British Columbia’s New Energy Plan
Commentary on the 2012 Natural Gas Strategy.
Updated BC IPP Supply Map
Information update regarding the elctricity supply of BC independent power producers.
BC Government Report on its BC Hydro Review
Discussion of the Government of BC’s comprehensive review of BC Hydro.
British Columbia’s IPP Supply (with updated map)
According to information released today from BC Hydro, as of April 1, 2011, BC Hydro has 68 electricity purchase agreements (EPAs) with independent power producers (IPPs) [ie, ... Continued
Greenwashing – Why it’s Bad for your Business
Discussion on Business for Social Responsibility’s co-authored report entitled “Understanding and Preventing Greenwash: A Business Guide”.
Electric Cars in the News Part II
Discussion on recent government efforts to improve the affordability and accessablity of hybrid and electrib vehicles.
The BCUC Says What?…in its LTAP Decision
Commentary on the BCUC’s decision on BC Hydo’s 2008 Long Term Acquisition Plan.
Pacific Carbon Trust Makes First Offset Delivery
Annoucning Pacific Carbon Trust’s first delivery of carbon offsets to the BC Government.
2,775 MW – Canada’s Installed Wind Energy Capacity
With Kingston, Ontario’s Island EcoPower Centre Canada now has 2,775 MW of installed wind energy.
In the news: Ski Resort Wind Turbine, US Climate Bill Passes House and a $100M Geothermal IPO
Lots of renewable energy news this past week. Here’s what I find interesting: 1. Vancouver Wind Turbine: Grouse Mountain Ski Resort situated high above the City of Vancouver ... Continued
BC Hydro to Aquire 1/3 Stake in Trail’s Waneta Dam
Today, BC Hydro announced its plans to acquire a direct 1/3 ownership interest in Teck Resources owned 493 MW Waneta Dam for $825 million by signing ... Continued
New Carbon Offset Opportunities from the Pacific Carbon Trust
British Columbia’s Climate Action Plan will soon be providing new opportunities for carbon offset projects.