A flurry of government commissioned reports supporting the proposed $7.4 billion Muskrat Falls hydro project in Labrador should be reviewed by an independent regulator, critics say.
Earlier this month, the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies in Halifax released a report stating that the hydroelectric project was “highly desirable in terms of energy policy,” but the report called for an independent, in-depth review that would provide a comprehensive look at all aspects.
Alessandro Colombo believes in the trickle-down effect, that transferring power from government to people makes society stronger. Colombo spoke to the Halifax Club Monday about how the Italian region has begun to move to a system of subsidiarity.
In this op-ed, AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill looks at the 'Lombardy Model' based on the principles of subsidiarity
Gordon Weil and Ross McEacharn have produced a report, released by AIMS, that urges the four Atlantic provinces to create a regional power pool.
In this op-ed, Gordon Weil energy market expert and author of the recent commentary “The Muskrat Falls Hydro Project: Opportunities and Risks,” says that the Muskrat Falls project could bring benefit to Newfoundland and Labrador if its risks were reduced.
Ratepayers in Nova Scotia are likely to feel little impact from potential cost overruns from Nalcor Energy's Muskrat Falls hydropower project since they can be protected in a forthcoming review by the province's regulatory agency, energy expert Gordon Weil said in an October article published by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.
VOCM Newfoundland Radio reports on the Newfoundland House of Assembly response to the recent report released by AIMS examining Muskrat Falls.
NTV News reports on the latest AIMS commentary 'The Muskrat Falls Project: Opportunities and Risks'
Energy consultant from Maine and AIMS contributor Gordon Weil says the Atlantic region will benefit from the Lower Churchill energy project, but Newfoundland's risks are greater than those for Nova Scotia.