Atlantic Loop

• Modified Atlantic Loop shouldn’t thwart drive for offshore wind power: report author

  On Monday, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick committed to plans for a “modified Atlantic Loop” as part of a joint policy statement with the federal government.

  Environment

  Oct 18, 2023
  
• Feds, two Atlantic premiers agree to ‘modified’ Atlantic Loop project

  Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are scaling back plans for the Atlantic Loop electricity grid to expanding just one existing connection between their two provinces.

  Politics

  Oct 16, 2023
  
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• N.B., N.S. exploring upgraded energy ties in absence of Atlantic Loop

  Two projects that would allow for more power to flow between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are being pitched by the provinces instead of the Atlantic Loop.

  Environment

  Oct 12, 2023
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• Atlantic Loop no longer part of Nova Scotia plan to hit 2030 renewable energy targets

  Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton says that since 2020 capital costs for the Atlantic Loop have increased by 300 per cent to more than $9 billion. 

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2023
• Atlantic Loop would only show benefits in 2040s, says NB Power

  New Brunswick Power says that with the growing cost of the Atlantic Loop project, the province wouldn't start to see benefits for about a decade.

  Environment

  Sep 25, 2023
• ‘Significant cost barriers’: NB Power questions viability of Atlantic Loop project

  The utility's latest strategic report says there may be other more efficient and cost-effective ways of greening the province's grid.

  Environment

  Aug 3, 2023
• Prime Minister Trudeau pushes idea of hydro loop connecting Quebec, Atlantic region

  Trudeau said he remains confident his government will eventually support a connected loop of Atlantic and Quebec electricity, allowing the Maritimes to end its reliance on coal.

  Politics

  Jun 19, 2023
• Nova Scotia, Ottawa butt heads over Atlantic Loop as feds look for summer agreement

  The line between Quebec and New Brunswick is estimated to cost $6.1 billion, while the other would cost $700 million.

  Politics

  Jun 16, 2023
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• N.S. premier concerned about feasibility of Atlantic Loop project

  N.S. Premier Tim Houston says he’s lost confidence in the feasibility of a proposed energy link connecting the Maritime provinces to hydroelectricity from Quebec and Labrador.

  Politics

  Apr 5, 2023
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• Federal minister calls utility’s pause on Atlantic energy corridor ‘bump in the road’

  The Atlantic Loop envisions a $5-billion project allowing the region to gain more access to Labrador and Quebec hydroelectricity. Emera said it was putting the project on hold.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022