Green Power is not a niche market – it can become a significant source of clean electricity across Canada.  It has the potential to supply half of Canada’s current annual electricity generation through concerted effort over the next few decades. 

By moving aggressively on Green Power development now, Canada can become a full participant in the growing world market for cleaner energy technologies.  

Federal government announces the ecoEnergy Renewable Power program (January 19, 2007)

The Clean Air Renewable Energy Coalition applauds the federal program designed to cover the deployment of 4,000MW of low-impact renewable energy.

Pollution Probe comments on the Ontario Power Authority approach to sustainability in Discussion Papers 6 and 7
January 15, 2007

Towards a Green Power Vision and Strategy for Atlantic Canada
October 2006

This report has been developed to inform the energy strategy process in the Atlantic Region. Many of the technologies for capturing power from the wind, sun and geothermal sources are market ready, but are not being utilized to their full potential. This report identifies the barriers to green power development in Atlantic Canada and proposes a framework for building a green power vision and strategy for the region that encourages the maximum green power potential to be achieved.

Download Towards a Green Power Vision and Strategy for Atlantic Canada (563KB)

Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in British Columbia
October 2006

This report examines the potential for enhancing energy efficiency in British Columbia and introduces policy options to maximize that potential. The focus is on exploring various policy options that could make BC a world leader in the vitally important area of sustainable energy management.

Download Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in British Columbia (367KB)

Green Power Provincial Targets and Policies
August 2006

CanREA's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Recommendations for British Columbia
August 2006
 British Columbia has the ability to meet all new demand for electricity through energy efficiency and low-impact renewable energy.

Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in British Columbia
 March 22-23, 2006
Vancouver, B.C.

Pollution Probe co-hosted a two-day workshop with Pembina Institute, BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) and CanREA on March 22-23, 2006.

For more details including the workshop agenda with links to speaker presentations, click here.

For the workshop notes, click here.

Developing A Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Strategy for Ontario
 November 14–15, 2005
Toronto, Ontario

Pollution Probe co-hosted a workshop with the Canadian Renewable Energy Alliance (CanREA – www.canrea.ca/) on November 14-15 in Toronto, Ontario.

For more details including the workshop agenda with links to speaker presentations, click here.

An Evening Public Forum on

Maximizing Green Power Production in Ontario
November 14, 2005

 

As Ontario phases out its coal-fired electricity plants, it has a unique opportunity to expand the proportion of Green Power in the province's electricity mix.

 

For more details including the evening's agenda with links to speaker presentations, click here.

 

Exploring a Green Power Strategy for Atlantic Canada
September 19, 2005
St. Andrews, New Brunswick

Pollution Probe, working with the Marine & Environment Institute at Dalhousie Law School, conducted a workshop on Exploring a Green Power Strategy for Atlantic Canada. The focus of the workshop was on the use of Green Power for electricity generation. The Atlantic Region, along with other regions in Canada, is facing expanding demand for electricity, rising energy prices, aging infrastructure and energy security issues. It is also facing air quality issues with their related health impacts and obligations related to climate change. The main objectives of the workshop were to begin a process to build consensus for a green power vision and strategy for the Atlantic Region and to identify the elements needed for a green power vision and strategy for the Atlantic Region.

Click here for the workshop's agenda (with links to Speaker Presentations).

An Evening Public Forum on Electricity Options for a Coal-Free Ontario

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005
Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, Room C and D
525 Bay Street , Toronto , Ontario
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Keynote Presentation: Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer, Ontario Power Authority

Click here for further details (including the evening's Agenda with links to Speaker Presentations).

A Green Power Vision and Strategy for Canada.  Pollution Probe and Summerhill Group have prepared this document and are encouraging governments and stakeholders across Canada to work cooperatively to implement the Vision and Strategy. Click here, for a summary of existing provincial and territorial green power targets and commitments.

Green Power Media Kit

Pollution Probe's Green Power National Poll - October 2004. (PDF Format)