Renewable Energy

• Increasing renewable energy development to create more conflicts between environmental values

  Near the town of High River, Benita Estes has been fighting a large biodigester project that would turn manure into enough natural gas to power 6,000 homes.

  Economy

  Apr 12
  
• Canadian renewable energy operators urged to invest now to protect infrastructure from climate risk

  Wind and solar operators in Canada are being urged to reduce the likelihood of future catastrophic grid outages by making their infrastructure more resilient to climate change.

  Environment

  Apr 10
  
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• BC Hydro launches call for private wind, solar power producers to feed grid

  The Crown corporation said it needs another 3,000 gigawatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power the equivalent of 270,000 homes or a million electric vehicles.

  Economy

  Apr 3
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• 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
• Critics say Alberta renewables report contradicts government proposals for industry

  That report, released yesterday, concludes renewables pose little threat to Alberta's agriculture or environment and that concerns can be largely addressed with existing rules.

  Canada

  Mar 14
• 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
• Proposed solar project around Fort Macleod sparking concern

  A proposed solar project is facing opposition from nearby residents and elected officials from in and around Fort Macleod.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Uncertainty over new rules on renewable energy sources in Alberta as moratorium set to lift

  Alberta’s pause on renewable energy is set to lift, but experts say the competition landscape is changing.

  Canada

  Feb 14
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• Ford government to add new wind, solar generation 5 years after cancelling contracts

  The Independent Electricity System Operator is set to procure 2,000 megawatts of electricity from non-emitting sources including wind, solar and hydro.

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2023
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• Controversy brewing over possible solar project proposal in East Kootenay

  Enterprise Renewables wants to explore just under 5o square kilometres of land north of Cranbrook to examine the potential environmental impacts of a solar facility.

  Environment

  Dec 1, 2023