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BC low-and middle-class families get climate action tax credit this week

July 2, 2019 Energi Staff

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]

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Two BC companies get grants to develop technology for clean energy vehicles

June 11, 2019 Energi Staff

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 natural gas pipeline explosion
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NEB: Impacts of Enbridge’s BC Pipeline rupture on natural gas flows

January 23, 2019 Energi Staff

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]

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New BC climate plan praised by construction industry as good for business

December 12, 2018 Markham Hislop

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]

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NE BC fracking operation shut down after earthquakes of 3.4 to 4.5 magnitude detected

December 11, 2018 Markham Hislop

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]

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New BC climate plan speeds up shift to electricity, growing low-carbon economy

December 6, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

British Columbia

LNG Canada partner Petronas inks supply deal with Vitol

November 29, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

zero emissions vehicles
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BC targets 100% zero emission vehicles sales by 2040

November 21, 2018 Energi Staff

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
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BC natural gas pipeline explosion affects US energy markets

October 18, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

Coastal GasLink
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TransCanada green-lights Coastal GasLink pipeline

October 2, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

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Carbon budgeting key to BC clean growth future

October 1, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

Clean Energy Vehicle
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BC gov’t adds $10M to Clean Energy Vehicle Program

September 24, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

Coastal GasLink
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Coastal GasLink inks deals with all elected BC bands along pipeline

September 13, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

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B.C. must back up good intentions on clean growth with effective plan

August 24, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

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Public consultation begins on revitalizing BC’s environmental assessment process

June 22, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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]

Coastal GasLink
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TransCanada awards contracts for Coastal GasLink Pipeline construction

June 19, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

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Opinion: Clearing the path to a new climate strategy

June 12, 2018 Energi Staff

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]

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Horgan Government launches review of BC Hydro, ends PST on electricity for business, industry

June 12, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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]

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NEB recommends approval of $1.4 billion North Montney mainline project in NE BC

May 24, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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]

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British Columbia bill sets new 40% reduction target in carbon emissions by 2030, 60% by 2040

May 9, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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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Notley ignores energy and loses election again. Time for a new NDP leader

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

Rachel Notley is not the person to craft or deliver a new energy vision for Alberta. She has proven that repeatedly over past 4 years How do you hope to be premier of Canada’s energy [Read more]

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