SaskPower residential solar incentives likely to be revised sooner than expected
SaskPower’s net metering program was originally planned to be retooled after November 2020, but the customer gap appears to be fast approaching. Continue reading
Renewable Energy
Approval received for $500M southern Alberta solar power project
Provincial regulators have approved a $500-million solar power project in southern Alberta that its developers say will be the largest in Canada. Continue reading
Construction begins on wind energy facility near Assiniboia, Sask.
Potentia Renewables Inc. and Saskpower celebrated the groundbreaking of a Saskatchewan wind energy project near Assiniboia on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Edmonton ups solar panel rebate to cover portion after province bows out
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The city of Edmonton has revamped the solar panel rebate program to cover off a portion of a subsidy the Alberta government was providing, now that the province is no longer involved. Continue reading
First Nation planning hydro-electric facility on Saskatchewan river
An MOU has been signed to provide consulting services for the development of a hydro-electric power generating facility on James Smith Cree Nation. Continue reading
Edmonton prefers province runs renewable energy home improvement program
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A new report heading to Edmonton City Council’s executive committee says the city itself could take the lead role in administering a new program that would help to make people’s homes or businesses become more energy efficient. Continue reading
U.K.’s offshore wind farms help generate record Royal budget
The Crown Estate is a huge real estate portfolio, historically owned by the monarch, but now run by a corporation for the benefit of the British taxpayer. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Power seeks approval for continued rate stability in the next three years
Fuel and purchased power costs represent Nova Scotia Power’s single largest expense, comprising approximately 45% of the total cost of producing and distributing electricity. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Power says it now generates 30 per cent of its power from renewables
Nova Scotia Power says 30 per cent of the electricity it produced in 2018 came from renewable sources such as wind power. Continue reading
Green midway returns to Edmonton for sustainability festival
A carnival powered by renewable energy comes to Kingsway Mall in Edmonton. Continue reading