Politicians in peril if B.C. loses ground on clean energy policies
New research shows politicians risk backlash if they downplay the...
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Webinar: Overcoming EV charging barriers in apartment buildings
You’re invited to join Clean Energy Canada’s upcoming webinar exploring ways to overcome EV charging barriers in apartment and condo buildings. As a recent Clean Energy Canada survey found,...
Facing tariffs, Canada has a clever, cleaner trade-compliant tool to support its steel and aluminum industries
The time is ripe for the import of good ideas. While Trump pulls back from policies that are already supporting clean, domestic industries in the U.S., let’s help our own steel and aluminum...
Facing uncertainty, B.C. budget retains support for clean economy, with necessary steps ahead
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to B.C.’s 2025 budget. “In the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty,...
We can’t make Canada’s economy Trump-proof by making it Trump-like. We can do better
TORONTO — Rachel Doran, vice-president of policy and strategy at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the implementation of a 25% duty on almost all products entering...
In tumultuous times, the new Ontario government must focus on building a sustainable economy
TORONTO —Ollie Sheldrick-Moyle, clean economy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the results of the 2025 Ontario Election: “We congratulate...
Poll: Climate action a net positive for voters in last B.C. election
While the carbon tax was a popular talking point in the most recent B.C. election, it was not a major issue for voters—and all else being equal, British Columbians prefer parties and politicians...
It’s time for a reality check on B.C.’s electricity grid
B.C.’s grid is well positioned for the demands of electrification despite concerns from some groups that have called for the rollback of key climate policies that would impact electricity...
B.C.’s electricity grid can handle increasing demands and keep costs low thanks to renewables and energy trading: report
B.C.’s electricity grid can handle increased demand from EVs, heat pumps and extreme weather events, while electricity trading keeps energy bills low, according to a new Clean Energy Canada report....
Trump’s EV detour would cost Canadians, but only if we follow him
Canada has bet big on electric vehicles. Until recently, our auto pact partner and trade ally, America, had too. But with Trump rolling back EV policies and threatening 25 per cent tariffs that would...
B.C. takes a critical step to fast track clean energy
VICTORIA—Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to new legislation to be introduced to accelerate renewable energy projects in...
B.C. rightly accelerates energy projects that align with global growth rather than Trump
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to 18 resource projects that the province of B.C. announced it will be fast-tracking...