Protesters break into Muskrat Falls site, more form blockade outside
Protesters broke into the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric site in Labrador and formed a blockade around it, Nalcor Energy confirmed Saturday.
Energy
'Not impressed': Fort McMurray residents bemoan steep utility bills
"There’s only so many punches you can take."
Home is where the power is: a national climate strategy should legislate energy positive homes
The falling cost of renewable energy systems means that all new buildings in Canada could be built to zero net energy standards.
Stéphane Dion removed from Trudeau's environment committee
The Trudeau government has shaken up its cabinet committees and removed Global Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion from the environment, climate change and energy committee which he chaired.
Canadian Natural says Horizon oilsands expansion is on track; losses continue
The Calgary−based company says Horizon was not significantly affected by the wildfires that caused the evacuation of Fort McMurray.
ConocoPhillips Canada plans to cut upwards of 300 staff, mostly in Calgary
ConocoPhillips Canada says it plans to lay off 250 to 300 employees this September.
Access Pipeline sale a symptom of growing oilpatch cash crunch
There's an ongoing garage sale of non−core assets by oil and gas producers struggling to survive.
NY utility plans largest US offshore wind farm
The project would be three times larger than one due to go online this year off Rhode Island.
California seeks to extend landmark climate-change effort
California's cap-and-trade program to fight climate-changing pollution from fossil fuels would survive long past Gov. Jerry Brown's time in office under a state proposal Tuesday.
Bank of Canada says Alberta wildfires helped put economy in reverse
The central bank’s forecast was released Wednesday along with its scheduled announcement on its benchmark interest rate.
This wind and solar project could change the way Canada funds clean energy
As Saskatchewan promises to accelerate renewable energy, one company has proposed the European community ownership model in a move that could change the way Canada funds clean energy.
Protesters rally against construction of B.C. Site C hydroelectric dam
Protest organizers from the group "Fight C" said the dam on the Peace River proposed by BC Hydro is a waste of taxpayer money and infringes on the rights of First Nations.
'Long, long, long overdue:' First plank of Alberta climate-change plan passes
The bill gives the province the power to levy a tax on home and business heating bills and on gasoline at the pumps.
Alberta petrochemical fund draws more interest than government was expecting
Energy Minister Marg McCuaig−Boyd says the petrochemicals diversification program, which provides $500 million in royalty credits to the sector, has attracted local and international applicants.