Events
Sept. 16, Sept. 30 and Oct. 15, 2020 - Webinar Series
The Atlantica Centre for Energy is partnering with the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council on a three-part webinar series on the Energy Sector and Economic Recovery.
Exploring our Region’s Energy Future
Wednesday, September 16 (if you missed this, recordings will be available of past sessions)
10:00-11:00 am ADT
- Forecasting energy demand and our energy generation mix
- Balancing the increasing cost of energy (regulations, renewables) with lower emissions
- The critical role of demand side management and energy efficiency in addressing climate change
- The continued importance of oil and gas as we transition to a low carbon economy
PANEL
- Rachel Samson, Clean Growth Research Director, Canadian Institute for Climate Choices
- Larry Hughes, Professor, Dalhousie University
- Charlene Johnson, CEO, NOIA
- Herb Emery, Vaughan Chair in Regional Economics, UNB
Transformative Energy Technologies in Atlantic Canada
Wednesday, September 30
10:00-11:00 am ADT
Transformative Energy Technologies for Atlantic Canada. This session will explore small modular reactors, smart grid, renewables and potential for hydrogen.
- Renewables (solar, wind, other renewables)
- Smart grid and energy storage
- Nuclear - Small Modular Reactors (SMR)
- Green fuels – Electric vehicles and hydrogen
SESSION 3
Regional Partnerships and Our Energy Transformation
Thursday, October 15
10:00-11:00 am ADT
Regional Energy Partnerships: Critical to our region’s Energy Transformation. This webinar will look at leveraging our existing energy assets and efforts to work together as a region such as the Atlantic Clean Power Initiative and the former Atlantic Gateway initiative.
- Leveraging our existing regional energy assets through enhanced regional cooperation
- An update of the work of the Atlantic Clean Power Planning Committee – transmission investments and enhanced connectivity
This webinar series is free. However, advance registration is required.
September 22, 23 & 24 - Virtual Conference
The Maritimes Energy Association is hosting C.O.R.E 2020-Opportunities and Challenges: The Road Ahead virtually from Sept. 22 to 24. will include a wide range of topics including what getting to net-zero by 2050 could look like in the Maritimes, the future hydrogen economy and what’s next in renewables, oil and gas, energy demand, regulation and energy policy. More information is available on the conference website and registration is available online.
October 2020
If you are interested in the Energy Fundamentals for Leaders program offered through the University of New Brunswick – the next cohort begins in October – contact Atlantica Centre for Energy President Colleen d’Entremont at colleen.dentremont@atlanticaenergy.org.
The program is designed for professionals, leaders and managers at all career levels who work directly or indirectly in the energy sector. It provides participants with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of complex energy and related industries to help them make informed decisions about energy issues affecting their or their clients' organizations.
For more information or to register, visit the Energy Fundamentals for Leaders webpage.