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Hydrogen 101
What is hydrogen? Hydrogen is the lightest element on the periodic table and commonly exists as two hydrogen atoms together (H2). The H2 molecule is a colourless, odorless gas that produces energy if
Peak energy shaving: how it saves you money and helps lower emissions
As Atlantic Canada enters its coldest season, there are still ways homeowners and businesses can save money and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions when electricity demand hits its peak. Peak demand occurs when
Will 2024 be a pivotal year for energy transition?
Commentary by Stephen MacMackin, Chair of Atlantica Centre for Energy This commentary first appeared in Saltwire on Thursday, January 18, 2024. It has been shared with the author’s permission. Atlantic
New Brunswick releases energy path to 2035
On December 13, the Government of New Brunswick released its strategy for transitioning the province to clean energy: Powering our Economy and the World with Clean Energy – Our Path Forward to 2035. The Atlantica Centre for
Offshore wind regulations taking shape in Newfoundland and Labrador
On December 6, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on offshore wind to enable the province to take the regulatory lead on offshore wind projects within
Emily Al-Harazi joins the Atlantica Centre for Energy as Director of Communications and Operations
The Atlantica Centre for Energy welcomes Emily Al-Harazi as its new Director of Communications and Operations. We are thrilled to welcome Emily in this new role to expand our efforts around energy literacy and
Federal Government proposes Oil and Gas Emissions Cap Regulatory Framework
On December 7, the federal government released the proposed Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap. At the same time, the federal government also released its Roadmap for the
COP28 Conference: Canada and 21 Other Countries Agree to Tripling Nuclear Energy by 2050
In December, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change took place in Dubai. There, 22 countries, including Canada, agreed to triple global
To tax, or not to tax – carbon?
Commentary by Michelle Robichaud, President To tax, or not to tax carbon? That is not the question. A debate on carbon taxes is the talk in communities across Canada today, as it has been
Recap of the Innovation Forum on Atlantic Canada’s Energy Transition: Low-carbon pathways and the role for natural gas, RNG and hydrogen
On November 22, the Canadian Gas Association (CGA), along with Fleet Zero, Atlantica Centre for Energy, and Atlantic Hydrogen Alliance, hosted an innovation forum to discuss the role of natural gas, renewable natural gas
Feedback for Draft Clean Electricity Regulations
Feedback for Draft Clean Electricity Regulations The Atlantica Centre for Energy recently shared feedback for the federal government’s draft Clean Electricity Regulations, which would require electric utilities and some industry to significantly phase out
Smart Grid 101
Smart Grid 101 builds off of lessons learned in Electricity 101 and Electrical Grid 101. Together, these pages can help you better understand how we use electricity as energy today, and how we can