Press Releases
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
Energy literacy study highlights support for renewable energy developments across Atlantic Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2024 Saint John, NB – Today, the Atlantica Centre for Energy released results of its study of the level of energy literacy across Atlantic Canada’s general population. The Energy
Statement on Passing of James K. Irving
Statement from Stephen MacMackin, Chair, Atlantica Centre for Energy on the passing of James K. Irving. June 24, 2024 Saint John, NB – On behalf of the Atlantica Centre for Energy, it
NL Government finalizes plan for Muskrat Falls rate mitigation
On May 16, 2024, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, with Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, announced the finalization of the rate mitigation plan for the Muskrat Falls project. The agreement in principle to restructure
Statement on Passing of Arthur L. Irving
Statement from Stephen MacMackin, Chair, Atlantica Centre for Energy on passing of Arthur L. Irving May 14, 2024 Saint John, NB – On behalf of the Atlantica Centre for Energy, it is
Nova Scotia Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force releases report
On February 23, 2024, Nova Scotia’s Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force released a report: Modernizing Energy from Transmission to Transformation. The Task Force spent the last roughly 10 months consulting with stakeholders and exploring
Updates on Nova Scotia Power’s clean electricity transition
Nova Scotia Power is busy preparing for a transition away from coal-fired electricity generation and to meet provincial mandates to provide 80 per cent renewable electricity sales by 2030, as well meet the federal
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
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
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
Atlantic Canada hosts inaugural gas energy futures forum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 22, 2023 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) 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
Growing Atlantic Canada’s Future Clean Fuels Workforce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2023 Saint John, NB – Today, the Atlantica Centre for Energy launched a new energy literacy project to raise awareness of opportunities in the clean fuels sector for post-secondary students