B.C.’s expanded heat pump program meets the moment
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the announcement of B.C.’s expanded heat pump program. “The cost of...
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Latest Canadian emissions data shows progress in a growing economy
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the latest emissions data from Canada’s National Inventory Report: “The latest...
New clean bus and truck catalogue will help Canadian fleets go electric
TORONTO — Meena Bibra, senior policy advisor at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement on Clean Energy Canada and CALSTART’s release of a Canadian zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty...
Honda EV investment the culmination of years of government leadership, securing Canada’s place as an EV heavyweight
OTTAWA — Joanna Kyriazis, director of public policy at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Honda’s $15 billion investment into Ontario to build an integrated electric...
A budget for building homes—and clean-energy-powered affordability
OTTAWA — Mark Zacharais, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the 2024 federal budget: “Amid the government’s headline-grabbing commitments in...
Updated Greener Homes program will help make life for many Canadians cleaner and more affordable
OTTAWA — Joanna Kyriazis, Director of Public Affairs at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of an updated Greener Homes...
Manitoba budget recognizes the strategic importance and affordability benefits of a clean economy
TORONTO — Rachel Doran, vice president of policy and strategy at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Manitoba’s 2024 budget: “Manitoba’s Budget 2024...
The carbon price debate is a distraction. What would those who oppose it do instead?
VANCOUVER —Trevor Melanson, Communications Director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s scheduled April 1 carbon price and rebate...
Expanding B.C. LNG involves risky trade-offs for province’s electricity system, economy, and climate goals: report
VICTORIA — Expanding LNG in B.C. comes with risks to B.C.’s economy and energy system, finds a new report from Clean Energy Canada, An Uncertain Future. B.C.’s nascent LNG industry has a number...
Final U.S.-Canada tailpipe regulations pave the way to a clean car future
OTTAWA — Joanna Kyriazis, director of public affairs at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s final Multi-Pollutant...
Alberta renewables announcement paves uncertain future for province’s once-booming renewables industry
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Alberta government’s announcement of new rules for renewable project...
Poll: British Columbians have a positive impression of heat pumps, especially when better informed about them
With last week’s budget offering an additional $40 million for heat pump rebates in B.C., a new poll conducted by Stratcom for Clean Energy Canada surveyed British Columbians’ opinions and...