Ottawa announces $15.3M for solar project in southeast Alberta
The funding, to be spread out over two years, will help fund the construction of a $49-million solar farm near Suffield, Alta. Continue reading
Solar Energy
Lethbridge County office running on solar power
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
The administration office is producing power after having solar panels installed on the building’s roof. Continue reading
Lethbridge County looks to expand solar power in the community
Lethbridge County is looking at incorporating more green energy sources to use for power in the area. Continue reading
Alberta increasing solar rebates as the green energy industry grows 500% since 2015
To up the incentive, Energy Efficiency Alberta is increasing solar rebate levels by 15 per cent for homes and 25 per cent for non-profits. Continue reading
Regina takes first steps towards becoming a renewable energy city
By Cami Kepke Reporter
City administration will return a proposed framework to become a completely renewable city to council by October of next year. Continue reading
Regina summit discusses climate change, transition to low-carbon economy
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
Dire warnings about climate change sparked an important conference in Regina to brainstorm how the province can make the transition to a low-carbon economy. Continue reading
Solar power installation complete on Cowessess First Nation
A Saskatchewan First Nation has made a big step forward in the world of solar energy and economic growth. Continue reading
More visible panels could be key to solar energy sell: Alberta researcher
For some time now, Canadians have been encouraged to retrofit their homes in order to reduce their carbon footprint. In Alberta, homeowners have been incentivized to install solar panels on their homes through solar rebates. Continue reading
Researchers find ally in quest to make solar panels work on cloudy days: E. coli
A team from the University of British Columbia thinks they may have figured out how to make solar panels work effectively on cloudy days. Continue reading
Solar energy investors expected to snub Ontario, look to Alberta in wake of Ford decisions
Solar industry participants say they expect more investment to flow to Alberta and the United States in the wake of premier-designate Doug Ford’s vow to axe Ontario’s cap-and-trade system and the Green Ontario Fund consumer rebate program it fuels. Continue reading