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Report: Proposed GHG Protocol changes could raise clean-energy costs for Canadian companies

By Derick Lila7 hours ago

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Ontario battery storage projects secure financing as energy storage investment accelerates

1 day ago

Canada commits $26M to clean energy (and other) projects in Alberta and Saskatchewan

3 days ago
Nova Scotia’s latest DER Roadmap opens the door to new distributed energy markets

6 days ago
Quebec unveils first long-term energy plan, targeting 77% renewable energy by 2050

July 1, 2026
Canada expands no-cost home retrofit program to four more provinces

June 30, 2026

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Massive fire at solar-powered warehouse in Los Angeles triggered shelter-in-place orders for thousands of residents

A smaller rooftop solar fire occurred at the same warehouse in 2024.

June 18, 2026

Studies and Modelling

What happens to floating solar panels during icy Canadian winters? Well, now we know!

Scientists demonstrate how one type of floating solar system operated during Canada's cold winter conditions and efficiently generated energy.

June 16, 2026

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Ontario’s latest electricity procurement signals a market shift toward battery storage

LT2 procurement awarded 640 MW of battery storage at record-low prices.

June 12, 2026

Press Release

SUNation Energy and Suniva enter definitive merger agreement

The combined company will be led under the Suniva name

June 10, 2026

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Is Quebec becoming Canada’s next solar market?

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Canada Greener Homes Program is coming back. But first, let’s discuss what went wrong last time

April 13, 20260

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The $20,000 Solar Question: Should you wait for Perovskite Solar or install panels now?

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What if the future of solar is a material you’ve probably never heard of?

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Alberta municipalities push for stronger oversight of door-to-door solar sales

Concerns over high-pressure solar sales tactics have prompted Alberta municipalities to seek stronger consumer protections while preserving access to residential solar adoption.

June 10, 2026

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One of Canada’s largest solar projects secures $15 million federal investment as construction begins

The 100-MW Turning Sun Solar Project in Saskatchewan has officially entered construction

June 7, 2026

Studies and Modelling

Dust has minimal impact on solar panel power output performance, researchers find

Only 2% to 3% power output loss due to dust?

June 6, 2026

Press Release

Two-thirds of Albertans want more renewable energy in their communities

New polling challenges the narrative that Albertans oppose clean energy development

May 28, 2026

Studies and Modelling

Despite headlines, America’s solar boom isn’t sparking constant backlash

The study is timely as electricity demand and utility bills rise.

May 28, 2026

Press Release

Canada invests over $4.5M in solar and other clean energy projects across British Columbia

Federal funding supports Indigenous-led renewable energy projects, energy security and economic resilience in rural and remote communities

May 13, 2026

Studies and Modelling

Do higher gas prices lead to increased usage of electric cars?

When fuel prices go up, the authors note, hybrid drivers turn more often to electricity.

May 8, 2026

Science and Technology

How renewable energy can be most efficiently integrated into the electric grid

Integrating solar panels and EVs into local grids can create voltage issues, but community-scale battery storage can solve them at roughly half the ...

May 8, 2026

Studies and Modelling

Boston University study says renewables more cost effective than direct air capture at reducing carbon

The new analysis also incorporated both climate and local health impacts, and underscored a reality that conventional carbon accounting misses.

May 5, 2026

Canada Could Land $200 Billion in Clean Energy

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Canada expects $200B in renewables spending, but one bottleneck could hold it back

A market opportunity—on paper

April 30, 2026