January 2009
Will bonus scandal change NB Power?
People in New Brunswick are outraged according to the news media about salary bonuses paid to NB Power executives. In this story, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains that simple economics could quell the anger.
Why can’t province stockpile cheap oil?
What works best for consumers when oil prices are falling and electricity rates are increasing. In this story, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains that existing policies in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick don't appear to be helping consumers much.
Federal cabinet minister promising millions more for ACOA
With federal politicians talking about ACOA spending another $30-million in the region, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill cautions about throwing money at unproven projects. He believes the extra funding to approve more projects is "problematic".
ACOA’s belated holiday gift
New Brunswick columnist Alec Bruce examined the extra $30 million being handed out by ACOA this year and turned to comments from AIMS Executive Vice President to balance his remarks.
Report takes on Atlantica challenge
A report on renewable energy technologies released by the Atlantica BioEnergy Task Force gained headlines throughout the region.
December 2008
Stimulus you can believe in
As governments propose spending our way out of the economic meltdown, AIMS executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill proposes a less taxing stimulus. This op-ed appeared in newspapers across the country.