Renewable Energy

• Edmonton signs 20-year wind and solar contracts as part of net-zero goal

  The green energy contracts mean the city will use 100 per cent renewable electricity for the next 20 years. 

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
• Largest wind facility in Saskatchewan officially open in Assiniboia

  Providing up to 200 megawatts (MW) of emission-free power to the province's power grid, the Golden South Wind Facility includes 50 turbines, which can power up to 100,000 homes.

  Environment

  Jun 14
  
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• Study casts doubt on corporate contributions to fight against climate change

  Companies touting their use of renewable energy may be overstating their contributions to the fight against climate change, new research suggests.

  Economy

  Jun 9
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• Massive solar project in southern Alberta nearly complete

  Renewable energy is becoming more common in Alberta with the southern part of the province becoming a hot spot for solar energy. It's a natural fit for Canada's sunniest region.

  Economy

  May 19
• Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is back in Regina

  Despite calls from the oil industry, federally no incentives were given for enhanced oil recovery where carbon is captured and pumped into older oil wells to pull out more oil.

  Economy

  May 19
• Nova Scotia Power ‘working to resolve’ backlog of solar installation permits

  Nova Scotia Power says approximately 650 solar installation permits have been approved since January but 'huge demand' is causing a backlog.

  Environment

  May 19
• Montreal charity serving at-risk youth unveils new eco-friendly van

  Not only is Dans la rue helping youth in need but the organization is doing it's part to help the environment with a new van that runs on renewable natural gas.

  Canada

  May 18
• Turbines at N.B. Burchill Wind Project expected to be operational by December

  Construction of the ten-turbine renewable energy site in New Brunswick is expected to help maintain stable rates for Saint John Energy customers.

  Canada

  May 18
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• Mining company signs deal with Alberta to turn coal proposal into renewable energy project

  The parties say the deal means they will work together to build a green hydrogen complex in the southwest corner of the province.

  Canada

  Apr 19
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• Montem Resources mulls Alberta government’s decision on coal development

  Montem Resources is considering the Alberta government's decision last month to extend a pause on coal development on the summits and eastern slopes of the Rockies.

  Environment

  Apr 8