Ottawa invests billions in zero-emission buses
OTTAWA — Joanna Kyriazis, senior policy advisor at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement regarding the federal government’s investment of $2.75 billion in electrified...
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U.S.-Canada approach to building a clean economy together is our best path forward
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to a new U.S.-Canada Partnership Roadmap: “Whether building a stronger Canadian...
When it comes to building materials, Canada has a climate advantage to use (or lose)
New U.S. President Joe Biden has a US$2-trillion plan to build America’s clean economy. That’s trillion with a t. The plan is sweeping and includes, among many other things, spending on modern...
Expanding and electrifying public transit exemplifies the recovery Canada needs
TORONTO — Sarah Petrevan, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement regarding the prime minister’s announcement of public transit funding: “Millions of...
Biden’s executive orders kick off a new era of U.S. climate action. Canada should be ready
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to U.S. President Joe Biden’s new executive actions on climate: “The Biden...
Webinar: Fixing Canada’s Car Conundrum
Join a new Clean Energy Canada webinar: Fixing Canada’s car conundrum. The webinar will feature Bloomberg New Energy Finance Head of Advanced Transport Colin McKerracher, Automotive...
Biden administration an opportunity for Canada to define a new kind of energy relationship
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the inauguration of President Joe Biden: “We would like to congratulate U.S....
Poll: Most British Columbians are interested in buying an electric vehicle
Most British Columbians (60%) are interested in buying an electric vehicle or already own one, according to a new survey from Stratcom and Clean Energy Canada. More than a quarter (26%) are very...
Poll: British Columbians prefer the province invest in clean energy over LNG
VANCOUVER — Most British Columbians would like to see the provincial government invest in clean energy rather than LNG as it begins its new term, while a strong majority think the province should...
Canadian clean fuel standard needed to meet climate target, attract investment in low-carbon economy
Environmental groups, clean fuel industry leaders welcome draft regulation, urge swift implementation. OTTAWA — Implementing a clean fuel standard as soon as possible will be crucial to attract...
B.C.’s new climate target will help keep province on track, but highlights work to be done
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. government’s new 2020 Climate Change Accountability Report and...
Hydrogen strategy a good start but faces a competitive global landscape
TORONTO — Sarah Petrevan, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s new hydrogen strategy: “Clean hydrogen represents a...