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P.E.I. solar rebate pause leaves industry in limbo, raising climate questions

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MIT-alumni startup is making solar projects cheaper and faster with robot automation

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Ontario applies 25 percent surcharge on all electricity exports to the United States

March 10, 2025
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March 9, 2025

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Wood Mackenzie launches Lens Power & Renewables

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March 5, 2025

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By Derick LilaJanuary 2, 2025

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Press Release

The Canada Infrastructure Bank invests in building Nova Scotia and New Brunswick transmission line

Essential energy connection to enhance grid capacity and reliability

March 5, 2025

Perspective

Toronto Hydro quietly launches an interactive load “Capacity Map”

While users must still submit a service connection request for detailed feasibility assessments, the map provides an initial indication of potential site options. ...

March 4, 2025

Insight

Indigenous-led 23.6 megawatt Alberta solar farm comes online this spring—but there’s a catch

The $52-million solar farm is set to power for 20,000 homes, contributing to economic reconciliation while navigating evolving provincial energy policies.

March 3, 2025

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New solar technician training program launches at a community college in eastern Canada

The college says the program will address Canada’s growing demand for skilled clean energy workers.

February 25, 2025

Press Release

Quebec-based Innergex signs agreement to be acquired by Quebec pension fund (CDPQ)

The Transaction is expected to close by Q4 2025

February 25, 2025

Studies and Modelling

Carbon capture more costly than switching to renewables, researchers find

This holds true even if zero-emission energy systems power the technology deployed to extract carbon dioxide, the researchers say.

February 16, 2025

Insight

Nova Scotia is struggling with power outages—reported almost daily

For farmers like David Meister, frequent power outages mean losing access to critical systems, making daily operations significantly harder.

February 14, 2025

Perspective

The problem with Ontario’s newly launched solar rebates

A data-driven analysis of missed net metering opportunities.

February 11, 2025

Press Release

Canada needs 840 solar power stations or 16 nuclear plants to hit 2050 emissions target

Due to population growth, economic growth and the transition to electrified transportation, electricity demand in Canada will increase substantially in coming years, says ...

February 11, 2025

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Medicine Hat acquires largest urban solar project in Canada, Faces economic scrutiny

While city officials highlight the strategic benefits of local solar production and carbon credit revenue, critics question the project's financial sustainability, citing its ...

February 6, 2025