On Muskrat Falls
AIMS Senior Fellow in Electricity Policy Gordon Weil discussed the Muskrat Falls and Atlantic Canadian electricity policy on the Todd Veinotte radio show.
Let’s Hear from the Powers That Be
The Telegram published this piece calling on the provincial utilities and their authorities to respond to Newfoundland's energy crisis this winter and discusses AIMS Senior Fellow Gordon Weil's contribution to the debate.
Power From the People
The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, a not-for-profit think tank that looks at market issues, released a commentary this past November criticizing the province for granting NL Hydro a monopoly on power generation in the province.
Why Building New Refineries in Canada is Uneconomical and Undesirable
During the past decade Canada’s upstream oil and gas sector invested well over $100-billion in acquiring access to resource, innovative technologies and the necessary talent to bring our domestic production of liquid hydrocarbons to almost 4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The investments made a tremendous contribution to the Canadian economy and were among the key reasons our nation faired better than most during the economic turmoil that shocked our G8 peers over the past five years.
Regional Approach Needed Post-Muskrat Falls
AIMS Senior Fellow in Electricity Policy Gordon Weil discusses the need for developing a regional approach to energy issues in Atlantic Canada.
Nova Scotian’s Opposition to Fracking Unsupported by the Facts
AIMS President and CEO Marco Navarro-Genie comments on Nova Scotia's fracking opposition and argues that it contradicts the facts about hydraulic fracturing and natural resource development.
Emera-Nalcor Deal Could Meet UARB Conditions, But Risks Remain
AIMS Senior Fellow in Electricity Policy Gordon Weil outlines the benefits of creating an Atlantic Canada power-pool for distributing energy in the region.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Atlantic Institute for Market Studies Announces Ben Eisen as Director of Research and Programmes
Halifax, NS: The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS) is delighted to announce Ben Eisen’s appointment as the new AIMS Director of Research and Programmes, effective 20 January 2014. Prior to joining AIMS, Mr. Eisen worked as a research analyst for the Citizens Budget Commission in New York City, where he conducted research and analysis on [...]
The Telegram: Regional Approach Needed Post-Muskrat Falls
During the massive power outages in Newfoundland, the provincial government asserted correctly that the Muskrat Falls project would produce increased electric reliability for the Island. But its reasoning shows a persistence of the concept of the province as an energy island.
Troy Media: Nova Scotians’ Opposition to Fracking Unsupported by the Facts
A recently published opinion survey by Insight West on the views of British Columbians regarding the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline may give Canadians, and Atlantic Canadians specifically, reason to reflect on the prospects of greater energy development throughout Atlantic Canada.