Can Canada get to 90 per cent non-emitting by 2030?
Energy: it’s a topic Canadian politicians can’t stop talking about. But the energy conversation is often framed around what we need to cut in the decades ahead—oil production, carbon pollution....
Author: Clean Energy Canada
Stronger energy-saving measures just makes sense
A win for our economy, consumers and the climate? It may sound like an elusive unicorn, but energy efficiency checks all of the above boxes. Although they are under-reported, measures to help homes,...
Canada’s energy opportunity is bigger than a pipeline
Protests. Politics. Polarization. Pipelines are dominating our national discourse once again. Is it a serious issue? Certainly. And yet the time and attention it’s consuming risks distracting...
As the world transitions to clean energy, are Canadian companies ready?
Change happens, with or without us. Just as social media upended communications, the transition to clean energy is rapidly undoing century-old expectations around electricity, transportation and oil...
Budget delivers on climate change and clean growth implementation
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s 2018 budget: “Today’s budget announced support for...
B.C. budget lays foundation for clean energy transition
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to B.C.’s 2018 budget: “Budgets are an opportunity to put your money where your...
Progress toward a cleaner power grid in Canada
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement regarding electricity regulations and a just...
On climate, it’s about time B.C. got back on track
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to British Columbia’s throne speech: “If there was one line that stood out for me...
Ontario’s Cleantech Strategy eyes $5.8-trillion industry
TORONTO — Sarah Petrevan, senior policy advisor at Clean Energy Canada, responded today to the Ontario government’s newly launched Cleantech Strategy. “Ontario’s Cleantech Strategy recognizes...
British Columbians deserve to hear the real cost of LNG
With the prospect of building LNG facilities in B.C. back in the headlines, British Columbians are once again confronted with the question of whether or how LNG should proceed — and the climate...
Federal support for energy efficiency will deliver clean growth
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement on new funding for energy efficiency and...
Clean Fuel Standard framework charts the right course for Canada
VANCOUVER—Environment and Climate Change Canada today released its Clean Fuel Standard Regulatory Framework. Jeremy Moorhouse, senior analyst at Clean Energy Canada, said the following in response:...