Saskatchewan Climate Plan Lacks Substance
VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Saskatchewan’s Climate Change Strategy: “The government of Saskatchewan...
Author: Clean Energy Canada
It’s time Canada got serious about electric cars
Not long ago, electric cars were curiosities — auto show novelties, toys for the rich, outliers in oil-demand forecasts. But like the iPhone, Netflix and other history-bending innovations, electric...
Regulations are necessary—and the Clean Fuel Standard is a great one
A recent headline in the Globe and Mail summed it up well: “Business risk from climate change now top of mind for Canada’s corporate boards.” There’s a reason Canada’s business leaders are...
Infographic: How the Clean Fuel Standard could work
1. The federal government is developing a Clean Fuel Standard. In short: it will make the fuels that heat our homes and power our cars cleaner. It’s also the single biggest carbon-fighting policy...
Manitoba releases Climate and Green Plan
VANCOUVER—Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Manitoba government’s Climate and Green Plan: “Manitoba’s plan gets the...
Online campaign aims to bring more electric cars to Canada
EVchoice.ca urges auto industry to be part of the solution, not obstacle OTTAWA September 12, 2017 — Even though Canadians are eager to purchase electric vehicles (EVs), they don’t have...
B.C. Throne Speech Sees Opportunity in Decisive Climate Action
VANCOUVER—Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. government’s speech from the throne: “Decisive action to address climate...
Andrew Leach on his new solar panel system—and the extra value it brings
If you follow climate policy in Canada, there’s a good chance you already know the name Andrew Leach. The Edmonton-based associate professor is an energy and environmental economist at the...
On the job with a solar technician in Alberta
Moni Kawtharani Job Title: Solar PV Technician, Crew Lead Company: SkyFire Energy Education/Credentials: First Year Electrical Apprentice (SAIT) Walk us through a day in the life of your job. What...
New B.C. government set to make progress on climate, clean growth and jobs
VICTORIA—Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, commented today on the swearing-in of B.C. Premier John Horgan and his Cabinet: QUOTES “I’m thrilled that B.C.’s new...
Video: Christiana Figueres on Canada's position in the global clean energy transition
The Clean Energy Ministerial held in Beijing, China, earlier this month drew some of the world’s A-list climate and clean energy experts. Among them was Christiana Figueres, the former...
How Canadian mines could supply the clean energy transition
For many Canadians, a clean energy job probably conjures up images of working in an engineering lab, manufacturing solar panels, or assembling a wind turbine. Sectors like mining are rarely...