Nova Scotia Coalition Slams Premier’s $30M Push for Onshore Fracking “Red flags”—20 of them—raised about Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s “reckless plan to frack” for onshore fossil gas in the province.

Nova Scotia's Fracking Resource and Action Coalition (NOFRAC)'s report calls Premier Tim Houston's promotion of #fracking for onshore gas "reckless" and says it ignores repeated opposition to fracking from the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs.
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Legal Group Accuses UK Gas Companies of Breaking Competition Law Warning letters sent to 10 gas companies, alleging they may have acted together to undermine the adoption of heat pumps.

Environmental lawyers in the U.K. have sent warning letters to 10 gas companies, alleging they may be in breach of competition law.
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Targeted Relief, Windfall Profits Tax Alternatives to Cutting Gas Tax Targeted gas tax relief for less wealthy households, a tax on fossil fuel company profits, and a shift to cheaper-to-operate EVs emerged as alternatives after the federal government suspended the fuel...

Suspending the federal gas excise tax is a “responsible, temporary measure” that offers “real relief” to Canadian families, according to PM Mark Carney. But there are growing calls for better alternatives.
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Asia Races Ahead on Clean Growth While the West Idles: Polman As many western countries take the slow road through the energy transition, Asia is aggressively “rewiring the global economy,” says business leader and sustainable development advocate Paul Polman.

As many western countries take the slow road through the #EnergyTransition, #Asia is aggressively “rewiring the global economy,” says @paulpolman.bsky.social. He sees a seismic difference between how the West is managing its transition off fossil fuels and the path pursued by many Asian countries.

One more reminder of this upcoming discussion about energy consumption, policy, resilience, and Canada's climate goals. Join us this Thursday, April 16!
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‘Complete Farce’: Ottawa Defers to Alberta on Impact Assessment Despite Overwhelming Indigenous Rejection Defying significant Indigenous opposition, Ottawa quietly handed Alberta control over environmental impact assessments in a new cooperation agreement.

Defying significant #Indigenousopposition, Ottawa gave Alberta control over #environmentalimpactassessments in a new cooperation agreement. 11 Indigenous groups that commented on the draft called for significant changes and more meaningful involvement in the process of finalization.

Liberal Party Convention Declares Energy Efficiency a Nation-Building Project Expanded grants for low-income housing retrofits, along with scaled-up public and private financing for energy efficiency, could be among the next steps after the Liberal Party convention this past we...

A resolution on "energy efficiency as a nation-building project" was adopted this past weekend at the Liberal Party convention. Next steps may include expanded grants for low-income housing retrofits and scaled-up public and private financing for energy efficiency. #NationBuilding #EnergyEfficiency

Could a New Nuclear Reactor Drive Up Electricity Rates in New Brunswick? Can the province afford a new reactor? A look at how it will be paid for, and how it could impact electricity rates.

Can New Brunswick afford a new nuclear reactor? What will it do to residents' electricity rates? Mark Winfield and Susan O'Donnell look at the potential impacts of the NB Power Review Panel's recommendation to build a nuclear reactor at the Point Lepreau site.
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Special Edition: Six Weeks of War Highlight Energy Security at a Crossroads | The Energy Mix With a shaky ceasefire and ongoing destruction creating constant uncertainty across the Middle East, this week's edition brings you news from the past week to help you dig in more deeply.

This week, a special edition of The SHIFT looks at the underlying current of energy security as destruction continues across the Middle East under a shaky ceasefire.
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Facing a packed community hall, Minister Nate Glubish questioned Olds town council’s "common sense" in allowing a $10B AI data centre and its 1.4GW power plant within town boundaries. Read about residents' reactions:
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The first summit on phasing out fossil fuels will take place in Colombia later this month. Wealthy producers like Australia and Norway will be joined by small island states like Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Canada will be the largest fossil fuel producer there. #Renewables #FossilFuelPhaseOut

The energy shock brought on by the American/Israeli war in Iran had Canadian trade officials scrambling to tie down new export markets. But some are projecting that higher oil and gas prices won’t last long enough to justify the contracts, while others call for a faster shift to clean energy.

Ontario Moves to Gut Green Development Standards, Undercut Affordable Energy The Ontario government’s latest legislative effort to accelerate housing starts has received a failing grade from a suite of climate, housing, and affordability experts, including former Toronto mayor...

Ontario’s proposed Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act promises to “reduce barriers to homebuilding and increase economic efficiency by creating a simplified and standardized format for official plans...” Critics say it aims to weaken municipal environmental protections.

Alberta Waives Review For Massive Data Centre While ‘Old Dog’ Official Admits Knowledge Gap A 1.4-gigawatt, gas-powered artificial intelligence (AI) data centre proposed for Olds, Alberta will bypass a formal environmental impact assessment (EIA), even as officials confess data centres are a...

“I’m a bit of an old dog, so I don’t know what this AI stuff is really all about. I just want to go and play hockey,” Darren Bourget of the AEPA said in discussions about an AI data centre proposed for Olds, AB that will bypass a formal environmental impact assessment. #Alberta #datacentres #EIA

The war in the Middle East raised many questions. We've convened Dan Woynillowicz, Patricia Lightburn, @brhaley.bsky.social and @georgeprbenson.bsky.social to grapple with this one: How does Canada navigate the squeeze caused by the Iran energy war? Registration now.
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Iran Will Likely Deepen Its Control Over the Strait of Hormuz The Conversation asked five experts how the war with Iran will reshape the Middle East. Chris Ogden, a professor of global affairs, suggests Tehran will likely impose shipping transit fees in the stra...

@ca.theconversation.com asked five experts how the war with Iran will reshape the Middle East. Chris Ogden, a professor of global affairs, suggests Tehran will likely impose shipping transit fees in the strait to fund its recovery and project greater regional influence. #Iran #EnergyCrisis #Hormuz

It Wasn't the Carbon Tax After All The energy transition was already speeding up. The fossil industry was already losing ground. The geopolitical moment we're in is set to speed things up. Cue the counter-spin at full throttle.

Alex Cool-Fergus in the latest Weekender: The #energy transition was already speeding up. The #fossil industry was already losing ground. The #geopolitical moment we're in is set to speed things up. Cue the counter-spin. energymixweekender.substack.com/p/it-wasnt-t...
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New Oil and Gas Projects Heighten Canada's Financial Risk With the transition away from fossil fuels under way, gaining momentum, and picking up  a major boost from the past month of energy price shocks, Canadian banks, provinces, and the larger economy rema...

As long as Canada props up oil and gas companies, we expose our investments and pensions to heavy financial risk. Hear more from the March 31 webinar we co-hosted with Carbon Tracker.
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Regulators Throw First-of-Its-Kind Canadian Hybrid Semi Into Neutral B.C.-based Edison Motors set out to be an industry leader in a complex regulatory and market landscape. For now, they’ve reverted from a hybrid semi truck design back to diesel.

Plans to manufacture commercially available, Canadian-made diesel-hybrid semi trucks have stalled for now at B.C.'s Edison Motors, but they're still working toward approval in a largely untapped market. www.theenergymix.com/regulators-t...

Alberta Regulator’s Email Error Sparks Outrage, Frustration, and Some Thanks The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) last week exposed the email addresses of nearly 600 individuals who submitted comments about a controversial coal mine project proposed for Crowsnest Pass.

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has exposed the email addresses of nearly 600 individuals who submitted comments about a controversial coal mine project, leading to exasperation and disappointment with the regulatory body. Read more: #AER #EnergyRegulator #PrivacyBreach

BYD Eyes 20 Dealership Locations After Canada Greenlights Chinese EV Imports Chinese automaking giant BYD is taking steps toward cementing its place in Canada’s EV market, with plans to open up to 20 dealerships across the country.

Chinese automaking giant BYD is taking steps toward cementing its place in Canada’s EV market, with plans to open up to 20 dealerships across the country. Read on for more about their plans as they enter the Canadian EV market. #EVs #BYD #ChineseEVsInCanada

Up to $220B, 80,000 Jobs At Risk if Canada Can’t Deliver on Clean Power Grid With the federal government expected to release its long-awaited national electricity strategy this week, Canada could be in line to lose $110 to $220 billion in new investment and 40,000 to 80,000 di...

Canada could lose $110-$220 billion in new investment and 40,000-80,000 direct jobs if the new electricity strategy fails to deliver a clean power grid “at the scale and speed that industry and investors need,” SHARE concludes. #CdnPoli #GreenJobs #CleanJobs #NationalElectricityStrategy

Senate Advances Measure to Modernize Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act Canada set its appliance efficiency rules back when CDs were popular and it’s time for an update, say lawmakers.

A bill to modernize Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act has cleared 2nd reading in the Senate. Proponents say Bill S-4 will help keep up with emerging technologies like smart thermostats and AI-equipped industrial systems, and also be critical to Canada’s climate targets. #CEEA #energyefficiency #CdnPoli

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Energy and Climate Solutions Are Right In Front of Us. Fossil Fuels Keep Dragging Them Down. | The Energy Mix This week's edition looks at belligerent oil and gas companies, stalls and delays around legislation and regulation, and weakening climate targets—AND how the shift to renewable energy is happening an...

This week's edition looks at belligerent oil and gas companies, stalls and delays around legislation and regulation, and weakening climate targets—AND how the shift to renewable energy is happening anyway. www.linkedin.com/posts/theene...

Balcony Solar a Largely Untapped Option in Canada Regulatory, technical, and building barriers limit adoption, despite growing interest in plug-in solar systems and widespread use in Europe and the United States.

Balcony solar systems are helping people with energy affordability and security, and cutting emissions. Why aren't more Canadians getting on board? Here's a look at the possibilities, and the challenges: www.theenergymix.com/balcony-sola...

Alberta Regulator Shuts Down Landowner’s Ethics Complaint Without Investigation Alberta's energy watchdog will not investigate board director David Yager for conflict of interest policy violations alleged by landowner Dwight Popowich.

BREAKING news:
Alberta's new methane control regulations undercut the plan it signed with Ottawa 48 hours earlier.
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And the AER says it will not investigate its own director for conflict of interest.
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Climate-Aligned Finance Act Gets Fresh Look from Experts Experts dove deep into the Climate-Aligned Finance Act (CAFA) this week, looking at how it could translate into enforceable regulation.

Can the Climate-Aligned Finance Act pull Canada out of its fossil fuel investment rut and redirect capital to investing in net-zero goals?
Experts met this week to take a look.
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Add Climate Solutions to Climate Crisis Talk: Katharine Hayhoe Climate scientists and communicators practice science denial when they focus on dire climate news without pointing to solutions, says veteran climate scientist and communicator Katharine Hayhoe

Balancing climate crisis facts with information about climate solutions works better than wielding a "wheelbarrow of scary facts" says climate scientist and communicator Dr. Katharine Hayhoe.
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Alberta to Set Its Own Methane Regulations, Delay to 2035 A preliminary agreement between Alberta and Ottawa will allow the province to set its own regulations on methane emissions and postpone the deadline for reducing emissions to 2035.

Alberta will set its own regulations on #methane emissions and postpone the deadline for reducing those emissions to 2035, delaying one of the most affordable and quickest means of getting to deep reductions in greenhouse gases.
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