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Clean Tech ITC Decoded: Benefits and Strategies for Canadian Businesses

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In the inaugural episode of Clean Incentives, hosts Brendan Sigalet and Derrick Osborne, alongside special guests Ashley White and Jason Roth, delve into the myriad of tax incentives available for businesses in Canada, with a...more

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BC Hydro 2024 Call to Power—Overview of Request for Proposal Documents

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On June 15, 2023, the Government of British Columbia announced BC Hydro was proceeding with a call for new sources (the Call to Power) of 100 percent clean, renewable emission-free electricity from large-scale projects,...more

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Pause (Lifted) on Renewable Project Approvals Part 3: AUC Module A and AUC Bulletin 2024-03

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The topic of renewable energy in Alberta again recently made major headlines across the province and country. As we outlined in our earlier blogs Pause on Renewable Project Approvals Part 1 and Pause on Renewable Project...more

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Alberta Government Provides Updated Policy Guidance for Renewable Development

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Alberta to Implement New Policies for Renewable Development - Alberta’s pause on issuing approvals for renewable energy projects (Pause) ended on February 29, 2024. Immediately prior, the Alberta government issued a news...more

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Hydro-Québec Selects 8 Wind Farms Projects Following its 2023 Call for Tenders

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According to its Electricity Supply Plan 2023-2032 submitted to the Régie de l'énergie at the end of 2022, Hydro-Québec expects growth in electricity demand to continue in Quebec in the next decade by an additional 25...more

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BC Hydro 2024 Call to Power—Overview of Draft Documents

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On June 15, 2023, the Government of British Columbia announced that BC Hydro would be moving forward with a call for new sources (the Call to Power) of 100 percent clean, renewable emission-free electricity from large-scale...more

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Unprecedented Opportunities Ahead for Renewable Developers Across Canada

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Electricity grid operators across the country continue to announce expanded procurements for non-emitting electricity to ensure supply adequacy in a transforming energy landscape. These announcements continue procurement...more

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Le Canada propose des modifications aux incitatifs fiscaux pour l’énergie verte

Le 4 août 2023, le ministère des Finances du Canada (le « ministère des Finances ») a publié des propositions législatives ainsi que des notes explicatives (les « propositions législatives d’août ») à l’égard de divers...more

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Canada Proposes Updates to Green-Energy Tax Incentives

On August 4, 2023, the Department of Finance Canada (Finance) released draft legislation and explanatory notes (August Legislation) in respect of various green-energy tax incentives. The August Legislation includes draft...more

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The World's Long-Term Energy Plans Must Include Canada: Q&A with Jason Kenney

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The Honourable Jason Kenney served as the 18th Premier of Alberta, where he led the development and diversification of the province's energy sector, built partnerships with Indigenous communities and created new opportunities...more

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Electrification of Vehicles, Industry, Prompts BC Hydro's First Call for Power in 15 Years

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On June 15, 2023, the Government of British Columbia (the Government or Province) announced that BC Hydro would be moving forward with a call for new sources of 100 percent clean, renewable emission-free electricity, notably...more

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Budget fédéral 2023 : Incitatifs fiscaux pour l’énergie verte

Au cours des dernières années, le ministère des Finances du Canada (le « ministère des Finances ») a proposé un ensemble d’incitatifs fiscaux en matière d’énergie verte visant à encourager aussi bien le développement de...more

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Québec : Appel d’offres visant 1 500 MW de source éolienne

Le 31 mars 2023, Hydro-Québec a publié un appel d’offres visant un total de 1 500 mégawatts (MW) d’électricité provenant de source éolienne (l’« A/O 2023-01 »). Cet appel d’offres vient après l’adoption, le 15 mars 2023, de...more

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2023 Federal Budget: Green-Energy Tax Incentives

Over the past few years, the Department of Finance Canada (Finance) has proposed a cluster of green-energy tax incentives aimed at encouraging both the development of Canada’s green economy and the reduction of Canada’s...more

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Quebec: Call for Tenders for 1,500 MW of Wind Farm Projects

On March 31, 2023, Hydro-Québec issued a call for tenders (A/O 2023-01) for a total of 1,500 megawatts of electricity generated from wind power. This follows the Government of Quebec’s adoption of two new orders-in-council on...more

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Québec Announces a New Call for Tenders for Wind Energy Supplies After Postponing Previous Ones

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On December 19, 2022, Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, announced that the calls for tenders for a 1,000-megawatt block of wind energy and a 1,300-megawatt block of renewable energy, which were...more

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A Leap Toward Net-Zero Power In Saskatchewan: SaskPower Approves 700 MW of New Renewables Procurement

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SaskPower, the Crown corporation responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Saskatchewan, announced on November 7, 2022, that it will add up to 700 megawatts (MW) of renewable generation...more

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New Tenders for Solicitations to Be Issued by the End of 2022: Quebec Is Once Again Taking Steps for Wind and Renewable Energy...

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On April 27, 2022, draft Regulation respecting a 1,000-megawatt block of wind energy (“Regulation 1000”) and draft Regulation respecting a 1,300-megawatt block of renewable energy (“Regulation 1300”, together with Regulation...more

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Canada's Clean Electricity Standard Consultation Underway

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The Government of Canada (through Environment and Climate Change Canada) launched a consultation through the publication of a discussion paper, "A Clean Electricity Standard in support of a net-zero electricity sector:...more

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[Event] 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium - March 30th - 31st, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

A must-attend event for government and industry professionals involved in Northern infrastructure and resource development. The Canadian Institute’s 21st Annual Arctic Energy & Resource Symposium is your opportunity to ask...more

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Hydro-Québec lance des appels d’offres en énergie renouvelable totalisant 780 MW

Le 13 décembre 2021, Hydro-Québec a lancé des appels d’offres pour l’acquisition de 480 MW d’énergie renouvelable (l’« Appel d’offres 2021-01 ») et l’acquisition de 300 MW d’énergie éolienne (l’« Appel d’offres 2021-02 ») en...more

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Hydro-Québec Issues Calls for Tenders for 780 MW of Renewable Energy

On December 13, 2021, Hydro-Québec issued calls for tenders for a 480 MW block of renewable energy (A/O 2021-01) and a 300 MW block of wind energy (A/O 2021-02) in order to meet long-term electricity demand in Quebec....more

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Land Leases for Renewable Energy Projects in Alberta

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The Province of Alberta will become the Canadian leader for utility-scale wind and solar capacity in five years, according to a recent analysis by Rystad Energy. A flurry of renewable projects in Alberta would increase...more

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Alberta Introduces New Legislation to Lay the Groundwork for Geothermal Resource Development

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Following the release of Alberta's Recovery Plan, which included plans to diversify Alberta's economy and develop a new energy strategy, the Alberta government has made a series of announcements on plans to develop strategies...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - July 2019

Toby Rice Wins Control of EQT After Proxy Battle - "'Toby Rice has taken control of EQT Corp., nine months after launching a fast-moving campaign to replace the oil and gas company's leadership and less than two years...more

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