Need to cool down this summer? Get a heat pump
Extreme heat is making headlines this summer. July opened with cancelled Canada Day celebrations as humidex values hit the 40s (high risk). Now, much of Ontario is sweating under heat warnings as...
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Why B.C. should make every new central A/C system a heat pump
Through explainers, we aim to provide useful factual and contextual information related to Canada’s clean energy transition. Please use this as a resource, and let us know if there are any topics...
Expanding the Greener Homes Affordability Program a good first step to unlock energy savings and comfort for Canadian households
MONTREAL — Rachel Doran, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announced expansion of the Canada Greener Homes...
Response: Federal interprovincial transmission announcement is a win for everyone—and our electrified future
VANCOUVER — Evan Pivnick, associate director of public affairs at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announced support for key...
New BC Hydro plan underpowers B.C.’s electrified future
VICTORIA — Joanna Kyriazis, director of policy and strategy at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Province of B.C. and BC Hydro’s Powering Growth, Fueling...
Ontario’s most recent procurement shows the cost benefits of batteries for clean reliability
TORONTO — Oliver Sheldrick, clean economy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Ontario’s announcement of three new battery storage projects under...
Amid Canada’s massive housing and infrastructure build-out, a few changes can limit climate impact at little or no cost: report
TORONTO — “Build Canada Strong” is a central mantra of the federal government’s plans to bolster Canada’s economy in a rapidly changing world, with new housing and infrastructure key to...
Response: New BC Hydro plan maintains key programs, but the province and utility are leaving larger household savings on the table
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, associate director of public affairs at Clean Energy Canada, released a statement in response to BC Hydro’s release of its new energy efficiency strategy, Power Smart...
A Canada-led clean trade pact would show that middle powers mean business
Prime Minister Mark Carney has won deserved praise for standing firm against the Trump administration’s threats and imposition of tariffs. But political credit is only as good as the strategy...
Response: Lopsided MOU undermines yesterday’s clean electricity strategy
TORONTO — Rachel Doran, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Implementation Agreement for the Canada-Alberta MOU: “The long-awaited agreement...
75% EV sales spike in March a strong signal that 2026 will be Canada’s EV comeback year
VANCOUVER — Joanna Kyriazis, director of policy and strategy at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to newly released federal vehicle sales data for March: “We knew...
Federal electricity strategy recognizes electrification is the name of the game—but misses the bullseye
TORONTO — Evan Pivnick, associate director of public affairs at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the release of Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an...