Renewable Energy

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on renewable energy

  Last year the Alberta government imposed a seven-month moratorium on new renewable energy projects.

  Politics

  Oct 14, 2024
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• Manitoba to encourage renewable energy while acknowledging fossil fuel use

  Manitoba's government says it will encourage the development of renewable energy in the province while acknowledging fossil fuels aren't going away any time soon.

  Environment

  Sep 20, 2024