Energy Security 101: How are electrical utilities managing energy security in Atlantic Canada?

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In this episode of the Atlantica Fuel for Thought, Jonathan Alward discusses energy security in Atlantic Canada to better understand how electrical utilities are dealing with different energy security challenges today and into the future. Jonathan joins Marie Maclean, the Vice President of Power Production and Energy and Risk for Nova Scotia Power, and Angus Orford, the Vice President of Corporate Planning and Energy Supply for Maritime Electric. They discuss how their utilities are tackling energy security issues, including extreme weather events, supply chain reliability, balancing wind energy, and delivering affordable electricity for ratepayers.

Takeaways:
- Energy security encompasses availability, affordability, accessibility, and resilience.
- Electrical utilities in the region are transitioning off coal and other fossil fuels.
- Natural gas will play a crucial role in the energy transition.
- PEI relies heavily on imported electricity to meet demand.
- Utilities are planning for increased electricity demand due to population growth.
- Storm hardening measures are being implemented to improve reliability.
- Collaboration among utilities is essential for regional energy security.
- Economic growth must be balanced with energy supply needs.
- Distributed generation presents both opportunities and challenges.
- The energy transition could be approached gradually to help affordability concerns.

More Information:
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For more information about the guest speakers, visit: 

Nova Scotia Power, Reliability

Maritime Electric, Restoring Power After a Storm

Learn more about all things energy in Atlantic Canada, visit:
Atlantica Centre for Energy

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