Countries in Europe and North America continue to account for the bulk of corporate renewable sourcing Companies in 75 countries actively sourced 465 terawatt hours (TWh) of renewable energy in 2017, an amount close to [Read more]
By participating in programs offered by Energy Efficiency Alberta, Albertans can see a net financial benefit from the carbon levy, as the bill savings offset the levy costs. SolarAlberta.ca photo. A new energy efficient economy [Read more]
Producing hydrogen from offshore wind benefits could include greater energy security, and lower price volatility By Cédric Philibert, Senior Renewable Energy Analyst Fossil fuels currently play a critical role in industry, not only as sources of [Read more]
ExxonMobil achieved a 10% improvement in energy efficiency across its global refining operations following an effort launched in 2000 ExxonMobil announced greenhouse gas reduction measures that are expected to lead to significant improvements in emissions performance by [Read more]
11 of 38 technologies surveyed by the IEA were significantly “not on track” The International Energy Agency’s new and most comprehensive analysis of the clean-energy transition finds that only 4 out of 38 energy technologies and sectors [Read more]
70% renewables by 2050 target is achievable if regulations adequately reflect contribution of solar and wind power Upgrades to Panama’s regulatory environment and power system management are critical to achieving the renewable energy goals set [Read more]
Upstream sector in Mexico flourishes under historic energy reforms says Wood Mackenzie In 2013, when Mexico initiated historic reforms to open its energy sector for the first time in 75 years, few could have imagined [Read more]
Each additional USD $1 billion invested in energy efficiency would deliver more than 2.3 Mtoe of energy savings Energy efficiency has the potential to significantly reduce long-term energy demand in Canada according to a new report released [Read more]
Renewable energy auctions in South Africa, Uganda and Zambia are changing renewables’ prospects on the continent Driven by a growing interest in renewable energy technologies as a competitive mechanism for price determination auctions have become [Read more]
4.4 million Mt of polyethylene capacity that was scheduled to come online by 2025 could be in doubt from reimposed US sanctions Trump’s plan to leave the Iran nuclear deal and reimpose sanctions could have [Read more]
Single industrial facilities are eligible for incentives of up to $1 million per year, multiple facilities up to $2 million Industrial facilities will save energy and money by upgrading equipment and making energy improvements through [Read more]
“In most cases, pipeline incidents are caused by problems that could’ve been avoided if the pipeline had been properly maintained” – Ellis The number of pipeline incidents in Alberta dropped by almost half over the [Read more]
In 2016, about 80% of water used for oil sands mining and in situ production was recycled An updated water use report shows that oil and gas companies are using less water and improving recycling [Read more]
L-R: Karen Lynch, board chair, Greater Edmonton Foundation (GEF), Doug Kitlar, federal Minister Sohi, Scott McKeen, city councillor, Edmonton and Minister Sigurdson admire recent energy efficiency upgrades made by GEF in Groat House Apartments. Government [Read more]
Oil demand peaks soon after coal, with demand decline from transport: electric vehicles are 40% of new passenger car sales by 2030 By Caroline Lee, IEA Energy and Climate Change Policy Analyst All around the world, [Read more]
Execs say technology like autonomous and electric vehicles unlikely to impact energy industry U.S. energy executives are looking to emerging technology like artificial intelligence and intelligent automation to improve business operations, but do not expect [Read more]
IRENA assessment shows Pakistan’s abundant renewable resources can boost power generation and energy access Pakistan can spur social and economic development with renewable energy while increasing energy security and improving energy access, according to a [Read more]
Levelised cost of electricity from solar PV dropped by 73%, and onshore wind by nearly 25%, between 2010 and 2017 By the end of 2017, global renewable generation capacity increased by 167 GW and reached [Read more]
Top 10 finalists will be invited to present their ideas to NASA and ARPA-E technologists in New York The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) today joined NASA in launching a new iTech challenge, [Read more]
BC has one of cleanest power grids in world in terms of carbon emissions A new study will enable United Kingdom-based ITM Power to examine the potential for large-scale production of renewable hydrogen in British [Read more]
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