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...
Tag: clean energy
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...
If the Liberals fall, Canadians may experience a deeply fragmented energy future
Canmore, Alta., and Golden, B.C., are less than two hours apart. Both are scenic mountain towns, and one can imagine their residents live relatively similar lives. But when it comes to the question...
B.C.’s expanded heat pump program meets the moment
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the announcement of B.C.’s expanded heat pump program. “The cost of...
The next phase of CleanBC can reshape the green economy
What's next for British Columbia's ambitious climate...
Expanding B.C. LNG involves risky trade-offs for province’s electricity system, economy, and climate goals: report
VICTORIA — Expanding LNG in B.C. comes with risks to B.C.’s economy and energy system, finds a new report from Clean Energy Canada, An Uncertain Future. B.C.’s nascent LNG industry has a number...
B.C. budget supports reshaping of provincial economy
More action is needed to position the province as an energy, economic and climate...
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...
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...
Alberta’s booming renewables industry
Home to all the right conditions, Alberta’s lucrative future as Canada’s wind and solar leader was pretty much cemented—until...