Between 1995 and 2023, global fossil fuel consumption increased by 62 per cent.
electricity consumption
Despite its aggressive plan, the government added layers of uncertainty and complexity to project reviews.
Wind and solar power must be backed up by other sources to ensure constant availability.
If these provinces do not comply, they may be hit with another carbon tax.
Solar panels and wind turbines require more than 10 times the quantity of materials compared to carbon fuel-based alternatives.
The federal carbon tax will ultimately max out at $170 per tonne in 2030.
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.
Since 2006, wind and solar generators in Texas have received about $19.4 billion in federal, state and local subsidies.