In 2014, large-scale solar PV systems generated 15 million MWh, and small-scale PV systems generated 11 million MWh Electricity generation from solar resources in the United States reached 77 million megawatthours (MWh) in 2017, surpassing [Read more]
US sanctions against Iran that will likely follow the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear agreement marks the end of the OPEC supply cut deal, according to oil market analyst John Kemp. [Read more]
Robert Reich spoke for an hour, then answered many audience questions. Photo: Markham Hislop Robert Reich says Donald Trump is undermining the post-war international economic system Robert Reich, Bill Clinton’s labour secretary, was in Calgary [Read more]
With $15 per ton CO2 fee, nuclear capacity increases to 106 GW in 2050; at $25 per ton, increases to 145 GW in 2050 Existing U.S. nuclear power generating plants operate under increasingly competitive market [Read more]
Sector adds half a million jobs boosted by strong growth in Asia The renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017, a 5.3 per cent increase from 2016, according to the latest [Read more]
Climate action important component of Confidence and Supply Agreement with BC Green Party caucus The Government of British Columbia has introduced legislation to update the Province’s greenhouse gas reduction targets, setting the stage for a [Read more]
One project from Imperial could reduce emissions 60% compared to conventional SAGD Nine Alberta oil sands technologies will receive more than $70 million through the Oil Sands Innovation Challenge to support economic growth in the [Read more]
For all the bullish commentary around oil prices at the moment, hedge fund managers have made only minor changes to their overall position in petroleum futures and options in the last few weeks. Anadarko photo. [Read more]
First plug-in models of electric Winnebagos have a driving range is 125 miles, not practical for recreational use so the EWs will be better put to use locally. First electric Winnebagos likely be mobile classrooms, [Read more]
Royal Dutch Shell will divest all its 97 million shares in Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) as part of the company’s $30 billion divestment program announced after 2016 purchase of BG Group for $50 billion.. [Read more]
Oil prices recovered slightly from their 4 per cent drop on Tuesday. Media reports on Tuesday cast doubt on how quickly US President Donald Trump would re-introduce sanctions against Iran. Associated Press photo by Carolyn [Read more]
La Maison Simons, commonly known as Simons, is a fashion retailer in Canada, based in the province of Quebec. It recently opened its first net-zero retail store in Quebec City. Simons graphic. La Masion Simons [Read more]
While each successive generation can look back and wax nostalgic about their road trips and romanticize how other generations have no idea how it really was, is it possible to quantify which era of American drivers got [Read more]
In 2017, biodiesels accounted for4% of total diesel consumption Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from various feedstocks, including refined vegetable oils, recycled cooking oils, and rendered animal fats. Different feedstocks produce biodiesel with distinct [Read more]
Nearly every barrel of oil must be refined into a range of products to satisfy different markets and uses By Kristine Petrosyan, IEA Oil Analyst The growth of oil production from the United States has led [Read more]
Major automakers in the United States say they are looking to reach agreement with California on fuel emissions standards and efficiency rules. They also support increases in mileage standards through 2025. Trump administration proposes freezing [Read more]
Oil prices rose alongside the US dollar on Monday and their highest levels since November 2014 mostly due to a steady decline in Venezuelan crude production and investors’ concerns over the reintroduction of US sanctions [Read more]
Nissan says that due to slowing demand, looming taxes and bans, it will gradually stop selling diesel cars in Europe. This will mean hundreds of lost jobs at the company’s Sunderland plant. Autocar.co.uk photo. Nissan [Read more]
As part of its $2 billion arbitration award, US oil major ConocoPhillips has received court attachments freezing PDVSA Caribbean assets and can now move to sell them. Wikimapia photo. PDVSA Caribbean on Curaçao, Bonaire and [Read more]
Almost all growth in use of off-grid power has occurred in last 5 years New data from IRENA shows that about 115 million people worldwide currently rely on the basic energy services provided by solar lights, [Read more]
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