News & Articles on Renewable Energy
My specialty is wind energy, but I have worked with all forms of renewable energy. Over the years I’ve written about a number of renewable technologies, including solar and geothermal energy. In recent years I’ve focused on comprehensive renewable energy policies that develop a mix of renewable resources. I’ve also written about our use of fossil fuels and nuclear power.
How the Silent Wind Power Revolution May Contribute to the Danish Energy and Climate Plan
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Bernard Chabot
Chabot examines Denmark’s 2012 policy to address climate change and finds, surprise, that the Danes are well on their way to meeting their objectives–ahead of schedule.
SaskPower to use wind, solar, geothermal to hit 50% renewable mark by 2030
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Cbc
Saskatchewan’s power company has confirmed that it will double the percentage of electrical renewable energy used in the province by 2030, 15 years from now.
Alberta just became Canada’s carbon leader. Yes, really.
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The Globe and Mail Editorial
Canada’s leader on climate change is now Alberta. Just like that, the province has gone from pariah to paragon. On Sunday, Premier Rachel Notley’s New Democratic government unveiled a program to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Gov. Cuomo to Order Large Increase in Renewable Energy in New York by 2030
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Patrick Mcgeehan
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo plans to order state regulators to mandate that, by 2030, half of all power consumed by New Yorkers be generated from renewable sources that emit much less carbon dioxide, people briefed on the matter said.
Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan
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Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan accelerates the transition from coal to renewable electricity sources, puts a price on carbon pollution for everyone, and sets emissions limits for the oil sands.
Saskatchewan energy to be 50 per cent renewable by 2030
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Emma Graney
By 2030, half of Saskatchewan’s power will come from renewable sources, with wind, solar and geothermal energy all thrown into the mix.
