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Alberta

On the job with a clean energy developer in Alberta

Gareth McDonald Job Title: Senior Lead, Development Company: BluEarth Renewables Inc. Education/Credentials: BSc Honours, Environmental Science, University of Ulster (Northern Ireland) and 11 years...

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Why carbon pricing won’t make Canada less competitive

Let’s start with a prediction: Any move Ottawa makes toward a price on carbon pollution will be greeted with a chorus of concerns about competitiveness. Expect to hear that companies will be at...

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First Ministers reach groundbreaking national climate plan

OTTAWA—Clean Energy Canada released the following statement in response to the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change released today: QUOTES “For the first time, governments...

Alberta takes prudent approach to coal transition

EDMONTON — The Government of Alberta announced today its plans to facilitate the transition away from coal-fired power. Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the...

Alberta Sends Clear Signal to Renewable Energy Investors

Setting a firm clean electricity target opens Alberta up for billions in investment and thousands of new jobs EDMONTON — The Government of Alberta announced today a firm target to generate 30 per...

By acting now, Alberta can forge its own energy future

When dairy farmer John Bocock decided to install solar panels on his family’s farm northwest of Edmonton instead of leasing a bigger transformer, his reasons were practical. First, it was a smart...

Alberta Moves to Implement its Climate Leadership Plan

EDMONTON—Today the Alberta government introduced Bill 20, the Climate Leadership Implementation Act. The new legislation will achieve the following: Set in law Alberta’s carbon levy and rebate...

Alberta Makes Breakthrough With Climate Leadership Plan

EDMONTON — The Government of Alberta made a major breakthrough today in announcing a strong and comprehensive set of climate policies. The package includes a plan to phase out coal-fired...