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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

 

Eligible British Columbians could get up to $16,000 and up to $19,000 if they live northern B.C. for converting their oil, propane or natural gas systems to heat pumps under an agreement between B.C. and the federal government. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. residents could get up to $19,000 in heat pump rebates

Federal and provincial ministers announce new program Monday

 

Swordfish Energy, a B.C.-based startup, is looking to replace diesel generators with what they say could be one of the most efficient sustainable energy models to date. (Courtesy Swordfish Energy)

B.C.-designed hydro-energy device looking to replace diesel generators

The Swordfish device is expected to be more efficient than any other energy product

 

B.C. is Canada’s leading producer of steelmaking coal. Both a mining industry leader and B.C.’s energy minister Josie Osborne says a recent G-7 agreement to phase out thermal coal won’t impact B.C. (Photo courtesy of Teck Resources)

B.C.’s coal industry not worried about G-7’s coal phaseout plan

G-7 plans affect thermal coal, not steelmaking coal, says B.C.’s energy minister Josie Osborne

B.C. is Canada’s leading producer of steelmaking coal. Both a mining industry leader and B.C.’s energy minister Josie Osborne says a recent G-7 agreement to phase out thermal coal won’t impact B.C. (Photo courtesy of Teck Resources)
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)
Benita Estes is opposed to the development of a biodigester plant 200 metres from her home near High River, Saturday, April 6, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Canada’s renewable energy chase generating eco-conflicts in other areas

Alternative energy projects come with their own environmental concerns

Benita Estes is opposed to the development of a biodigester plant 200 metres from her home near High River, Saturday, April 6, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A civil lawsuit launched by Stand Environmental Society and two B.C. residents alleges that FortisBC is misrepresenting how much renewable natural gas captured and purified from sources like landfills the company is actually making available to British Columbians. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. residents, environmental society sue FortisBC for ‘greenwashing’

Stand Environmental launched civil suit seeking a court declaration of deceptive conduct

A civil lawsuit launched by Stand Environmental Society and two B.C. residents alleges that FortisBC is misrepresenting how much renewable natural gas captured and purified from sources like landfills the company is actually making available to British Columbians. (Black Press Media file photo)
Minister of Energy Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Josie Osborne (left) with Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson at a public discussion of energy issues in Nelson on March 22. Photo: Bill Metcalfe

B.C. cabinet minister discusses energy issues with Nelson residents

Josie Osborne is also the minister responsible for low carbon innovation

Minister of Energy Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Josie Osborne (left) with Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson at a public discussion of energy issues in Nelson on March 22. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
Record energy-efficiency funding will mean more support for deeper-level energy-saving building upgrades. (CNW Group/FortisBC photo)

FortisBC spending nearly $700M to help customers reduce energy use

Nearly $70M being spent on energy-saving programs for electricity customers in Southern Interior

Record energy-efficiency funding will mean more support for deeper-level energy-saving building upgrades. (CNW Group/FortisBC photo)
Parkland Corp. says it has temporarily shut down fuel processing at its Burnaby, B.C. refinery. A boat travels past the Parkland Burnaby Refinery on Burrard Inlet at sunset in Burnaby, B.C., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. refinery could be shut down for 4 weeks after stinky startup

Parkland has temporarily halted fuel processing in Burnaby after problematic cold snap restart

Parkland Corp. says it has temporarily shut down fuel processing at its Burnaby, B.C. refinery. A boat travels past the Parkland Burnaby Refinery on Burrard Inlet at sunset in Burnaby, B.C., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
British Columbia Premier David Eby says a planned clean energy hydrogen project in Prince George is set to cut harmful carbon emissions and create jobs. Eby speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Premier touts hydrogen project as a hub for northern B.C. investment

Teralta Hydrogen Solutions proposal would help fuel the nearby Canfor pulp mill

British Columbia Premier David Eby says a planned clean energy hydrogen project in Prince George is set to cut harmful carbon emissions and create jobs. Eby speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Piping is seen on the top of a receiving platform which will be connected to the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline terminus at the LNG Canada export terminal under construction, in Kitimat, B.C., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Deadline met, B.C’s Coastal GasLink pipeline mechanically complete

$14.5 billion pipeline is the first completed to the West Coast in 70 years

Piping is seen on the top of a receiving platform which will be connected to the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline terminus at the LNG Canada export terminal under construction, in Kitimat, B.C., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The federal government is backing a massive wind-powered hydrogen project in Nova Scotia with a $125-million loan. Sean Fraser, the federal minister of housing, infrastructure and communities, was in Port Hawkesbury, N.S., today to announce that Ottawa had reached an agreement in principle for the financing with EverWind Fuels, the company behind the project. Fraser rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

EverWind gets push in Canadian hydrogen race with $125M loan from Ottawa

The company hopes it will be the first green hydrogen and ammonia facility in the country

The federal government is backing a massive wind-powered hydrogen project in Nova Scotia with a $125-million loan. Sean Fraser, the federal minister of housing, infrastructure and communities, was in Port Hawkesbury, N.S., today to announce that Ottawa had reached an agreement in principle for the financing with EverWind Fuels, the company behind the project. Fraser rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Canada and other major fossil-fuel-producing countries are failing to meet targets to keep global warming in check, a newly released major international report warned Wednesday, putting the world’s energy transition at risk. A flare stack lights the sky from a refinery in Edmonton on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

‘Humanity’s future in question’: UN says world failing to meet climate goals

Fossil fuel production inconsistent with what’s needed to halt rising temperatures

Canada and other major fossil-fuel-producing countries are failing to meet targets to keep global warming in check, a newly released major international report warned Wednesday, putting the world’s energy transition at risk. A flare stack lights the sky from a refinery in Edmonton on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Nova Scotia Prermier Tim Houston speaks to media during the closing news conference at the Council of the Federation Canadian premiers meeting in Winnipeg, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Houston says health care is the main formal agenda item as he hosts Canada’s 13 premiers and territorial leaders at a meeting in Halifax. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

United premiers want carbon pricing measures to be fair to all Canadians

Trudeau criticized for carbon price freeze on home heating oil being aimed at Atlantic Canada

Nova Scotia Prermier Tim Houston speaks to media during the closing news conference at the Council of the Federation Canadian premiers meeting in Winnipeg, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Houston says health care is the main formal agenda item as he hosts Canada’s 13 premiers and territorial leaders at a meeting in Halifax. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
B.C. Premier David Eby, second from left, speaks to media during the closing news conference at the Council of the Federation Canadian premiers meeting at The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The impact of carbon taxes on mounting cost-of-living pressures across Canada is slated to take centre stage at this week’s meeting of the country’s 13 premiers and territorial leaders in Halifax. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Premiers to focus on energy costs, health care at Halifax meeting of leaders

Rising cost of living, carbon pricing among topics to be discussed

B.C. Premier David Eby, second from left, speaks to media during the closing news conference at the Council of the Federation Canadian premiers meeting at The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The impact of carbon taxes on mounting cost-of-living pressures across Canada is slated to take centre stage at this week’s meeting of the country’s 13 premiers and territorial leaders in Halifax. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Construction workers building a home in the Latimer neighbourhood of Langley. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

OPINION: Ottawa’s energy-efficiency standards will increase home prices in B.C.

New housing isn’t keeping up with B.C. population growth and energy standards won’t help

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Construction workers building a home in the Latimer neighbourhood of Langley. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
Workers place pipe during construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on farmland, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Trans Mountain pipeline avoids months of delay with route shift approval

Canada Energy Regulator approves 1.3-kilometre detour near Kamloops

Workers place pipe during construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion on farmland, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Nanaimo has banned natural gas as the primary heat source in new buildings. (News Bulletin file photo)

Fossil fuels industry targets B.C. city after move to block natural gas

Canadian Energy Centre pushing campaign to restore possibility of Fortis hookups in new builds

  • Sep 25, 2023
Nanaimo has banned natural gas as the primary heat source in new buildings. (News Bulletin file photo)
Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan arrives to a Liberal caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The Atlantic Liberal caucus is slamming the Conservative Party for opposing new legislation that would extend the Atlantic accords to include renewable energy and not fossil fuels.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Tories concerned bill gives politicians power to kill offshore oil drilling in protected areas

The Atlantic Liberal caucus is slamming the Conservative party for opposing new…

Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan arrives to a Liberal caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The Atlantic Liberal caucus is slamming the Conservative Party for opposing new legislation that would extend the Atlantic accords to include renewable energy and not fossil fuels.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick