How Atlantic provinces could implement a coordinated power grid in the face of blackouts

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) released a report on Thursday with a plan on how Atlantic provinces could implement a coordinated power grid.

“As Atlantic Canadians, we take pride in our willingness to help our friends and neighbors when the power goes out,” said Thomas Arnason McNeil, senior energy coordinator with the EAC. “But when it comes to planning and operation of our power grid, our decision makers have put up barriers to trade and collaboration between provinces. We need to start helping each other during emergencies and working together to make sure our electricity is reliable and cheap.” 

This power grid would help facilitate collaboration across provinces in the region, and the report states Atlantic Canada would not be “starting from scratch,” as their models will follow those that exist in New England, the central United States and California.

The report, produced by Dusky Energy + Climate Partners, offers recommendations for implementing the creation of a coordinated power grid, which would help reliability, lowering costs and increasing renewable energy integration.

The release said this report identifies new pathways for Atlantic Canada in planning and operating electricity grids, an approach grounded in the spirit of resilience and regional pride that their communities are known for. 

Source: Wikipedia