Edmonton green energy push runs into roadblock
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
A push to expand green energy initiatives in Edmonton has run into funding gap issues. Continue reading
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Regina man goes green to stay ahead of curve amidst carbon tax
While many are angry about the impact the carbon tax is having on their wallets, others are embracing the change. Continue reading
As TransLink adds more electric buses to its fleet in Metro Vancouver, critics say it’s still not enough
Clean energy advocates say with more manufacturers in Canada than any other country, electric buses should be ruling the roads. Continue reading
Prime Minister addresses carbon tax court challenge while in Regina
By David Baxter Reporter
With just over a month to go before Saskatchewan’s carbon tax reference case, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reasserted that the environment is federal jurisdiction. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Despite violent southern Alberta gusts, wind farm turbines hold fast
By Kyle Benning Videographer
Experts say it takes some energy for wind farms to shut down when gusts are moving too fast, but it’s a fraction of the amount they generate. Continue reading
Saskatchewan reaches agreement with Ottawa to cut power-generation emissions
By David Baxter Reporter
The provincial and federal governments have come to terms on an equivalency agreement that will see Saskatchewan mostly move away from coal by 2030. Continue reading
Lethbridge County looks to expand solar power in the community
Lethbridge County is looking at incorporating more green energy sources to use for power in the area. Continue reading
Historic renewable energy project underway in southern Saskatchewan
By Cami Kepke Reporter
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. Continue reading
NEB energy projections call for more clean power and more oil output by 2040
The National Energy Board says renewable sources of electricity in Canada will grow over the next 20 years but so will Canadian oil and natural gas production. Continue reading