energy Efficiency

• Feds, city hall announce $2.1M for energy improvements to Kinsmen Recreation Centre

  The funding, $2.1 million of which is coming from Ottawa, will see retrofits to the London facility to lessen energy consumption and make it more resilient to extreme weather.

  Canada

  Jul 28
  
• New legislation would allow government to set energy efficiency targets for N.B. Power

  Setting energy efficiency targets for the utility was part of the Climate Change Action Plan, but has yet to be implemented in the six years since its release.

  Environment

  Apr 8
  
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• NB Power energy efficiency program criticized by auditor general

  New Brunswick's auditor general says NB Power's energy efficiency programs are 'effective' but create disadvantages for those who cannot afford the cost of retrofits upfront.

  Environment

  Feb 25
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• Survey finds Edmontonians increasingly concerned about climate change: city

  The City of Edmonton has released the results of a poll that finds people living in Alberta's capital are growing increasingly concerned about climate change.

  Environment

  Nov 2, 2021
• BC Hydro report says residents unaware of best choices for cutting carbon footprint

  BC Hydro is working on improving carbon literacy for its customers.

  Environment

  Oct 1, 2021
• Federal government proposes new energy consumption standards for home appliances

  Retailers say limiting stores to certain products would be a blow to customer choice as well as for people who can’t afford energy-friendly appliances, which can be more expensive.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2021
• City of Edmonton offering rebates for green home improvements

  From buying new windows, to replacing a hot water tank or purchasing solar panels, the City of Edmonton is looking to make green home improvements more affordable. 

  Consumer

  Jan 13, 2021
• Loan program for thermal imaging cameras may help Okanagan residents save money on energy bills

  The project is called 'See the Heat', a new loan program for FLIR — or forward-looking infrared — cameras.

  Environment

  Feb 3, 2020
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• Manitoba Tories plan to put $25M into energy efficiency if re-elected

  The PCs say the plan would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 135,000 tonnes over three years.

  Politics

  Aug 17, 2019
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• Edmonton ups solar panel rebate to cover portion after province bows out

  The city of Edmonton has revamped the solar panel rebate program to cover off a portion of a subsidy the Alberta government was providing, now that the province is no longer involved.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2019