B.C.’s economic recovery plan scales up climate efforts
VICTORIA — Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement regarding the province of B.C.’s newly announced economic recovery plan: “The plan...
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Memo to O’Toole: The road down the middle is paved with a credible climate plan
Most Canadians are only now learning the name Erin O’Toole, who has taken over as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. And as many pundits were quick to point out, while O’Toole campaigned...
New B.C. electric car law helps consumers access the vehicles—and the future—they want
VICTORIA—Merran Smith, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. government putting in place regulations as part of its Zero-Emission Vehicles...
Media Brief: Geothermal energy and its potential in Canada
Through media briefs, we aim to provide journalists with useful factual and contextual information related to Canada’s clean energy transition. Please use this as a resource, and let us know if...
In B.C., support for climate action cuts across political lines. Here’s why
You might be tempted to think that amid an unparalleled pandemic, an economic crisis, and an unseasonably cool summer in B.C., climate action would not be a priority for British Columbians. You might...
Media Brief: Clean stimulus: the research behind it and the countries adopting it
Through media briefs, we aim to provide journalists with useful factual and contextual information related to Canada’s clean energy transition. Please use this as a resource, and let us know if...
Poll: British Columbians want climate and clean energy at the centre of B.C.’s recovery plan
Most British Columbians see the province’s post-COVID economic recovery as an opportunity to increase the B.C. government’s climate efforts through investments in clean energy and...
‘Clean stimulus’ isn’t idealistic, it’s good economic policy
You may have missed it, but an interesting evolution happened here in Canada over the past two months: the country’s clean energy sector, which employs 298,000 Canadians, rallied together as it has...
Media brief: Hydrogen as part of Canada’s energy transition
Through media briefs, we aim to provide journalists with useful factual and contextual information related to Canada’s clean energy transition. Please use this as a resource, and let us know if...
What should public transit look like post-pandemic? Clean, comfy and electric
Electrifying bus fleets is essential if Canada is to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century. A new report asked transit agencies what it will take to make it happen? The COVID-19 era is requiring...
B.C.’s clean-energy sector has message for province: Consider the return on your investment
From tourism to the province’s film industry, many of B.C.’s most prominent economic sectors have been hit hard by measures to contain the coronavirus. And surely you’ve seen the headlines...
How Canada can still catch the electric bus
Canada has joined a small but growing group of countries, states, provinces, and cities pledging to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. And with transportation responsible for a quarter of the carbon...