26, 2025 The Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 has come to a successful
Newfoundland and Labrador Energy Update – June 2025
The last month has been eventful for the energy sector in Newfoundland and Labrador. Anchored by the Energy NL Conference & Exhibition 2025 in St. John’s, stakeholders from across the province’s energy sector provided
Anchoring Atlantic Canada’s future with clean energy
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President Atlantic Canada is often left out of national energy conversations—but that’s a costly oversight. The region is uniquely positioned to lead a new wave of nation-building projects for Canada.
Industry Spotlight: Marine Renewables Canada
Atlantica recently interviewed Elisa Obermann, Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada, about their recently released Atlantic Wind Energy Supply Chain Assessment and the current state of offshore wind in Canada. Q: Tell us about
Atlantic Canada’s Hydrogen Opportunity
Guest Contributor: Derek Estabrook, Executive Director, Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance The global energy landscape is transforming rapidly. With a diverse mix of traditional and emerging energy resources and access to key
Larry Hughes: If all else fails, there’s still coal
Guest commentary by Larry Hughes, Dalhousie University, who has been on sabbatical with the Atlantica Centre for Energy since January 2025. This commentary first appeared in The Halifax Examiner on May 22, 2025. It is
CANDU Nuclear Reactor 101
Before learning about CANDU nuclear reactors, its first important to understand how nuclear energy is used to generate electricity. What is Nuclear Electricity Generation? Nuclear electricity generation works by splitting
Energy Security 101
Energy security is something most Atlantic Canadians prioritize, but it is a complex target for utilities and governments to achieve. What is energy security? Energy security can mean different things to different people
Fuel 4 the Future Inspiring the Workforce of Tomorrow in Nova Scotia
Written by Leah Butler, Manager of Energy Literacy Initiatives, Atlantica Centre for Energy. As we work towards a low carbon and clean energy economy in Atlantic Canada, energy literacy has