Electrical engineer Scott Janzen connects unnecessary commuting with the need for smarter electricity planning. He argues that avoiding demand and using flexible grid technologies deserve closer attention before governments commit to costly construction.
Tesla’s redesigned Roadster takes flight in a dramatic demonstration, but production is targeted for 2028 and its Rocket version is barred from public roads.
Ottawa is committing $100 million to advance Nova Scotia offshore wind development. Jorden Dye explains how shared data can reduce early costs and what Wind West still needs to secure customers, financing and local benefits.
Ember researcher Katye Altieri says Canada lacks an official national storage target as battery costs fall and installations accelerate. She explains why storage, renewable generation and grid planning need to advance together.
EKOS president Frank Graves says sovereignty concerns have improved pipeline support, but Canadians favour electrification more strongly. Younger Canadians’ economic pessimism could test the durability of Mark Carney’s political coalition.
Normand Mousseau says heat pump rebates should improve installation quality, build skilled trades and measure real-world performance. Hydro-Québec findings show why.
Carbon Tracker founder Mark Campanale warns that Canada’s fossil fuel expansion could expose investors and taxpayers to losses as electrification changes demand in export markets.
Climate Action Network Canada’s Yes Agenda identifies 110 clean energy projects. Ami Gagné discusses geothermal, offshore wind, northern transmission and the policy barriers facing electrification.
Aeon Blue’s Deóis Ua Cearnaigh explains how multiple products could support the economics of synthetic aviation fuel, and what commercialization will require.
Ottawa is putting $2 billion behind home electrification, with heat-pump rebates of up to $10,000 and financing for apartment retrofits to help lower energy bills.
Concordia University researcher Amir Abbas Aghajani describes a smart home model that coordinates solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles and heating, with a proposed converter designed to improve efficiency.
UVic modeller Madeleine McPherson says Canada can unlock major economic growth by expanding its power grid and electrifying transport, buildings and industry — but labour, capital and better planning must keep pace.
Bob Rae backs Carney’s response to the global rupture but calls for a broader team, stronger manufacturing, freer provincial trade and sustained climate action.
Jan Rosenow explains why Canada needs affordable electricity, practical policies and an industrial strategy to become an electrostate.
Saskatchewan’s proposed large nuclear reactors raise questions about construction costs, electricity rates and taxpayer exposure. This op-ed examines lessons from nuclear projects in Canada and abroad and the risks for a smaller provincial economy.