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Hydro-Quebec turning to wind power for new energy productionHydro-Québec wants to generate ten thousand megawatts for power by 2035 with the construction of new wind turbines in different areas of Quebec.CanadaMay 30
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TransAlta cancels wind power project over new Alberta government rules on developmentMajor Alberta utility provider TransAlta said it's also placing three other developments on hold as the government goes through a redesign of the province's electricity market.PoliticsMay 3
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BC Hydro launches call for private wind, solar power producers to feed gridThe Crown corporation said it needs another 3,000 gigawatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power the equivalent of 270,000 homes or a million electric vehicles.EconomyApr 3
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Alberta premier offers up contradictory versions for imposed wind, solar pauseSmith has faced criticism for announcing the moratorium with no advance notice and without consulting stakeholders, jeopardizing billions in potential investment in renewables.EnvironmentAug 14, 2023
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Why did Alberta pause new wind and solar projects? Premier says fedsSmith's UCP government surprised Alberta's renewable energy industry last week by announcing a six-month freeze on new projects greater than one megawatt.CanadaAug 7, 2023
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Ontario to seek new wind, solar power to help ease coming electricity supply crunchOntario Energy Minister Todd Smith says his plan to meet the province's growing electricity needs in the 2030s and beyond will include securing new generation from green sources.CanadaJul 10, 2023
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Proposed N.S. wind farm could have deadly toll on migrating birds, expert saysJohn Kearney says the whirring blades of a proposed 13-turbine wind farm in Nova Scotia may cut greenhouse gases, but the risks they pose to migrating birds are too high.CanadaApr 19, 2023
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Nova Scotia sets five gigawatt target for offshore wind power by 2030Premier Tim Houston told reporters the ambitious plan would near-triple the province's current total energy output of 2.5 gigawatts from all sources.CanadaSep 20, 2022
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Mining company signs deal with Alberta to turn coal proposal into renewable energy projectThe parties say the deal means they will work together to build a green hydrogen complex in the southwest corner of the province.CanadaApr 19, 2022
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Suncor’s move to get out of wind and solar criticized by Greenpeace CanadaCalgary-based energy giant Suncor announced Monday its plans to divest its wind and solar assets to focus on hydrogen and renewable fuels instead.EnvironmentApr 5, 2022
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