This week, nearly 50 per cent of families in British Columbia will receive their climate action tax credit. The BC government says that on Friday, eligible families will see the first of four instalments on [Read more]
The British Columbia government announced on Tuesday that two BC clean energy vehicle industry companies will receive funding to help develop the province’s CEV sector. IRDI, a Richmond based company will receive $55,000 to help [Read more]
BC Pipeline rupture and explosion on Oct. 9 impacted natural gas customers in much of British Columbia and in some of the US Pacific Northwest. CKPGToday photo. BC Pipeline restrictions on industrial and commercial consumers have [Read more] [Read more]
A coalition of 14 BC building companies and organizations think the BC government’s plan to invest in more efficient homes and commercial buildings as part of CleanBC, it’s new climate plan, will provide a big [Read more] [Read more]
Latest research shows that location of “slip-ready fault” key to cause of induced-seismicity A hydraulic fracturing operation in northeast BC was shut down on Nov. 29 after triggering earthquakes of 3.4 to 4.5, the BC [Read more] [Read more]
On Wednesday, the government of British Columbia issued its CleanBC plan which takes aim at cutting climate pollution and welcoming low-carbon businesses. BC government photo. CleanBC plan puts priority on shift to electricity, making BC [Read more] [Read more]
In October, Royal Dutch Shell announced it will go ahead with construction of the $40 billion LNG Canada facility. Petronas, a partner in the endeavour, announced it has signed a deal with trading house Vitol [Read more] [Read more]
Next spring, the government of BC says it will introduce legislation to phase in targets for the sale of zero emissions vehicles. The province hopes that by 2040, all vehicle sales will be ZEVs. Province [Read more]
BC natural gas pipeline explosion near Prince George, British Columbia occurred on Oct. 9. One of two Enbridge pipelines remains shuttered following the blast, impacting the natural gas supply, electricity generation and petroleum refining in [Read more]
After six years working with its partners, Indigenous groups and local BC communities, TransCanada announced on Tuesday that it will proceed with construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline project. TransCanada photo. Coastal GasLink pipeline will [Read more]
British Columbians deserve a forward-thinking clean growth strategy that will accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy, curb carbon pollution, and secure economic prosperity: Karen Tam Wu. Tourism Vancouver photo. BC clean growth future can secure [Read more]
As a result of strong demand for green transportation, the BC government is contributing an additional $10 million to the Clean Energy Vehicle Program. On Monday, the Government of British Columbia announced it is is [Read more]
TransCanada Corporation announced on Thursday that its Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project has signed community and project agreements with all of the elected Indigenous bands along its pipeline route in British Columbia. TransCanada image. Coastal GasLink transports [Read more]
The B.C. government is expected to release its clean growth strategy this fall. The Pembina Institute argues that successful implementation will require carbon budgeting by sector and robust accountability mechanisms. Pembina Institute photo. B.C. clean [Read more]
George Heyman, BC enironment and climate change minister The British Columbia government has announced possible changes to how future major projects are reviewed in the provincial environmental assessment process, according to a press release. British [Read more]
On Tuesday, TransCanada announced it has conditionally awarded contracts to two joint ventures and two companies to construct the proposed Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project. TransCanada image. Coastal GasLink contracts valued at $2.8 billion TransCanada announced [Read more]
A climate strategy that works is not simply a plan to reduce GHGs. It’s about transforming our current economy to a lower carbon economy. It’s about recognizing that there is a tremendous opportunity in embracing [Read more]
Cutting PST on electricity will save more than $150 million annually for BC businesses, according to govt To contain rate increases, control costs, and to position BC Hydro for future success, the Government of British [Read more]
North Montney is a $7.2 billion multi-year infrastructure expansion program TransCanada Corporation announced the National Energy Board (NEB) has recommended the federal government approve a variance to the previously issued North Montney Mainline Project certificate, [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]
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