Budget 2026 makes electricity and electrification central to Canada’s economic future. The vision is excellent, but the scale of the supply buildout and adoption programs must grow.
A 75 MW solar development near Airdrie is producing electricity alongside hay, sheep grazing and honey—offering a test case for Alberta agrivoltaics.
Canada’s new European partnership opens doors for investment and industry. Markham Hislop asks whether electrification will guide the results.
Mark Winfield argues that Ontario should give local utilities a broader role in coordinating distributed energy resources and flexible electricity demand.
China’s electric truck boom reflects cheaper batteries, diverse freight routes and low-cost charging. Anders Hove explains the economics and warns that trade-in subsidies complicate the outlook.
Mike Schreiner argues a one-time tax on Ontario’s wealthiest residents could support electrification, public services and affordable housing.
Economist Aaron Cosbey identifies green iron and critical-mineral refining as opportunities for Canada–EU cooperation, backed by investment, purchase agreements and coordinated industrial policy.
Anders Hove explains how China scaled household rooftop solar, why distribution grids became a bottleneck, and what Canada can learn from aggregated purchasing and electrification.
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.