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Carbon pricing is over-hyped…more regulation, industrial policy needed to reduce emissions

January 20, 2021 Energi Staff 2

Rating: High school and post-secondary Summary: Markham interviews Dr. Danny Cullenward, Stanford energy economist and lawyer, and co-author with Dr. David G. Victor, of the new book, “Making climate policy work.” Related links: Klein vs [Read more]

Student Resources

Thumbs up from industry for Ottawa’s new hydrogen strategy

January 3, 2021 Energi Staff 2

Rating: High school and post-secondary Summary: Markham interviews Mark Kirby, CEO of the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association, about the Dec. 16, 2020 announcement of a Canadian hydrogen strategy from the federal government. Related [Read more]

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Governments should take stronger action on energy efficiency: IEA survey

December 3, 2019 Energi Staff

This article was published by the International Energy Agency on Dec. 1, 2019. Governments need to take stronger policy action to reverse the worrying slowdown in global energy efficiency improvements, according to a public survey [Read more]

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Why the minority Trudeau government is unlikely to fall anytime soon

October 23, 2019 Energi Staff

By Michael Brown  This article was published by Folio on Oct. 22, 2019 If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is able to work with opposition parties, either formally or informally, then the possibility of significant constitutional [Read more]

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British Columbia

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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Opinion

Electricity in every village in India, ‘one of greatest achievements in history of energy’ – IEA

June 4, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Globally, nearly 3 billion people forced to cook with wood, other fuels that produce smoke, resulting in 2.8 million premature deaths Bruce Murphy, IEA India Programme Manager, and Hannah Daly, WEO analyst On 28 April 2018 Indian [Read more]

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Alberta

Alberta makes fuel prepayment mandatory at gas stations on June 1

June 1, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Retailers are not required to upgrade their pumps with pay-at-the-pump technology On June 1, new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) rules will take effect and make fuel prepayment mandatory at all gas stations in the [Read more]

Canada

Government of Canada invests in world-leading clean technology in Alberta, BC

May 31, 2018 Energi Staff 2

$10 million to MEG Energy of Calgary to improve bitumen recovery in mining while reducing GHG emissions, water consumption The Government of Canada is contributing $26.34 million towards the development of technologies that lead to less pollution, [Read more]

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Innovation

Canada offering $1 million to 5 woman entrepreneurs in CleanTech Challenge

May 11, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Women in Cleantech Challenge is first of five challenges to be launched in coming months The Government of Canada is challenging women to innovate in the clean technology sector, with a reward of $1 million dollar [Read more]

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Canada

Environment Canada study says carbon pricing works, reduces pollution while growing economy

May 1, 2018 Energi Staff 2

80% of Canadians live in jurisdictions with a price on carbon pollution in 2017 A new analysis by Environment and Climate Change Canada says that pricing carbon can significantly reduce carbon pollution while maintaining a [Read more]

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Innovation

Sales of electric buses increased 40% from 2016 to 2017

April 30, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Adoption of electric buses expected to be focused in regions with government funding due to high upfront cost A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for medium and heavy duty electric drive buses, providing [Read more]

methane emissions
Alberta

Alberta giving oil/gas producers $2.3 billion over 5 years to cut methane emissions

April 25, 2018 Energi Staff 2

New regulations take effect in 2020 The Alberta government announced a draft directive to deliver on commitment to cut industrial methane emissions 45 per cent by 2025, according to a press release. A key component [Read more]

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News

Governments invest $43 million in 40 electric buses for Edmonton Transit

April 16, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Governments of Canada, Alberta will provide over $3.3 billion in federal funding to province over next decade A fleet of electric buses will soon be arriving in Edmonton, paid for by the governments of Canada, [Read more]

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Alberta

62 new Alberta projects receiving regional economic development support of $3.9 million

April 11, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Economic Development Minister Deron Bilous, left, and Jonathan Clarkson 111 projects already receiving close to $9 million in support through first and second intakes of CARES program The Alberta Government announced the approval of 62 [Read more]

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Alberta

New $35 million Alberta program helps energy-intensive industries emissions

March 28, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Funding for challenge is part of $1.4-billion investment, over seven years, for innovation projects Large industrial emitters with innovative ideas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money are invited to apply for funding from [Read more]

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Alberta

Alberta Government announces distribution of funding for coal communities

March 19, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Program includes $40-million fund income support to workers transitioning from thermal coal mines and coal-fired power plants to new jobs or retirement Alberta announced the distribution of funding for the coal communities that will be [Read more]

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British Columbia

BC announces hydraulic fracturing scientific review panel

March 15, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Panel will include three scientists and one Indigenous adviser The British Columbia government has appointed an independent panel for scientific review of hydraulic fracturing to ensure it is meeting the highest safety and environmental standards, [Read more]

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Alberta

Alberta spending $54 million for ‘green’ municipal projects

March 15, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Alberta Municipal Solar Program supported about 85 jobs since March 2016 according to Alberta Government The Alberta government announced it is helping support municipalities by investing in new programs that will save communities money and [Read more]

Alberta

Alberta, ENMAX reach settlement over power purchase agreement fight

March 12, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Alberta government will provide a payment and allow Enmax to transfer carbon offset credits The Government of Alberta and ENMAX have agreed to let the company withdraw from the Power Purchase Arrangement (PPA) legal action [Read more]

British Columbia

BC introduces energy efficiency standards to lower energy bills and greenhouse emissions

March 7, 2018 Energi Staff 2

“To meet our greenhouse-gas reduction targets, we know serious work is needed to accomplish emissions reduction.” – Mungall Government is making regulatory changes that will reduce energy bills for British Columbians, and support the Province’s [Read more]

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Hypocrisy, thy name is Jason Kenney

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

The ultimate Kenney hypocrisy: Saudi investor could receive $600 million to $1.2 billion of Alberta government grants Jason Kenney is courting Saudi Arabia for a $5 billion to $10 billion investment in a petrochemical plant, [Read more]

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