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Clean Energy Canada in the news

I Set Out to Test-Drive a Chinese EV. Here’s What It Taught Me about Carney’s New Deal 

The Walrus July 21, 2026

Mark Carney wants to make Canada more like Norway. He has some work to do 

Canada's National Observer July 20, 2026

Opinion: Need to cool down this summer? Get a heat pump 

Vancouver Sun July 17, 2026

Chinese EVs are coming to Canada: Here’s what consumers need to know 

Financial Post July 16, 2026

New Campaign Bets on Backyard Barbecues to Close Canada’s Heat Pump Knowledge Gap 

The Energy Mix July 7, 2026

‘Record-Shattering’ Heat Dome in Eastern Canada, U.S. ‘Virtually Impossible’ Without Fossil Fuel-Driven Climate Change 

The Energy Mix July 3, 2026

Ottawa’s ‘new nuclear renaissance’ ignites debate over Canada’s energy future 

The Pointer June 30, 2026

Ottawa unveils five new provincial power links to charge-up national electricity plan 

Canada's National Observer June 30, 2026

The promise of distributed energy resources 

Castanet June 23, 2026

Are electric cars more expensive to insure than gas cars? – Ratehub.ca 

Ratehub June 18, 2026

Voitures électriques | Le contraire de l’ambition 

La Presse June 17, 2026

B.C. eyes new hydro megadams to meet soaring power demands 

Vancouver Sun June 16, 2026

Gas Plants ‘Aren’t Competitive’ After Ontario’s Big Battery Buy: Advocate 

The Energy Mix June 15, 2026

Environmental groups cheer Ontario’s addition of battery storage to electricity grid 

CityNews Halifax June 12, 2026

Carney knows fossil fuels won’t save us. Now he just needs to acknowledge it 

Toronto Star June 10, 2026

B.C. Hydro cancels plan to phase out gas-powered generation as electricity gap looms 

Vancouver Sun June 4, 2026

BC Hydro quietly seeks gas contracts as power shortage looms 

Business in Vancouver June 3, 2026

Canadian EV sales are thriving again. And buying used could be ‘the best deal in the Canadian car market’ 

Toronto Star June 2, 2026

Strong Emissions Standards Would Sustain Canada’s EV Momentum, Analysts Say 

The Energy Mix June 2, 2026

Now for Climate: Canada’s moment to choose 

The Sault Star June 2, 2026

The new math: How pain at the pump is erasing the EV cost gap 

The Globe and Mail June 2, 2026

Our trading partners are rethinking their energy strategies, but Canada’s approach isn’t as clear 

The Hill Times June 1, 2026

Canada’s next big climate policy moment: new federal vehicle regulations 

Corporate Knights May 29, 2026

Opinion: The real fight for Canada’s energy future is being fought at a global scale – and the clean side is winning 

The Globe and Mail May 28, 2026

Canada’s opportunity to build a true north, strong and clean 

Canada's National Observer May 26, 2026

ABC Vancouver moves to repeal climate change-fighting bylaws, programs 

Times Colonist May 21, 2026

Vancouver council votes to move away from unique city building code, bring back natural gas heating in new buildings 

The Province May 21, 2026

Province, feds join the fight to save Vancouver’s gas ban 

Canada's National Observer May 20, 2026

Growing number of Canadian business leaders developing climate plan: report 

mpamag.com May 20, 2026

Spike in EV Sales in Canada is Part of Global Surge 

The Energy Mix May 20, 2026

BC’s Power Smart 2.0 leans on households to buffer for industrial demand 

Island Social Trends May 17, 2026

Po powrocie dopłat sprzedaż aut elektrycznych mocno wzrosła 

Bejsment May 17, 2026

Canada should lead a clean trade pact for steel and aluminum 

Policy Options May 17, 2026

Local stakeholders call China deal a boon for Alberta farmers, drivers 

St. Albert Gazette May 17, 2026

EV sales jump in March as federal rebates return, though market share up slightly 

The Canadian Press May 17, 2026

Carney unveils new electricity strategy, noncommittal on 2030 climate targets 

The Canadian Press May 14, 2026

Mayor Ken Sim tries to kill Vancouver’s popular gas ban. Again 

Canada's National Observer May 14, 2026

Ottawa begins consultations on strategy to double Canada’s grid capacity by 2050 

The Globe and Mail May 14, 2026

Honda putting $15B Canada EV plan up on blocks ‘not evidence of weakening demand’ 

Canada's National Observer May 14, 2026

PM Carney unveils plan to lower electricity costs 

CTV News May 14, 2026

Paying $2 a litre at the gas pump? Here’s how Canadians can decide if switching to an EV is worth it right now 

MSN May 14, 2026

$200B in Clean Energy Investment Possible for Canada 

The Energy Mix May 14, 2026

‘Perfect storm:’ High gas prices, new rebates boost EV sales, but will it last? 

The Globe and Mail May 12, 2026

Canada’s New Auto Strategy: Shift from EV Mandate 

The Wellington Post May 11, 2026

Parité entre véhicule électrique et à essence 

L'annuel de l'automobile May 10, 2026

Average EV transaction price in Canada now matches the wider market 

Auto News May 8, 2026

Energy efficiency is also a nation-building project 

Canada's National Observer May 6, 2026

Canada’s ‘myopic’ energy approach threatens historic opportunity for producers, Cenovus CEO says 

The Globe and Mail May 6, 2026

Drivers seek savings as gas prices keep rising 

CTV News May 6, 2026

High Gas Prices, Restored Rebate Prompt More Canadians to Favour EVs, Poll Finds 

The Energy Mix May 4, 2026

Roofs wanted! Inside Toronto’s push to supercharge rooftop solar 

Toronto Star May 4, 2026

Survey finds over 90% of homeowners with heat pump HVACs would recommend one 

The Cool Down May 2, 2026

Canada’s China EV Deal Tests Auto Policy, U.S. Trade Ties and Security Rules 

Motor Illustrated April 30, 2026

Canada’s China EV deal exposes deep fault lines, as Ottawa weighs auto, U.S. trade and cyber risks 

Auto News April 30, 2026

Canada-forward goals in Carney’s spring economic statement 

Island Social Trends April 30, 2026

Champagne pops cork for fresh support of ‘low-carbon’ LNG and carbon capture 

Canada's National Observer April 30, 2026

Strong tailpipe emission standards are necessary for Canada’s EV acceleration 

Electric Autonomy Canada April 28, 2026

‘Non-Wires Solutions’ Can Save Ontario Billions in Distribution Costs: Report 

The Energy Mix April 28, 2026

How governments can help households electrify with cleaner energy 

Canadian Climate Institute April 27, 2026

ANALYSIS: How Ontario can fight rising power costs with a battery in your home 

TVO April 24, 2026

Will Canada’s EV market get back on the road in 2026? 

Canada's National Observer April 24, 2026

EVs vs Gas, $30,000 Cheaper? 

Electric Vehicle Society April 24, 2026

A gas tax holiday may give drivers temporary relief, but an EV eliminates the root problem 

Canada's National Observer April 24, 2026

Canadian Heat Pump Owners Report High Satisfaction, New Survey Finds 

Green Building Canada April 23, 2026

EV incentives, high gas prices make overnight difference in savings 

Electric Autonomy Canada April 22, 2026

Does Carney’s Gas Tax Cut Send the Wrong Signals? 

The Tyee April 22, 2026

More Fossil Fuel Subsidies Won’t Help With Affordability 

Environmental Defence April 21, 2026

Wind projects approved for Thunder Bay and Nipigon areas 

Northern Ontario Business April 17, 2026

Will Outrageous Gas Prices Restart the EV Boom? 

Macleans.ca April 17, 2026

Carney paused the gas tax to help Canadians. Some say it helps the wrong ones 

Canada's National Observer April 17, 2026

‘Massive risk’: Chinese EVs are the first test for Canada’s new strategic partnership with China 

Vancouver Sun April 17, 2026

B.C. ZEV sales surge 36 per cent in February as federal rebates return 

Business in Vancouver April 16, 2026

Targeted Relief, Windfall Profits Tax Alternatives to Cutting Gas Tax 

The Energy Mix April 16, 2026

Opinion: B.C. should secure its place in global energy supply chains amid Middle East tensions 

Business in Vancouver April 14, 2026

Affordability requires accelerating the energy transition—not a temporary gas tax pause 

Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Rac) April 14, 2026

As Gas Pump Prices Rise: If You Find Yourself in a Hole, Stop Digging 

The Energy Mix April 14, 2026

Rising fuel prices prompt Canadians to consider EVs. Here’s how much they cost 

National Post April 14, 2026

Math for EVs makes sense today: Clean Energy Canada 

Sustainable Biz April 10, 2026

La crise pétrolière réduira-t-elle notre demande d’essence? 

Radio-Canada April 9, 2026

Salmon Arm may not implement accelerated Zero Carbon Step Code timeline following negative survey response 

Castanet April 9, 2026

Electrification Saves $$ 

FirstThingsFirstOK April 9, 2026

High gas prices got you down? Here’s how much EVs and heat pumps can help your bottom line 

Toronto Star April 9, 2026

Canada’s EV rebate hits a sweet spot in the auto market, says new report 

The Logic April 7, 2026

B.C. government relaxes 2035 zero-emission vehicle sales mandate 

Vancouver Sun April 2, 2026

Battle over Ottawa’s new vehicle regulations heats up 

The Globe and Mail March 29, 2026

Canada’s Path to Clean Energy 

The Solar PVcast March 26, 2026

The already-good math on buying an EV just improved dramatically 

Toronto Star March 23, 2026

Your neighbours love their heat pumps 

Canada's National Observer March 23, 2026

Can the Israel-U.S.-Iran war push Canada toward renewables? 

The Pointer March 18, 2026

Canada’s gas output to keep growing until 2050, energy regulator predicts 

Canada's National Observer March 18, 2026

Rebate pauses and ‘bad vibes’ drive B.C. drivers toward hybrids 

Richmond News March 17, 2026

Clean Energy Canada Executive Director Rachel Doran’s opening remarks to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology on Canada’s EV opportunity 

House of Commons March 12, 2026

How a Smart Thermostat Can Save Billions for BC Hydro – and Consumers 

Energi Media March 11, 2026

Green energy organizations applaud Canada-India agreements on renewables 

Canada's National Observer March 4, 2026

Pension money is chasing climate solutions. Should you? 

Canada's National Observer February 26, 2026

Canadians cautiously optimistic with Carney’s EV plan: rebates make a comeback 

The Pointer February 19, 2026

A coast-to-coast EV charging network is a ‘project of national interest’ Canadians want to see 

Canada's National Observer February 19, 2026

Ottawa’s EV charging expansion requires consistent messaging, proponents say 

The Globe and Mail February 17, 2026

Report urges B.C. to make every new home construction EV-ready 

Electric Autonomy Canada February 17, 2026

Canada Lags in Electrifying Economy. Competitiveness Problem Looming? 

Energi Media February 17, 2026

Mark Carney just picked his lane on climate change 

Canada's National Observer February 12, 2026

BC auto makers happy zero-emissions vehicle mandate rescinded 

BC Business February 11, 2026

Opinion: 2026 B.C. budget needs to protect rebates and incentives that lower energy bills 

Vancouver Sun February 10, 2026

Mixed Reactions, Unanswered Questions Surround Carney’s New Auto Strategy 

Energy Mix February 10, 2026

Don’t let Donald Trump distract you. The rest of the world is finally making real progress on climate change 

Toronto Star February 9, 2026

Canada’s auto strategy is driving blind 

Canada's National Observer February 6, 2026

Carney replaces EV sales mandate with rebates and regulations 

Canada's National Observer February 5, 2026

PM Carney’s auto strategy acknowledges that ‘EVs are the future’ | Clean Energy Canada 

CTV News February 5, 2026

Climate activism may be waning, but the age of clean technology adoption is just getting started 

Canada's National Observer February 4, 2026

Government expected to scrap EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source 

CBC News February 4, 2026