Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Atlantic Canada Energy System (ACES) Model Regional Expansion
Agreement Number:
SREPS-CBNZA2
Agreement Value:
$891,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031
Description:
The objective of this Project is to strengthen interregional electricity system planning and inform decisions regarding expanded interties in Eastern Canada by undertaking capacity-building activities that enhance knowledge, analytical capability, and collaborative planning related to renewable energy and grid modernization.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The Project will support long-term planning decisions that increase renewable energy capacity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen electricity system reliability across Atlantic Canada and neighbouring regions. The Project will deliver a ready-to-use analytical tool that governments, utilities, and other stakeholders can use for informed decision-making about future infrastructure and to better understand the value of jurisdictional coordination.
Location:
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4P8
Reference Number:
115-2025-2026-Q4-18590
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
802698548
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
NET ZERO ATLANTIC
Program:
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
Program Purpose:
The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathway Program will focus on contributions to deploy advanced large-scale renewable energy projects and technologies that provide grid services.