Don’t let short-term politics derail B.C.’s long-term EV future
Short-term turbulence is no reason to abandon a policy that’s delivered cheaper EVs, cleaner air and real consumer...
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B.C. climate action has reduced emissions, with economic success
B.C. splashed onto the global climate scene in 2008 when then-premier Gordon Campbell introduced North America’s first economy-wide carbon tax, enacted stringent vehicle emission standards,...
B.C.’s new action plan is not only about clean power. It’s a step toward sustainable affordability
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, Clean Energy Program Manager for Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. government’s new Clean Power Action Plan. “Today’s release...
Climate accountability report highlights need to modernize B.C.’s approach to climate action
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, Clean Energy Program Manager for Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to B.C.’s publication of the 2024 Climate Change Accountability Report and...
EV rebates work but B.C. is shutting out the middle class
Young, working British Columbians are ready to buy electric cars but the province’s policy is leaving them...
Politicians in peril if B.C. loses ground on clean energy policies
New research shows politicians risk backlash if they downplay the...
Facing uncertainty, B.C. budget retains support for clean economy, with necessary steps ahead
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to B.C.’s 2025 budget. “In the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty,...
Poll: Climate action a net positive for voters in last B.C. election
While the carbon tax was a popular talking point in the most recent B.C. election, it was not a major issue for voters—and all else being equal, British Columbians prefer parties and politicians...
It’s time for a reality check on B.C.’s electricity grid
B.C.’s grid is well positioned for the demands of electrification despite concerns from some groups that have called for the rollback of key climate policies that would impact electricity...
B.C. takes a critical step to fast track clean energy
VICTORIA—Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to new legislation to be introduced to accelerate renewable energy projects in...
B.C. rightly accelerates energy projects that align with global growth rather than Trump
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to 18 resource projects that the province of B.C. announced it will be fast-tracking...
Knee-jerk reaction to tariffs no recipe for B.C.’s future economic success
The past week has seen no shortage of musings on how the province should respond to the Trump administration’s impending tariffs. From bourbon boycotts to taxing truckers bound for Alaska, the...