The PEI Energy Commission’s recent proposals dealing with power supply, utility regulation, and regional opportunities could lead to unnecessary cost increases, according to a new report released by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies (AIMS).
This commentary written by Gordon Weil reviews the PEI Energy Commission’s proposals for possible risks, especially to customers.
In this AIMS commentary, Bill Black discusses the role of the UARB's involvement in the Muskrat Falls deal.
A recent study prepared by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies concludes that hydro power from Labrador’s Muskrat Falls will also eventually add to Nova Scotians’ power bills.
Nova Scotians will find out Friday how much the Maritime Link will cost them. Gordon Weil, who wrote a report on Muskrat Falls last year for the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, concluded the megaproject could benefit the Atlantic region but also carries risks.
Gordon Weil, energy expert, on Muskrat Falls study.
In this AIMS commentary, Bill Black looks at the true costs of the Muskrat Falls power deal.
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Tory Leader Jamie Baillie says his party wants to freeze power rates and, by joining forces with our Atlantic Canada neighbours, Nova Scotians can even get cheaper electricity.Baillie said two recent studies support a regional grid — the Atlantic Energy Gateway Report and one conducted by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies.