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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
Clean energy progress in the U.S. relies on long-term planning and collaboration with Atlantic Canada
High level take-aways from a panel discussion featuring New England state representatives. Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy. At the 2025 Smart Energy Event, I had the
Federal Election 2025: Prime Minister Carney’s energy-related policies
Updated: April 30, 2025 On April 28, 2025, the Rt. Hon. Mark Carney and the Liberal Party won the 45th Canadian federal election. Preliminary results (April 29th) show the Liberal Party winning 168 seats,
What Should the Next Prime Minister Prioritize for Atlantic Canada’s Energy Sector?
As Canada prepares for its next federal election on April 28, 2025, the Atlantica Centre for Energy put a call out to a few people in its network of energy leaders from across Atlantic
Federal Election 2025: Tracking energy-related promises
Updated: April 28, 2025 On March 23, the 45th Canadian federal election began. Election Day is April 28th. As a non-partisan organization, the Atlantica Centre for Energy observes government regulations and policies and provides
Energy Trade 101
Like many products made or used in Atlantic Canada, energy is often traded (purchased or sold) across provincial and international borders. Energy systems within the Atlantic provinces are very integrated (electricity, gasoline, natural gas,
Atlantic Canada needs a unified voice on energy
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President of Atlantica Centre for Energy Atlantic Canada is well-positioned to supply itself and the world with clean, secure and competitively priced energy. But geopolitical influences, provincial utility constraints and
Onshore Wind: Fact Check
This interview took place on February 11th for the first episode of Atlantica's Fuel for Thought, a Reimagined Energy podcast. Jonathan Alward, the Atlantica Centre for Energy’s Vice President of
Trade war threatens Atlantic Canada’s energy sector and economy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2025 Saint John, NB - The Atlantica Centre for Energy calls on government and industry leaders on both sides of the United States and Canadian border to resolve issues