electricity consumption

2:30AM
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Federal government’s ’carbon-free’ electricity target far-fetched

Despite its aggressive plan, the government added layers of uncertainty and complexity to project reviews.


2:30AM
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Canada could capitalize as global electricity demand continues to rise

Wind and solar power must be backed up by other sources to ensure constant availability.


11:30AM
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Ottawa drops the hammer on four provinces reliant on fossil fuels

If these provinces do not comply, they may be hit with another carbon tax.


10:09AM
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Market-driven innovation much greener than government ‘net-zero’ mandates

Solar panels and wind turbines require more than 10 times the quantity of materials compared to carbon fuel-based alternatives.


11:26AM
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Ottawa making electricity more expensive for Albertans

The federal carbon tax will ultimately max out at $170 per tonne in 2030.


10:59AM
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Europe’s skyrocketing power prices underscore challenges with renewable sources

Europe’s energy crunch should serve as a cautionary tale for governments across North America with regard to the challenges of abruptly changing our energy mix by subsidizing renewable energy.


1:29PM
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Canadian policymakers should learn from ‘renewable’ experience in California and Texas

Since 2006, wind and solar generators in Texas have received about $19.4 billion in federal, state and local subsidies.


7:00PM
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On Earth Day, we should celebrate Canada’s environmental track record

Per-capita solid waste disposal declined by 10 per cent between 2002 and 2018.