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04/30/2025

Canada's clean energy industry is calling for action.

The industry says Carney's win is a key opportunity — but warns delays on tax credits could cost Canada its edge.

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CanREA urges Prime Minister Carney to act quickly on clean energy investment promises—sees Liberal re-election as a big win.

04/29/2025

He signed up for solar and to earn a little money on the side—but more than a decade later, he's stuck with a $20,000 bill to get out of it.

A Toronto-area man is caught in a costly and frustrating battle over a solar panel lease signed under Ontario’s now-defunct microFIT program. His story is raising questions about the long-term risks and fine print behind some rooftop solar contracts.

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04/25/2025

Ontario’s grid is heading into overdrive — but can the system keep up?

Our analysis of a new Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) report shows electricity demand will soar 75% by 2050, fueled by EVs, data centres, and a surging population. Meeting that growth will require massive investments in new generation, storage, and transmission — and the clock is already ticking.

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04/23/2025

Calgary is doubling down on its bet that homeowners and businesses are ready to invest in greener buildings — with help from City Hall.

The city approved $20 million to extend the Clean Energy Improvement Program for homeowners and $10 million to launch a similar program for commercial properties. The loan program, structured as self-supported debt, allows repayments through property taxes without affecting non-participant taxpayers.

Critics question the city's role in lending and its long-term funding strategy if federal support ends.

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04/18/2025

More than 325 people assembled in Toronto this week for the fifth annual Operators Summit.

Presented by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), this is Canada’s largest conference and exhibition devoted to the operation of renewable energy and energy storage sites.

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04/02/2025

Tesla’s problems are bigger than just Elon Musk.

The auto giant is facing more than a leadership controversy — falling sales, vandalized vehicles, and growing competition are risking the company’s future. While Musk’s public persona has sparked backlash, the combination of aging models and unmet promises is truly challenging Tesla’s once unshakable dominance.

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03/31/2025

While Canada has made notable progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, driven largely by cuts in the electricity sector, the persistent rise in oil sands emissions and regional disparities highlight the challenges of meeting future climate targets.

We break it all down in this latest insight.

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03/28/2025

As Ottawa pledges $11 million to help remote Indigenous communities transition away from diesel to renewable energy, experts say the real challenge lies not in technology—but in building lasting local control, navigating seasonal delays, and ensuring long-term energy independence.

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03/20/2025

U.S. solar industry rebrands to win MAGA supporters.

Facing political uncertainty in the Trump era, the U.S. solar industry is strategically rebranding itself as patriotic and economically advantageous, aiming to appeal to conservative values of energy independence and American innovation. But what's the strategy?

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03/18/2025

Efficiency P.E.I. halts solar rebate program.

The program had already distributed over $9.2 million across 979 installations. But why stop it now?

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03/13/2025

The Canada Growth Fund led a $55-million USD funding round in Montreal-based dcbel.

The move will help Canada “improve its competitiveness on the world stage” by scaling companies and guarding their intellectual property, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management CEO Yannick Beaudoin CFA said in a statement.

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03/10/2025

Premier Doug Ford makes good on his threat to slap a 25% surcharge on electricity sold to the U.S. in retaliation for President Donald Trump‘s tariffs.

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03/04/2025

Toronto Hydro has launched a new interactive Capacity Map.

The tool is designed to assist developers, contractors, and businesses in assessing available electrical load capacity across the city. This article explains how this new resource works, what it offers, and what it doesn't.

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02/25/2025

Amid mounting frustration over frequent outages and regulatory fines, Nova Scotia Power pledges a $1.3 billion investment to modernize aging infrastructure and improve reliability, but residents remain skeptical about whether these efforts will be enough to prevent future disruptions.

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