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Clean electricity regs can be tweaked, but no special deal for Alberta: Guilbeault
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault speaks at an event on the Ottawa river, Friday, September 29, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
energy and resources
U.S. power grids must adapt to rapid electrification, operators say
The sun begins to rise near power lines Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, near Monee, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
energy and resources
Biden calls for up to three oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico
TEMPE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 28: US President Joe Biden gives a speech at the Tempe Center for the Arts on September 28, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. Biden delivered remarks on protecting democracy, honoring the legacy of the late Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), and revealed funding for the McCain Library.(Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
rob magazine
Subterra Renewables is bringing geothermal to a condo tower near you
Lucie Andlauer of Subterra has put a new spin on an old technology. If the company has its way— and can find enough drilling rigs to keep up with demand— geothermal will be coming soon to a condo development near you. Toronto, Sept 2023
report on business
Ottawa’s clean electricity regulations put consumers at risk, Alberta’s electricity operator says
Solar panels pictured at the Michichi Solar project near Drumheller, Alta., Tuesday, July 11, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
energy and resources
Brookfield Asset Management enters second renewable energy joint venture with Axis Energy
FILE PHOTO: People walk to Brookfield Place off Bay Street on the day of the annual general meeting for Brookfield Asset Management shareholders in Toronto, May 7, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
international business
Wind power industry drifts off course as perfect storm of issues affects dozens of projects
FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the construction site for the foundations of wind turbines for the Fecamp offshore park, in Le Havre, Normandy, France, May 1, 2022. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo
energy and resources
Nearly two-thirds of Albertans oppose government’s pause on renewable energy approvals: poll
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to business leaders at the Global Business Forum in Banff, Alta., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
energy and resources
Rising oil and gas emissions counterbalancing progress toward Canada’s climate goals in other sectors, new estimate shows
A rainbow appears to come down on pumpjacks drawing out oil and gas from wells near Calgary, Alta., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. Canada has the third largest oil reserves in the world and is the world's fourth largest oil producer. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
energy and resources
Canadian miner IsoEnergy to buy Consolidated Uranium amid clean energy demand boom
Bay Street sign at the intersection of King Street in downtown Toronto Wednesday afternoon July 30/2003. Photo By Deborah Baic 30/07/03
energy and resources
Shell CEO Wael Sawan under pressure from within on renewables shift
FILE PHOTO: Shell CEO Wael Sawan attends the China Development Forum 2023 in Beijing, China, on March 25, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
energy and resources
No new oil, coal projects needed as fossil-fuel demand to peak this decade, IEA report says
Even if no new government climate policies are introduced before 2030, global demand for fossil fuels will still peak before the end of this decade, a new report by the International Energy Agency states. A flare stack lights the sky from a refinery in Edmonton on December 28, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
international business
Toy maker Lego remains committed to finding sustainable materials despite failed recycle attempt
FILE PHOTO: Pieces of Lego bricks are seen in a shop in Paris, France, April 5, 2016. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/File Photo
opinion
Trees burn – of course they do. That doesn’t make them climate-change villains
Peter Kuitenbrouwer
opinion
How to blend oil and climate
The Editorial Board
report on business
The conversation around the energy transition is changing
Members of the Saudi delegation wait for transportation at the World Petroleum Congress in Calgary, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
energy and resources
U.S. Energy Department announces $325-million for batteries that can store clean electricity longer
FILE - This photo shows a battery energy storage facility in Saginaw, Texas, April 25, 2023, that is owned and operated by Eolian L.P. The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday, Sept. 22, announced a $325 million investment in long-duration battery storage projects. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde, File)
energy and resources
Europe’s power industry warns aging electricity grids risk failing green goals
FILE PHOTO: Pylons of high-tension electricity power lines are seen in Avesnes-le-Sec, near Cambrai, France, January 8, 2021. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File Photo
energy and resources
Japan’s Mitsui, Canada’s Northland Power to build a one gigawatt offshore wind farm in Taiwan
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alberta
Pathways Alliance watching Trans Mountain’s latest hurdles with dismay
Pathways Alliance CEO Kendall Dilling is interviewed at the World Petroleum Congress in Calgary, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh