Federal Home Retrofit Program Axed: A Sign Of Things To Come?
The government of Canada has announced the end of the ecoENERGY home retrofit program, effective immediately, citing fiscal constraints. The popular program (which was previously matched by the Ontario...
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Renewable Natural Gas: Worth the Price?
Should Ontario meet some of its energy needs from renewable sources, if it would reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, but might cost more than the current price we pay for energy? That debate has been...
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The Ontario Government is Failing Our Future on the Climate Change File
The Keeling Curve My annual greenhouse gas (GHG) progress report, released today, makes it clear that the Ontario government does not see climate change as an important issue in need of policy...
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Obama’s climate change action plan: what does it mean for Ontario?
In a historic moment, on June 25 U.S. President Barack Obama released his plan [.pdf] to put the U.S. on the path to reach its target (which is the same as Canada’s) of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG)...
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Is Ontario’s Energy System Resilient to Natural Gas Price Swings?
It’s been a long, cold winter. As the mercury has dipped, we’ve needed to use more energy to heat our buildings. In Ontario, natural gas is the dominant energy source for heating. Our major gas...
View ArticleFracking for Shale Gas Brings Wastewater Questions
If you follow environmental issues, or watched the 2012 Hollywood movie Promised Land, then you’ve probably heard of fracking. This term usually refers to a combination of two different technologies...
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The GTA Pipeline Begins Construction: Could It Have Been Avoided Through...
While it hasn’t grabbed nearly as much attention as the many oil pipeline proposals, shovels are going into the ground in Ontario for one major new pipeline project. Enbridge Gas Distribution is...
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