PB Energy journal
News, analysis and perspectives on the projects, technologies and policies shaping our region.
Coverage of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador by David Brushett, P.Eng. Explore solar, battery storage, electrification, district energy and energy management. Archive articles retain their original publication dates.
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Considering available incentives when equipment reaches the end of its life can change the business case for electrification.
Read article : The incentives changing commercial heat pump economics
An illustrative comparison of electricity efficiency, electric vehicles and heat pumps replacing oil heating.
Read article : What will drive the next phase of demand-side emissions reductions?
Existing networks serving major institutions offer opportunities to consider electrification and large-scale thermal storage.
Read article : Nova Scotia’s district energy modernization opportunity
A survey graphic places solar at the top of the clean-energy options shown.
Read article : Public support for solar in Atlantic Canada
Municipal planning requirements can influence the business case for solar on new buildings and additions.
Read article : How Halifax’s Centre Plan creates an opening for rooftop solar
Transportation electrification can reduce exposure to global fuel-price swings and keep more energy spending in Nova Scotia.
Read article : The economic cost of Nova Scotia’s dependence on gasoline and diesel
A workshop discussion highlights the role of co-operatives in developing Nova Scotia’s solar industry.
Read article : Co-operatives and community-led solar
Diverging costs across residential, small business and large business programs point to opportunities for the next generation of DSM.
Read article : Why energy efficiency program costs are changing
A long-term decline in residential oil consumption connects heating upgrades with energy security and local economic benefits.
Read article : Nova Scotia’s declining dependence on home heating oil
Research and development incentives can help Atlantic Canadian businesses advance storage, microgrids, heat pumps and energy software.
Read article : SR&ED: an opportunity for Atlantic Canadian energy innovators
The evolution of the Nissan LEAF illustrates changing EV capability, with important qualifications to a circulated price comparison.
Read article : Electric vehicles and the perception gap
A comparison of diesel and electricity costs illustrates the operating-cost opportunity from electrifying Halifax’s bus fleet.
Read article : Halifax’s electric buses: the operating-cost opportunityFeatured perspective
Lower storage cost assumptions and higher gas costs are reshaping the relative economics of Nova Scotia’s resource options.
Read article : Falling battery costs change the planning picture