Claims of a B.C. power shortage don’t hold up
A number of organizations have popped up over the past several years with a core message that British Columbia is running out of electricity. For that reason, governments should pause...
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Deal allowing a quota of Chinese EVs a breakthrough for consumers with potential for investment in a modern auto sector
TORONTO — Rachel Doran, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s deal to allow the annual sale of 49,000 Chinese EVs in...
Methane regulations are proven, cost-effective, and a no-brainer
TORONTO — Rachel Doran, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s updated methane regulations. “Implementing strong but...
Heat pumps could cool BC without demanding too much power
British Columbia faces a triple heat threat. Summers are getting hotter and dangerous heatwaves are becoming likelier, posing serious risks to public health and safety. Nearly half of BC...
Switching all B.C. homes to heat pumps would save households $675 million a year while reducing grid demand and emissions: study
This media release was updated on January 28, 2026 to reflect a correction on individual household savings in the report. VANCOUVER — A new Clean Energy Canada report finds that while B.C. faces a...
B.C.’s climate accountability report comes at a critical time, highlighting what has worked and where progress must continue
VICTORIA — Evan Pivnick, clean energy program manager at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to B.C.’s 2025 Climate Change Accountability Report. “B.C.’s new Climate...
CleanBC review panel recommendations reflect a new era for climate action grounded in affordability, competitiveness, and security
TORONTO — Rachel Doran, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the release of the CleanBC review panel’s recommendations to the B.C....
Budget 2025 makes moves to build one Canadian clean economy, but more work is ahead to fully seize the opportunity: One Canadian Clean Economy Task Force
TORONTO — As members of the One Clean Economy Task Force, Clean Energy Canada, the Canada Cleantech Alliance, the Battery Metals Association of Canada, the Canadian Renewable Energy...
Budget 2025 has the right signals on the importance of the clean economy but fails to connect its benefits to everyday Canadians
OTTAWA — Rachel Doran, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s Budget 2025. “Today’s much-anticipated budget was billed...
Canada must build homes that are clean, comfortable and meet the needs of Canadians
TORONTO — Clean Energy Canada’s Ollie Sheldrick-Moyle made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement regarding the launch of the new federal agency Build...
Canada needs to build the nation pointed to the future, not the past
TORONTO — Clean Energy Canada’s executive director Rachel Doran made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement regarding the first projects to be reviewed...
Review of EV Availability Standard an opportunity to fix a growing problem: Canada’s uncompetitive EV market
TORONTO — Clean Energy Canada policy and strategy director Joanna Kyriazis made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s decision to pause and review its Electric Vehicle...