The Greener Homes Grant sent the right signal at the right time—it’s vital it gets a reboot
The broader Greener Homes Initiative is smart political calculus that combines support for Canadians, emissions reductions, and job creation in one tidy...
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Alberta renewables announcement paves uncertain future for province’s once-booming renewables industry
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Alberta government’s announcement of new rules for renewable project...
B.C. budget supports reshaping of provincial economy
More action is needed to position the province as an energy, economic and climate...
Poll: British Columbians have a positive impression of heat pumps, especially when better informed about them
With last week’s budget offering an additional $40 million for heat pump rebates in B.C., a new poll conducted by Stratcom for Clean Energy Canada surveyed British Columbians’ opinions and...
B.C. Budget 2024 reads the room on addressing affordability and building a clean economy
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to B.C.’s 2024 budget: “Budget 2024 is a thoughtful suite of investments and tax...
Poll: British Columbians overwhelmingly support $36B electricity grid expansion, renewables over LNG, and the need for an energy strategy
VANCOUVER — With a low snowpack threatening hydroelectricity production in B.C., power concerns are more top of mind than usual for many British Columbians. Overwhelmingly, B.C. residents support...
New proposed design for Clean Electricity Regulations adds much-requested flexibility, but changes must not compromise its purpose
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the new discussion paper on the federal government’s Clean Electricity...
Pickering refurbishment rightly focuses on non-emitting power, but the competitiveness of renewables must not be overlooked
TORONTO — Rachel Doran, vice president of policy and strategy at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the announced refurbishment of the Pickering nuclear plant:...
New Ontario report provides roadmap for energy transition
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the new report from Ontario’s electrification and energy transition...
In a rapidly changing world, B.C.’s new power plan aligns the province with reality
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to BC Hydro’s new capital plan: “B.C. has what it takes to be a global...
Canada will put the pedal to the metal to become an EV powerhouse
Canada is poised to become a leader in EVs, but we’ll need to move...
Canada must stop treating its Big Oil as some sacred cow
COP28, the world’s foremost climate conference, is known for spawning tension and frustration, but this recent one seemed especially fraught. This is the first COP where participants found...