Alternative energy

HTEC, which currently operates five hydrogen fuels stations in B.C., Friday received hundreds of millions of dollars to build up to 20 such stations across western Canada with 18 in B.C. and two in Alberta. (Submitted).

B.C. company receives hundreds of millions to expand hydrogen fuel stations

Vancouver-based HTEC to build up to 18 hydrogen fuel stations in B.C., two in Alberta

 

Hydrogen-powered vehicles could become more common on B.C. roads, especially in Nanaimo, which is one of three cities selected to produce hydrogen for a provincewide hydrogen fuel production and distribution network. (Photo submitted)

B.C. partnering on provincewide hydrogen refuelling network

Nanaimo, Burnaby, Prince George, North Vancouver tabbed for HTEC’s H2 Gateway project facilities

 

Hydrogen-powered vehicles could become more common on B.C. roads, especially in Nanaimo, which is one of three cities selected to produce hydrogen for a provincewide hydrogen fuel production and distribution network. (Photo submitted)

B.C. partnering on provincewide hydrogen refuelling network

Nanaimo, Burnaby, Prince George, North Vancouver tabbed for HTEC’s H2 Gateway project facilities

 

B.C. MP and energy minister Jonathan Wilkinson (right) last month signed an agreement with Germany represented by vice-chancellor Robert Habeck (left) to help “acclerate” the commercial-scale hydrogen trade between Canada and Germany. Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who now serves as Canada’s ambassador to Germany, attended the signing ceremony in Hamburg, represented by its Lord Mayor Peter Tschentscher. (Twitter)

Former B.C. premier Horgan helps sell Canadian hydrogen in Germany

But recent agreement between Canada and Germany will largely benefit Atlantic Canada

B.C. MP and energy minister Jonathan Wilkinson (right) last month signed an agreement with Germany represented by vice-chancellor Robert Habeck (left) to help “acclerate” the commercial-scale hydrogen trade between Canada and Germany. Former B.C. premier John Horgan, who now serves as Canada’s ambassador to Germany, attended the signing ceremony in Hamburg, represented by its Lord Mayor Peter Tschentscher. (Twitter)
Frankie Nelson, left, business manager for Atlantic Power Inc.’s Williams Lake power plant, and Sean Gillespie, vice president of operations for Atlantic Power, spoke at the committee of the whole meeting at Williams Lake city hall on Feb. 6, 2024. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake power plant, city’s biggest tax payer gives 1 year notice

Atlantic Power has given BC Hydro notice on the current contract, citing financial viability

Frankie Nelson, left, business manager for Atlantic Power Inc.’s Williams Lake power plant, and Sean Gillespie, vice president of operations for Atlantic Power, spoke at the committee of the whole meeting at Williams Lake city hall on Feb. 6, 2024. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Premier David Eby, here seen in early November 2023, said his government is close to announcing “better cooperation” with the federal government on financial support for heat pumps as well as heating costs generally. (Screencap) (Screencap)

B.C. Premier Eby signals ‘better co-operation’ with Ottawa on heat pumps

Housing and critical infrastructure other points of discussion with federal leaders

Premier David Eby, here seen in early November 2023, said his government is close to announcing “better cooperation” with the federal government on financial support for heat pumps as well as heating costs generally. (Screencap) (Screencap)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Japanese PM Kishida visits Ottawa, asks for Canada’s help on clean energy transition

Kishida talked liquefied natural gas and nuclear energy Thursday

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A wind turbine is shown at a wind farm near Pincher Creek, Alta., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. An energy-focused think tank says Indigenous energy sovereignty in Canada’s North is “absolutely critical and fundamental” to addressing climate change, but more support is needed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Indigenous communities leading the switch to renewable energy in the North

Action vital as territories warming at two to four times the global average

A wind turbine is shown at a wind farm near Pincher Creek, Alta., Wednesday, March 9, 2016. An energy-focused think tank says Indigenous energy sovereignty in Canada’s North is “absolutely critical and fundamental” to addressing climate change, but more support is needed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Fieldwork undertaken by Kitselas Geothermal to explore the feasibility of a geothermal power project at Lakelse Lake. (Photo courtesy Kitselas Geothermal)

Shell Canada signs deal with Kitselas Geothermal in northwest B.C.

Energy giant invests in Lakelse Lake geothermal potential

Fieldwork undertaken by Kitselas Geothermal to explore the feasibility of a geothermal power project at Lakelse Lake. (Photo courtesy Kitselas Geothermal)
This image released by Anacapa Architecture shows the view from an off-grid guest house in Hollister Ranch, Calif., one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal areas in California, located on a wildlife preserve. The Anacapa Architecture firm, in Santa Barbara, California, and Portland, Oregon, has built several upscale off-grid homes in recent years, and has several more off-grid projects in the works. (Erin Feinblatt via AP)

Off-grid living beckons more than just hardy pioneer types

Today’s off-grid living encompasses everything from “dry camping” in RVs to swank Santa Barbara estates

This image released by Anacapa Architecture shows the view from an off-grid guest house in Hollister Ranch, Calif., one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal areas in California, located on a wildlife preserve. The Anacapa Architecture firm, in Santa Barbara, California, and Portland, Oregon, has built several upscale off-grid homes in recent years, and has several more off-grid projects in the works. (Erin Feinblatt via AP)
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Coastal First Nation’s clean energy conversion efforts ahead of curve in B.C.

The heat pump project aims to provide the Haiɫzaqv with healthy homes and tackle energy poverty

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A MarineLabs Data Systems sensor buoy recorded a 17.6 metre rogue wave off Ucluelet’s coast in 2020 that the company believes is the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded. (MarineLabs Data Systems)

‘Most extreme’ rogue wave ever recorded off B.C. reignites alternative energy interest

17.6-metre crest observed offshore from Ucluelet called a once in ‘1,300 years’ phenomenon

A MarineLabs Data Systems sensor buoy recorded a 17.6 metre rogue wave off Ucluelet’s coast in 2020 that the company believes is the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded. (MarineLabs Data Systems)
Scientists Chloe Immonen and Curran Crawford with the University of Victoria-based Pacifical Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery stand with their group’s state-of-the-art wind measurement buoy, Nov. 10 in Victoria. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)

Plan to replace diesel with wind energy buoy launched by University of Victoria

Data collected from buoy could help shift rural, Indigenous communities away from diesel

Scientists Chloe Immonen and Curran Crawford with the University of Victoria-based Pacifical Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery stand with their group’s state-of-the-art wind measurement buoy, Nov. 10 in Victoria. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)