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Canadian cities, towns play key role in renewable energy revolution

February 21, 2021 Energi Staff 2

Rating: High school and post-secondary Summary: Markham interviews Kirby Calvert, project technical lead and co-director of CEKAP (Community Energy Knowledge Action Partnership), about the launch of Quest Canada‘s Free Renewable Energy Planning Resource for municipalities [Read more]

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Canada

Welcome to the North American electricity grid, Newfoundland and Labrador!

July 4, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Transmission Links are part of larger initiative to provide renewable energy from Newfoundland to new markets with neighbours In Feb. 2018, the island of Newfoundland joined the interconnected North American electricity grid, according to the [Read more]

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Canada

Which cities have the highest solar potential in Canada? – NEB

June 22, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Over 98% of Canada’s solar power generation capacity is currently located in Ontario Cities in Saskatchewan have the highest solar potential in Canada, according to new analysis from the National Energy Board. Although all provinces and [Read more]

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Europe finding opportunity in the energy transformation – IRENA

May 30, 2018 Energi Staff 2

In 2017, the EU was second largest market for renewables in the world As European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, Miguel Arias Cañete is tasked with accelerating the deployment of renewable energy in the [Read more]

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Canada

Canada set to become member of International Renewable Energy Agency

May 28, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, Kim Rudd (r.) and IRENA Director-General Adnan Z. Amin Currently, 181 countries and the European Union are engaged in IRENA’s work Canada is set to become a [Read more]

Innovation

Corporate sourcing of renewables growing, taking place in 75 countries

May 28, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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]

EU
Innovation

Producing hydrogen from offshore wind for industry in Europe – IEA

May 25, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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]

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Regulatory reform key to meeting renewable energy targets in Panama – IRENA

May 22, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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]

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Advancing Africa with renewable energy auctions – IRENA

May 16, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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]

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Opinion

Where are we on the road to a clean energy future? – IEA

May 4, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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]

News

Electricity sector will experience major transformations in 2018 – IEA

April 18, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Electricity power sector still accounts for 40% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions The role of electricity in our economies and societies is growing rapidly. The power sector is becoming a critical actor in the global [Read more]

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Innovation

Global renewable energy generation continues strong growth, almost cost-competitive with fossil fuels

April 7, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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]

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News

Competition open for 2nd and 3rd rounds of Alberta Renewable Electricity Program

April 4, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Program expected to attract $10 billion in new private investment Competition is now open for the second and third rounds of the Renewable Electricity Program, which will see more private-sector investment, jobs and partnerships with Indigenous [Read more]

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British Columbia

Study explores BC’s renewable hydrogen energy potential

March 29, 2018 Energi Staff 2

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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Opinion

Why time is right for Alberta to lead in non-utility procurement of renewable energy – Pembina

March 9, 2018 Energi Staff 2

By Sara Hastings-Simon, Saeed Kaddoura, Mark Porter, Alexander Klonick As climate action and the commitment to hit our targets gains ground in Canada, including the federal government’s commitment to phase out coal, companies required to meet carbon [Read more]

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Innovation

Pembina Institute launches interactive map of Alberta clean energy projects

March 6, 2018 Energi Staff 2

New website features over 120 projects, ranging from wind and solar to energy efficiency and clean tech The Pembina Institute recently launched an interactive online tool showcasing the multitude of new clean energy projects operating [Read more]

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Alberta

Indigenous partnerships required to bid in Alberta’s 2nd round of renewable energy power

February 8, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Albertans will see new jobs, more private-sector investment and increased green power generation as the next phase of the Renewable Electricity Program focuses on partnerships with Indigenous communities, according to an Alberta government press release. [Read more]

Saskatchewan
News

Saskatchewan commits to 50% renewable energy by 2030, mainly driven by wind

February 8, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Alberta has target for its electricity sector to hit 30% renewable energy by 2030 Two years ago, SaskPower announced it would reduce emissions by 40 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and said it [Read more]

News

Changing utility business models and electricity investment in Europe – IEA

January 9, 2018 Energi Staff 2

6 utilities collectively called on EU to increase renewable energy target of 35% by 2030 By IEA Energy Investment Analysts Michael Waldron and Yoko Nobuoka. The traditional utility business model of selling electricity from large-scale thermal power plants and expanding [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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