econext insights: Modernizing Regulatory Engagement to Support Innovation

Both the push to decarbonize the economy through fuel-switching and increasing clean energy demands are putting significant stress on the systems that regulate electricity grids.

Regulatory frameworks and processes around the world are being challenged by this transformation, as they were not designed to manage the speed and breadth of projects being put before them. Globally, efforts are underway to implement regulatory innovations that will address key barriers.

Join us for a webinar with Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors to present their findings on emerging program examples from across North America that can help inform innovative approaches to regulatory processes in the electricity sector – programs that are helping governments, utilities, regulators, developers, and technology providers collaborate more closely to meet the moment.

Date: February 2, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Cost: Free!

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Green 101 for Businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador

Are you interested in exploring how sustainable practices can enhance your business and uncover exciting opportunities? This free course is designed to help you learn how integrating green strategies can benefit your business in Newfoundland and Labrador.

This course is online and on-demand, meaning you can learn at a pace that works for you.

The Green 101 for Businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador course features 8 modules which are designed to show how climate change impacts businesses in NL, as well as how sustainability can reduce costs, improve efficiency, meet customer expectations, and open doors to new opportunities.

The course is for business owners and managers, offering practical guidance on how companies and organizations can take their next step toward a greener future.

  • Module 1 – Understanding Key Definitions and Terminology
  • Module 2 – Climate Change & Business
  • Module 3 – Understanding Your Business’s Impacts on the Environment
  • Module 4 – Addressing Your Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Module 5 – Improving Your Energy Efficiency
  • Module 6 – Reducing Your Waste
  • Module 7 – Adapting to Climate Change
  • Module 8 – Employee Engagement and Building a Green Culture

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econext 2026 Conference

econext‘s Annual Conference is Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier green economy event, attracting leaders in business, government, academia, and the community.

Join us on October 15, 2026 in St. John’s, NL to hear about the latest developments in the province from decision makers and thought leaders relating to clean energy, green innovation, ongoing environmental challenges, and the pursuit of net zero.

Date: October 15, 2026
Location: St. John’s NL
Venue: Delta Hotel St. John’s

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RFP – Clean Careers Course Media Development

Objective

econext, a non-profit association working to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), is seeking the services of a qualified vendor to build interactive and engaging online course modules with the following features: videos, case studies, presentations, and evaluation tailored for job seekers pursuing careers in Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing green economy. This course builds awareness, strengthens career readiness, and equips participants with practical, industry-aligned career skills. The goal is to create a learning experience that is not just informative but interactive, relatable, and structured to keep learners engaged.

Scope of Work

The vendor will be provided with content (text) for three (3) courses, including but not limited to:

  • Module 1: Power-Up Your Brand
  • Module 2: Grow Your Network
  • Module 3: Accelerate Your Interview Skills

The vendor will not be expected to be a subject matter expert in these areas, but rather an expert in transforming provided content into interactive and engaging online course modules for specific audiences.

The purpose of the course is to equip job seekers with career skills, making them job-ready and increasing their chances of landing jobs within the green economy in NL.

Deliverables:

  1. Take the provided written content for three (3) modules and propose an approach to the client for the development of  micro-learning (bite-sized) modules, which include videos, case studies, presentations, and evaluation elements that are engaging and interactive
  2. Incorporating feedback from the client, develop the course modules
  3. Upload the course content onto econext’s Learning Management System (LMS)

For full details, please download the RFP below.

The deadline for proposals is 5:00 PM NST December 10, 2025. The electronic copy of submissions should be in DOC and/or PDF format, and sent to Ogaga Johnson, econext’s Director of Workforce Development, via email at ogaga@econext.ca. Questions from interested applicants can be directed to the same address.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Question: What Learning Management System are you currently using (or plan to use) for this project?

Answer: We are currently using Thinkific for the LMS.

Q: Does econext have a desired completion date (month/quarter)?

A: econext is motivated to complete this work as time-efficiently as possible

Q: Does econext have a preference on the technology platform used to create the training videos?

A: No preference, as long as it’s compatible with our LMS and meets the criteria; high-quality and dynamic videos creatively produced to make the education exciting, interactive, and engaging 

Q: Should the budget include estimated costs of professional services and the technology needed to produce the videos? Or professional services only?

A: The budget should include the full cost to deliver the project scope of work and deliverables

Q: Does econext have the written content for the three modules (or a sample) that can be shared?

A: econext will provide written course content (approximately 40 pages with 3 modules) to the selected vendor

Q: I cannot provide images of and/or links to similar products/content developed. Would econext accept client/ work references?

A: As long as the references are work developed by the respondent or that the respondent was part of developing

econext insights: Marine Transportation Decarbonization – Technology and Training Priorities

Join us as we present recently released data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources in Newfoundland and Labrador’s marine transportation sector. We will outline best available data relating to:

  • Tankers
  • Supply ships
  • Cruise ships
  • Fishing vessels
  • Ferries
  • and more!

Marine transportation is responsible for ~11% of Newfoundland and Labrador’s total GHGs. The achievement of net zero by the year 2050 depends on our ability to develop and implement new decarbonization solutions – from the use of low-carbon or clean fuels to the implementation of battery/electric technologies.

Access to this new data will allow us to better understand where our province’s efforts are best placed as we prioritize the research, development, and adoption of new technologies – and develop training and professional development programs in support.

Date: December 12, 2025
Time: 10:00am NST
Location: Online
Price: Free!

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Scale Up Hub Benelux: Program Information Webinar

Accelerate. Land. Expand. From Atlantic Canada to Europe — Benelux is your launchpad.

The Scale Up Hub Benelux program will help small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) throughout Atlantic Canada unlock new partnerships, gain market access, and position themselves for long-term growth across the European Union (EU), using the Benelux region (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) as their launchpad for market expansion and trade diversification.

Program supports will include:

  • Strategic market entry services
  • Market activation & lead generation
  • Investment access & capital support
  • Landing pad & operational hub

This webinar is for SMEs in Atlantic Canada to learn and ask questions about the upcoming program. For more information about Scale Up Hub Benelux, visit the program webpage at: https://econext.ca/scale-up-hub-benelux/.

Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 1:30-2:30 AST / 2:00-3:00 NST
Location: Online

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This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade Investment and Growth Agreement.

econext is leading the Program in collaboration with the Government of Canada, the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, and tech NL.

Accessible AI, Collaborative Action and Smarter Ocean Solutions: The Building Bridges Community of Practice


Across Canada’s ocean sector, data is growing faster than teams can manage it. While Artificial Intelligence is being touted as a solution, it’s hard to know how to make use of it when you don’t have the time, resources, or confidence to apply it in ways that move your work forward.

Join econext and CIOOS Atlantic as we explore an exciting new way to keep up with the speed of AI without getting lost in the weeds – the Building Bridges Community of Practice.

This free community, built for ocean professionals, researchers, and innovators, provides members with the data tools they need to adopt AI confidently and effectively, breaking down technical barriers, advancing AI literacy, and fostering collaborative innovation.

This session is free! Please register using the button below!

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Agenda:

  1. Welcome and Introduction to CIOOS Atlantic & the Building Bridges Project
  2. Overview of the Building Bridges Community of Practice + Walkthrough
  3. Introduction to AI Courses
  4. Moderated Q&A + Wrap-up

About the Presenters:

Shayla Fitzsimmons is the Executive Director of CIOOS Atlantic, where she leads regional efforts to make ocean data more accessible, interoperable, and impactful across Atlantic Canada.

Yan Chen is the Community Coordinator for the Building Bridges Community of Practice, supporting its development through CIOOS Atlantic.

Alex Johnston is the Ocean AI Training Lead for Building Bridges, where he develops dynamic learning experiences that make ocean science and artificial intelligence accessible to all.

 

Holiday Social

Date: Wednesday December 10, 2025
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: JAG Hotel, 115 George St W, St. John’s, NL A1C 0B7

Join us for our 2025 Holiday Social!

It’s the most wonderful time of the of year again, our econext 2025 Holiday Social! This event will be held on Wednesday December 10th, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the JAG Hotel in St. John’s.

In lieu of a ticket cost, econext is raising funds for the Community Food Sharing Association and the Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. Donations can be made through the registration page.

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We are looking forward to hosting our members, stakeholders and partners for some festive holiday cheer. Our networking events provide amazing opportunities to meet new contributors in the green economy, chat with familiar faces, and enjoy some refreshments.

Interested in partnering with econext on this event? For more details, please contact Colin Heffernan, Manager of Industry and Community Engagement, by e-mail at heffernan@econext.ca.

 

 

WORKSHOP: Energy Storage with Angler Solutions

Workshop Overview

Date: November 25, 2025

Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location: Co. Innovation Centre, 710 Torbay Rd (Suite A), St. John’s, NL

Angler Solutions Inc. will share insights from a recent paper that explores the potential and opportunities for energy storage systems in Newfoundland and Labrador. The presentation will cover the current technology landscape, applications from industrial, grid-level to export potential, as well as key considerations such as economic impacts and regulatory challenges. Following the presentation, participants will engage in a guided discussion to identify priority areas and potential opportunities for collaborative, industry-driven research and development on energy storage.

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Virtual attendance for this event is available. 

Workshop Objective:

To spark and advance provincial dialogue on innovation opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador’s clean energy sector, with a particular focus on energy storage systems, including hybrid solutions, SDES/LDES, and recommendations. 

Ideal Workshop Participants:

This workshop is designed for stakeholders from academia, industry developers, and policy makers within the province who are engaged in or interested in energy storage technologies and services, and who want to explore how these can be applied to Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing clean energy industry.

Registration

Cost:

$25 + applicable fees + HST for econext members

$50 + applicable fees + HST for non-members

Please register using the above link.

Cleantech Connect – Angler Solutions

Description

This series showcases digital, remote, and autonomous technologies designed to optimize operations and maintenance across the province’s energy and infrastructure sectors.

Each week, a Newfoundland & Labrador-based finalist who submitted a solution to the econext Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Challenge will take the stage at Co. Innovation Centre to share their story, present their idea, or demonstrate their technology in action. These innovators are developing scalable, sustainable solutions to address real-world challenges.

Time: Thursday December 4, 9:00 – 10:15am NDT
Location: 710 Torbay Road St. John’s, NL A1A 5G9

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Angler Solutions

Angler Solutions will be featured in this weeks session, offering a short overview of their company and their MESO (Model for Energy Systems Optimization) platform, followed by a brief demonstration.

Angler Solutions Inc. is a Newfoundland-based consulting and technology firm working across the energy and ocean technology sectors. Founded in 2020, their team draws on experience in offshore oil and gas and electricity, now focused on advancing renewable and diversified energy systems.

They specialize in early-phase project development, energy systems modelling, techno-economic analysis, and renewable integration studies. Their in-house MESO platform models and optimizes hybrid energy systems that combine wind, solar, hydro, and hydrogen with energy storage, including batteries and thermal storage. MESO can also simulate diesel generation systems used in isolated or remote communities to evaluate diversification pathways and lower-carbon transitions.

Angler helps clients de-risk early investment decisions and develop practical, data-driven roadmaps toward commercial readiness. They collaborate with partners across Canada, the UK, and Europe to deliver high-impact projects in renewable energy and ocean technology.

Whether you’re in industry, government, academia, or simply passionate about clean technology, Cleantech Connect is your opportunity to engage with the people and ideas driving Newfoundland and Labrador’s clean energy future.