How the humble household can lead the way in fighting climate change
Households account for 17% of emissions in Canada. With the rapid uptake of clean energy technologies, the unsung hero in the climate fight may be next...
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New emissions target balances ambition with achievability
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to Canada’s new 2035 emissions target of a 45% to 50% reduction below 2005 levels by...
B.C.’s new wind projects will help meet growing demand for clean and affordable electricity
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the update on BC Hydro’s competitive call for power: “It’s great to...
Not even Trump can stop the clean energy transition
TORONTO — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the results of the U.S. presidential election: “President-elect Trump has made it...
Ontario’s energy plan is on the right path, but to save Ontario families money, it must help households electrify
TORONTO — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Ontario’s energy plan, Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future: The...
Canadians are saving money with EVs and heat pumps. But only if they can afford the upfront cost
Over the last two years, Canadian households have been getting on board with the energy transition. The Greener Homes Grant helped Canadians from coast to coast to coast install heat pumps and...
Clean energy technologies save households serious money, but the barrier to entry increased in 2024: report
VANCOUVER — With the cost of living top of mind for Canadians, a new Clean Energy Canada report finds that making a few clean energy changes to your household can save hundreds of dollars a month...
Addressing common myths around B.C.’s energy future
Clean Energy Canada is a clean energy think tank at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. Through media briefs, we aim to provide useful factual and contextual...
Our response to the B.C. Greens’ energy plan
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the energy-related aspects of the Green Party of British Columbia’s 2024...
Our response to the B.C. Conservatives’ energy plan
VICTORIA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the Conservative Party of British Columbia’s “Powering BC” energy plan. Clean...
B.C.’s first call for power in 15 years overdelivers, signals strong future for renewables
BC Hydro received proposals for three times more energy than it was...
Canada Green Buildings Strategy a positive, partial step forward for cleaner construction and lower energy bills
TORONTO — Ollie Sheldrick, program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s Canada Green Buildings Strategy. “Today’s launch of the...