Wind Energy

• Canada’s first offshore wind farms move closer to reality as regulator clears bidders

  Canada’s first offshore wind farms moved closer to reality as Nova Scotia regulators approved companies to bid on seabed licences later this year.

  Canada

  Jun 27
  
• Proposed wind energy project near Weyburn draws mixed reaction from residents

  While developers of the Seven Stars Energy Project say that the project supports renewable energy goals, not everyone living nearby is on board.

  Canada

  Jan 23
  
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• Donald Trump’s disdain for wind energy could create windfall for Nova Scotia: experts

  Trump's opposition to renewable energy could create a "golden opportunity" for Nova Scotia's fledgling offshore wind energy industry, a leading international consulting firm says.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2025
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• Nova Scotia premier pitching ambitious ‘Wind West’ offshore wind energy project

  Premier Tim Houston says he's hoping Carney's Liberal government will supply the federal money needed for a new megaproject the premier has dubbed "Wind West."

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2025
• Hydro-Quebec turning to wind power for new energy production

  Hydro-Québec wants to generate ten thousand megawatts for power by 2035 with the construction of new wind turbines in different areas of Quebec.

  Canada

  May 30, 2024
• Canadian renewable energy operators urged to invest now to protect infrastructure from climate risk

  Wind and solar operators in Canada are being urged to reduce the likelihood of future catastrophic grid outages by making their infrastructure more resilient to climate change.

  Environment

  Apr 10, 2024
• N.B. Conservation Council raises concerns about lack of costing for SMRs in NB Power plan

  The Conversation Council of New Brunswick is raising concerns about the lack of costing for small modular reactors by the province's major utility provider.

  Environment

  Sep 21, 2023
• New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate

  A renewable energy group says new requirements for wind and solar projects create further problems for a booming industry that government policy has already slowed.

  Environment

  Sep 7, 2023
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• Alberta Utilities Commission to keep processing applications during renewables moratorium

  While no approvals will be issued until the moratorium is lifted, the AUC said it will continue to process existing and new applications during the seven-month pause period.

  Politics

  Aug 23, 2023
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• Manitoba Hydro using new resource plan to transition energy production

  A resource plan will act as a framework for Manitoba Hydro as it looks to address a possible surge in demand for electricity and the transition to clean energy.

  Environment

  Aug 2, 2023