Solar Energy

• Easing rules on transfer of unreclaimed oil wells could speed cleanup, study finds

  The Canada West Foundation says that could include allowing companies to sell off defunct energy infrastructure without completely cleaning it up. 

  Economy

  Apr 26
• Renewable energy: Inside Alberta’s wind and solar boom

  In the heart of oil country, renewable energy is taking flight as giant new wind and solar projects create new opportunities for Alberta's workforce.

  Environment

  Apr 24
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• ‘It’s the future’: Town of Taber looking at net-zero carbon emissions

  Southern Alberta is home to some of the sunniest places in Canada. A town is looking at reaching net-zero and following in their neighbouring town's footsteps.

  Environment

  Apr 18
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• Edmonton city council votes 7-6 to allow large solar farm project to go ahead

  EPCOR's plans to develop a 21-hectare solar farm in southwest Edmonton has inched closer to becoming a reality after a close vote at a city council meeting on Monday night.

  Environment

  Oct 20, 2020
• University of Regina survey shows strong public support for city’s renewable energy goals

  The survey was administered by Prairie Research Associate randomly to 451 Regina residents through landline and cellphone calls in August and September of 2019.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2020
• Enoch Cree Nation, EPCOR formalize agreement to work together in spirit of reconciliation

  A memorandum of understanding signed in southwest Edmonton Tuesday by the leader of an area First Nation and the head of a local utility company is aimed at solidifying a commitment to working together and moving forward with reconciliation, both parties said.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2020
• Hydro-Québec expands its horizons with massive solar energy project

  Hydro-Québec began building two solar generating stations in La Prairie and Varennes in the spring.

  Environment

  Aug 6, 2020
• Saskatchewan environment group announces plans for nearly 1,000-panel solar array

  The project would be the SES Coop's largest solar panel array.

  Canada

  May 6, 2020
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• Solar Energy experts say Nova Scotia could cease coal reliance by 2030

  Solar energy expert says Nova Scotia could transition from coal to clean renewable energies like wind and solar by 2030, long before the province plans to close its coal power generation plants.

  Environment

  Dec 4, 2019
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• Head of wind power association speaks at Calgary conference, pursues partnership with solar, other technologies

  The president of the Canadian Wind Energy Association says the industry has proven that wind can compete on price with other sources of electrical power but now it must prove it can be just as reliable.

  Economy

  Oct 8, 2019