Renewable Energy

• Alberta introduces $14 solar panel recycling fee, landfill ban

  Solar industry associations and advocates have said the Alberta government's $14 price tag is far too steep, punitive and being imposed without clear accounting to back it up.

  Consumer

  Sep 4
  
• $87B Quebec plan aims for 77% of energy consumed in province by 2050 from renewables

  Energy Minister Bernard Drainville made the comments as he announced the province's 25-year resource management plan in Varennes, Que., northeast of Montreal.

  Environment

  Jun 30
  
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• NB Power says current solar model no longer sustainable

  Solar power is becoming more popular in New Brunswick but a proposed change from NB Power has some customers and those in the industry concerned.

  Canada

  May 28
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• Ottawa to contribute $29M to carbon capture, renewable energy projects

  The money is coming from Canada's Energy Innovation Program, which the federal government says promotes clean tech and looks to keep Canadian energy reliable and competitive.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major source

  A report from the Canada Energy Regulator predicts renewable energy, especially wind, will play an increasingly important role is meeting the country's future energy demand.

  Economy

  Mar 17
• Report suggests renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment

  Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for renewables in 27 jurisdictions and found Alberta's are now the most costly.

  Economy

  Jun 10, 2025
• B.C. to create ‘one stop shop’ for renewable energy project permitting, regulation

  The B.C. government intends to pass legislation this spring to bring permitting and regulation of new renewable energy projects under the BC Energy Regulator (BCER).

  Economy

  Feb 6, 2025
• Nova Scotia government says wind farms key to meeting 80 per cent renewables goal

  The province announced its latest environmental approval today for 20 turbines in the Melvin Lake wind farm, about 30 kilometres northwest of Halifax.

  Environment

  Jan 27, 2025
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• Alberta releases new rules and no-go zones for renewable energy projects

  Renewable energy projects won't be allowed on top grade agricultural land unless developers can prove the projects can productively coexist with livestock and crops.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2024
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• IEA deputy head tells Calgary crowd investing in oil and gas still important

  Mary Burce Warlick made the comments in Calgary, the corporate heart of Canada's oil and gas sector.

  Economy

  Oct 23, 2024