Transforming the electricity system should begin with proven technologies
To further the electrical grid renewal and decarbonization there are some ‘low-hanging fruit’ initiatives that would indicate at least an attempt to progress toward a low carbon electrical grid.
How Canada can crush decarbonization goals, create millions of jobs, and rake in a boatload of cash from America in one fell swoop
If Canada got aggressive with agrivoltaics we would have more healthy food for our tables, more income for our farmers, more solar jobs, lower electricity costs, less carbon pollution and the sweet satisfaction of helping our southern neighbours.
Amid rapid global growth, renewable energy’s Canadian future remains uncertain
In Canada, the defining feature of renewable energy development has been profound instability. Over the past two decades, activity in the sector has alternated between periods of rapid growth and screeching halts.
Trudeau era’s ‘activist’ health policy moves likely in the rear-view mirror, say consultants
Major health policy shifts including cannabis legalization and national dental care were introduced by the last Liberal government, but the path forward for this one is expected to be more restrained.
Energy Minister Hodgson has experience with moving big projects, but some sector experts question plans to build up conventional energy alongside renewables
In the Throne Speech, King Charles III promised development of a Major Federal Project Office to reduce approvals timelines for nationally significant projects from five years to two.
Carney wants a pipeline, but building one will be even harder than it sounds
The Liberal government is pushing for a ‘nation-building’ project to expand fossil fuel production, but the barriers are enormous.
Nuclear power and the engineers behind it are vital to Canada’s clean energy future
Canada is facing a shortage of skilled workers—including in engineering—underscoring the need for greater investments in engineering programs to attract and retain students.
Canada’s critical role in solving the energy trilemma
While the growth of renewables is critical (and to be continued), they will largely be layered on top of existing traditional energy sources, rather than replacing them altogether.
Alberta’s renewables sector is down, but let’s not count it out
No matter the industry, there’s one thing that’s always bad for investment: uncertainty. And in the last two years, the Government of Alberta has heaped a ton of it on renewables developers.
How will new tariffs and trade war affect the renewable energy equation for Canada?
There is a strong need to reformulate the energy equation to address electrification challenges in Canada since there is no more feasible cross-border electricity trade, which leaves both sides vulnerable.
