Alternative Energy

• Massive Calgary-area solar project rejected in favour of wildlife conservation

  A proposed solar project that was slated on a site south of Calgary near a popular bird watching area has been rejected by the Alberta Utilities Commission.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2023
  
• SaskPower small nuclear reactor site decision pushed back for more consultation

  Scott McGregor of SaskPower said the process of building small modular reactors is very long, and that a provincewide determination of where SMRs could go is underway.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
  
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• Solar, ‘peak shaving’ best alternative energy options for Penticton: consultant

  If the City of Penticton wants to stop relying so heavily on FortisBC for power, a new consultant's report says installing solar panels or using batteries or diesel generators to offset peak demand would be its best options.

  Economy

  Jan 5, 2020
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• Former U.S. president Barack Obama talks oil and gas, climate change in Calgary

  Former U.S. president Barack Obama was in Calgary to discuss oil and gas, leadership, tribalism, climate change and training up the next generation to tackle tomorrow's challenges.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2019
• Justin Trudeau pledges millions to Sask. geothermal energy project

  The geothermal project near Estevan, Sask., is the first of its kind in Canada, and taps into a new renewable energy resource.

  Environment

  Jan 11, 2019
• Historic renewable energy project underway in southern Saskatchewan

  One company's five megawatt project near Torquay aims to provide enough energy to power 500 homes and offset about 27,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

  Environment

  Nov 22, 2018
• Danielle Smith: Moon mining may be the wave of the future

  Danielle Smith explores the possibility of mining the moon for a new power source.

  Jul 3, 2018
• Calgary Economic Development aims to ‘humanize’ the energy industry in video

  Calgary Economic Development released 'Canada: We Need to Talk' in an effort to educate the public, according to the group's CEO.

  Economy

  May 27, 2018
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• Site C opponents slam project ahead of anticipated green light

  "What their platform was, they go to the utilities commission, and if the commission report proved unfavorable they would cancel Site C. We don't understand what's going on."

  Economy

  Dec 11, 2017
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• Peterborough’s solar ambulance a first of its kind in Canada, will measure cost-savings

  A project to test solar-powered ambulances in Peterborough City and County was launched Monday.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2017