Green Energy

• Alberta government releases map showing what areas are off-limits for renewable power projects

  Alberta is blocking off large sections of the province to renewable power development.

  Economy

  Mar 15
  
• Report from Alberta commission finds renewables pose little threat to agriculture, environment

  Alberta's utilities regulator has released a report saying the province's booming renewables industry poses little threat to its agriculture or the environment.

  Economy

  Mar 14
  
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• Changes to Ottawa’s clean electricity rules possible after consultations

  The federal government says the changes would give power generators more flexibility while still reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

  Canada

  Feb 16
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• After record year, manager of world’s largest sovereign wealth fund pledges to push green energy

  The fund, which invests Norway's profits from oil and gas, owns around 1.5 per cent of all shares for companies listed globally.

  Economy

  Jan 30
• Alberta Electric System Operator lifts Monday morning grid alert as cold snap continues

  The Alberta Electric System Operator issued a new grid alert for the province Monday morning amid an ongoing stretch of extremely cold temperatures.

  Politics

  Jan 15
• What is biomass? The latest fuel source to get clean tech tax credits

  Canada plans on expanding its clean technology and electricity tax credits to biomass fuel, which is most commonly made from waste from lumber operations.

  Environment

  Nov 26, 2023
• Alberta premier offers up contradictory versions for imposed wind, solar pause

  Smith has faced criticism for announcing the moratorium with no advance notice and without consulting stakeholders, jeopardizing billions in potential investment in renewables.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2023
• Why did Alberta pause new wind and solar projects? Premier says feds

  Smith's UCP government surprised Alberta's renewable energy industry last week by announcing a six-month freeze on new projects greater than one megawatt.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2023
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• North America’s first hydrogen-powered train tested on Quebec rails

  It’s been in commercial service in Germany since 2018, but this is its North American debut, and the company says the train is the first of its kind on the continent.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2023
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• Ontario to seek new wind, solar power to help ease coming electricity supply crunch

  Ontario Energy Minister Todd Smith says his plan to meet the province's growing electricity needs in the 2030s and beyond will include securing new generation from green sources.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023