Green Energy

• N.S. on track for 2030 green energy target, Wind West project not yet in development

  Nova Scotia is set to reach its target of relying on 80 per cent renewable energy by 2030, mainly through new onshore wind farms. 

  Environment

  Jan 27
  
• Alberta bill enables hydrogen home heating, electricity market remodelling

  The government of Alberta has tabled legislation to allow hydrogen to be used as a home and commercial heating fuel in a move it says could also reduce emissions.

  Consumer

  Apr 10, 2025
  
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• BP to slash spending on net zero ventures as it focuses on oil and gas again

  A setback for the green energy industry as British energy giant BP announces it's slashing future spending on its net zero transition business plans by billions of dollars.

  Economy

  Feb 26, 2025
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• Federal minister announces $11M in funding for clean energy projects, mostly in Alberta

  Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement in Calgary where he is attending a conference with provincial and territorial ministers.

  Economy

  Jul 3, 2024
• Hydro-Quebec turning to wind power for new energy production

  Hydro-Québec wants to generate ten thousand megawatts for power by 2035 with the construction of new wind turbines in different areas of Quebec.

  Canada

  May 30, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
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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, 2024
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• 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, 2024