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Will Clean Energy Investment Put Canada Back in the Race?

The feds unveils the latest round of recipients for a previously announced clean-technology R&D fund. Alas, it's not nearly enough to make us a leader. Time is running out for us to make a serious...

Will 40/40 Take the Heat off Edmonton?

The short answer is: No. To secure social license from a wary public and give businesses the certainty they badly need, Alberta will need to continue increasing its carbon price over time--and that...

Alliances will Bolster Energy and Climate Policy

The prospect of serious climate disruption and increased fossil fuel dependence is troubling, to say the least. But here in British Columbia, it is also spurring new alliances as diverse parties step...

What Should A Canadian Energy Strategy Accomplish?

We must diversify our energy sector to insulate our economies from commodity price shocks, carbon risk, and decreasing demand in key markets such as the United States and, eventually,...

Report: Coal Power Costing Alberta $300M a Year

A new study reveals that when one accounts for health and environmental impacts, "affordable" coal power costs Albertans about $300 million a year—a bill paid by taxpayers, not the power...

Conference to Spotlight Alberta's Renewable Potential

Alberta is now actively developing and consulting on its Alternative and Renewable Energy Strategy. Premier Stelmach initiated it years ago, but the process was eventually shelved. Premier Alison...