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.
Showing 97–108 of 143 articles
A historical proposal links Atlantic wind development with transmission and neighbouring electricity systems.
Read article : Wind West and the opportunity for regional electricity planning
How building design, controls and flexible loads can support electrification while limiting peak demand.
Read article : Building Nova Scotia’s grid-responsive future
A look back at a gathering focused on the built environment.
Read article : BuildGreen Atlantic: connecting the building community
A personal reflection on how Nova Scotia’s energy sector has changed since my engineering graduation in 2007, and the opportunities now taking shape at home.
Read article : From brain drain to clean energy opportunity: Nova Scotia’s transformation
A look back at Solar Nova Scotia, Peter Allen and the region’s solar-thermal heritage.
Read article : Nova Scotia’s early solar innovators
Transportable batteries offer a different approach to temporary power and grid support.
Read article : Mobile battery storage: lessons from Vermont
Portable and window-format equipment raises useful questions about access, installation and winter performance.
Read article : Could smaller heat pumps broaden access to efficient heating?
A historical comparison shows how a cleaner electricity supply changes emissions from electric heating.
Read article : A heat-pump emissions milestone in Nova Scotia
Rondo’s thermal storage concept illustrates a different way to match electricity supply with industrial heat demand.
Read article : Heat batteries and the opportunity for industrial electrification
Food processing illustrates why efficiency, refrigeration and on-site electricity should be considered together.
Read article : Energy efficiency and solar at Oxford Frozen Foods
An examination of the Young District’s potential for shared heating and cooling, and the regulatory and commercial barriers to development.
Read article : The Barriers to a Low Carbon “Young District” District-Energy-System in Halifax
A municipal recreation facility demonstrates a visible use of public-building rooftops for electricity generation.
Read article : Rooftop solar at East Preston Recreation CentreFeatured 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