Gas regulation: five years of folly
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies estimates that across our region, consumers have paid $155 million more than if gasoline markets had remained unregulated.
Mission Accomplished
In this commentary, AIMS Board Chair John Risley writes that those contributing to the public policy debate on climate change need to exercise more transparency and more research into all possible sources.
Earth Hour: A Dissent
In this commentary, economics Professor Ross McKitrick explains why he abhors Earth Hour.
Greener Pastures:
In this commentary, originally published in Atlantic Business Magazine, AIMS Board Chair John Risley suggests a common sense approach to reducing greenhouse gases.
More hydro, More profit
Heavy rains behind increase in output for NB Power - AIMS President Charles Cirtwill comments.
The Beacon – 01 February 2011
Join Bill Black at the Halifax Club, where he will discuss demographics in Nova Scotia. Read about Canada's wireless industry, secure and green energy, and multiculturalism.
Electrical power market has to change
The proposed agreement by Emera and Nalcor to develop the Muskrat Falls hydro project on the Lower Churchill drew applause from AIMS author Gordon Weil. However, in this op-ed that appeared in several papers around the region, Weil says there's more the region can do to improve electrical transmission.
Nation Building – Line by Line:
Based on testimony to a Select Committee of the House of Commons, this Commentary makes the case for the free flow of electricity across provincial borders so hydro from Labrador can power homes in Toronto, not New York.
It’s time for regional power market
AIMS' author Gordon Weil has been a popular commentator on all things electrical in Atlantic Canada haven written extensively on the topic for the Institute. This op-ed appeared in papers around the region explaining the need the a regional power market and giving kudos for the progress that has been made in recent months.
Why higher electricity prices are a good thing
In this op-ed AIMS President & CEO Charles Cirtwill explains why paying more for energy makes sense. He says making us pay the true cost for electricity will make us all more frugal in how we use it, and add to the money to the public purse.