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The proposed changes, released Friday, would change several provisions that industry and provincial governments objected to in the original version.

Experts say the world is "past peak fossil power" but warn against uneven development of energy projects.

Electrical grid upgrades are crucial because households need affordable, reliable power and access to clean technologies like electric vehicles and heat pumps.

But the Alberta Electric Systems Operator says people should continue to conserve power into the evening, as extremely cold temperatures continued to pose problems.

Germany aims to cut its emissions to net zero by 2045 and is working to ramp up the use of solar and wind power and other renewable sources.

Denis Lemire did not plan to become an online troll. But after Alberta's UCP government infiltrated everything from his morning commute to the ads on his favourite podcasts with "blatant misinformation," the father of three said he felt impelled to act.  

If ambitious regulations are put in place, a net-zero electricity grid will be within reach by 2035, with massive benefits for human health.

Alberta is following Ontario's playbook: Sharpening knives that will be plunged into the backs of renewable energy workers, landowners and diversified energy companies across the province. 

A green energy transition won’t eliminate electricity generation from large utilities, but will transfer a significant amount of revenue and profit from companies reliant on fossil fuels to individuals and growing Canadian businesses. 

Calgary MP George Chahal said Wednesday that Smith is spreading misinformation about the federal Liberal government's plans to bring Canada's electricity grid to net-zero. 

Everyone knew Danielle Smith was skeptical of wind and solar and their demonstrated ability to deliver low-cost, zero-carbon electricity. But few imagined she'd sacrifice jobs and investment in her own province to prevent it from being built.

A new study shows that cutting down trees for paper, furniture and fuel emits three times more carbon than flying.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday, June 19, 2023, he remains confident his government will eventually support a connected loop of Atlantic and Quebec electricity, allowing the Maritimes to end its reliance on coal.

Cryptocurrency mining uses huge amounts of energy, but activists are pushing for a change in its code to reduce its environmental impact.

Danielle Smith's bad math on net-zero electricity shows just how far she's willing to bend the truth to win an election — and how hard she'll fight the Trudeau Liberals on climate policy if she does, writes columnist Max Fawcett.