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...
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Updated Greener Homes program will help make life for many Canadians cleaner and more affordable
OTTAWA — Joanna Kyriazis, Director of Public Affairs at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of an updated Greener Homes...
On climate, the federal government should play offence, not defence
It’s time to flip the script on climate action. The federal government has brought to bear an impressive suite of climate measures — for which it has never received enough credit — but rather...
The carbon price debate is a distraction. What would those who oppose it do instead?
VANCOUVER —Trevor Melanson, Communications Director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s scheduled April 1 carbon price and rebate...
On the carbon tax, Justin Trudeau’s job is indeed to be popular
“My job is not to be popular.” When the Prime Minister uttered those words amid a passionate, seven-minute defence of the carbon price this week, he must have known he had just written his own...
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...
New EV availability standard will reduce wait times and help Canadians unlock cost savings
OTTAWA — Joanna Kyriazis, director of public affairs at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s final electric vehicle availability standard:...
The practical approach to Canada’s proposed Clean Electricity Regulations
Reliable, affordable and clean power is the goal, but the new regulations can’t sacrifice one over another. Here’s how to strike a...
Canada’s first climate progress report shows government climate action is working
OTTAWA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s inaugural emissions progress report: “The first-ever...
Canada’s oil and gas emissions cap is necessary and fair
OTTAWA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the oil and gas emissions cap framework released today: “Canada should be...
Fall Economic Statement response: Canada is realizing the benefits of building a clean economy, but speed is critical to stay ahead
OTTAWA — Mark Zacharias, executive director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement: “Over the past couple of years,...
The Liberals had a good story to tell. The carbon price carve-out ruined it
If you hadn’t heard that the federal government just made buying a home heat pump even cheaper – and practically free for many low-income Canadians switching from oil heating – you aren’t...