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Search ArticlesRooftop solar adoption hinges on a household champion, Ohio State University study suggests
KEY POINTS Rooftop solar adoption in multi-person households is strongly associated with the presence of a “champion” who is most favorable to solar, drives planning, and sustains discussion. Couples with coordinated, “in sync” roles plus a catalyst event (e.g., rising bills) are more likely to adopt. Broad household participation and even higher disagreement correlate with adoption, highlighting decision-making as a relational, not individual, process.
Report: Proposed GHG Protocol changes could raise clean-energy costs for Canadian companies
KEY POINTS BRC-Canada says proposed Scope 2 changes could raise PPA costs by 98% to 138%. The rules would require hourly clean-power matching and tighter geographic limits. BRC-Canada wants phased implementation, national matching boundaries, and protection for existing contracts.
Ontario battery storage projects secure financing as energy storage investment accelerates
KEY POINTS Trail Road and South March BESS will deliver a combined 400 MW / 1,600 MWh of battery energy storage capacity. The projects are being developed by Brookfield Renewable, Scout Clean Energy and the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. The investment reflects growing confidence that battery storage will play a central role in supporting Ontario's grid reliability and renewable energy expansion.
Canada commits $26M to clean energy (and other) projects in Alberta and Saskatchewan
CALGARY — The federal government is investing more than $26 million in 17 clean energy projects across Alberta and Saskatchewan, funding initiatives ranging from energy storage and renewable power to methane reduction, renewable natural gas and grid modernization.
Canada expands no-cost home retrofit program to four more provinces
OTTAWA — The federal government is expanding the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program to Quebec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, extending a program designed to help lower- and middle-income households install energy-saving upgrades at no upfront cost. The announcement, made at the International Energy Agency‘s Global Energy Efficiency Conference in Montreal, adds the four provinces to an existing partnership with Manitoba.
Nova Scotia’s latest DER Roadmap opens the door to new distributed energy markets
KEY POINTS The roadmap outlines 12 strategies and 28 initiatives across planning, customer participation, and grid integration. Batteries, EVs, solar, heat pumps, and flexible loads could help reduce peak demand and defer grid upgrades. The biggest unresolved issues are governance, cost recovery, DER compensation, and who leads implementation. What the report proposes, and what it does not To continue reading, sign in or create your account below.
Quebec unveils first long-term energy plan, targeting 77% renewable energy by 2050
KEY POINTS Quebec aims for 77% of all energy consumed to come from renewable sources by 2050, up from 48% today. The plan includes up to 25 GW of wind, 5 GW of solar, expanded hydroelectric generation and greater use of energy storage. Achieving the targets is expected to require approximately $87 billion in additional investments over the next 25 years.
Canadian Climate Institute Calls for Faster Clean Electricity Buildout to Secure Industrial Investment
VANCOUVER, B.C., June 17, 2026 — Canada risks losing billions of dollars in industrial investment unless it accelerates the expansion of its clean electricity systems, according to a new report released by the Canadian Climate Institute.
Massive fire at solar-powered warehouse in Los Angeles triggered shelter-in-place orders for thousands of residents
KEY POINTS A nearly 500,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights caught fire, sending thick black smoke across Los Angeles. An ammonia leak forced authorities to issue shelter-in-place orders and prompted extensive air quality monitoring. Firefighters used helicopters to battle the rooftop blaze, highlighting the growing challenges of fires involving solar infrastructure and potential battery storage systems.
What happens with floating solar panels during icy Canadian winters? Well, now we know!
KEY POINTS A foam-backed floating photovoltaic system with an air-bubbler beneath the panels operated year-round on an Ontario pond, remaining ice-free through winter with auxiliary energy use of only 0.02–14.5% of annual PV yield. The 7 kW system produced 7.7 MWh, about 2.7% more than a reference FPV, and reduced water evaporation, indicating technical feasibility of FPV in icy climates.