Energy

PRESS RELEASE: Pollution Probe and QUEST Release New Report on Canada’s Energy Transformation

Toronto, ON – April 25, 2019 – Pollution Probe and QUEST are pleased to announce the release of the new report, Canada’s Energy Transformation – Evolution or Revolution? A discussion paper for policymakers, utilities, regulators and key stakeholders on managing risk and creating opportunities as we build low-emission energy systems. The report was made possible …

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PRESS RELEASE: Statement in Response to Ontario Government’s Environment Plan

Toronto, ON – November 29, 2018 – Pollution Probe commends the Ontario Government on developing an environment plan, in a short period of time, which addresses the breadth of the environmental challenges facing Ontario’s air, water, land and climate. We also endorse the Government’s commitment to consult with rights holders and stakeholders to further refine the …

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PRESS RELEASE: Department of Energy and Mines, Municipality of Digby and Pollution Probe are Working Together to Engage Communities on Their Energy Future

Digby, NS – October 10, 2018 – The energy system is changing and Digby is planning for its energy future. On October 11, an energy symposium will be held at the Digby Pines Hotel where community and business leaders will discuss energy projects and systems in Digby. The symposium will include a number of speakers …

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PRESS RELEASE: The Smart Energy Communities Scorecard – Call for Expressions of Interest

OTTAWA, ON – Today, Pollution Probe and QUEST launched the Smart Energy Communities Scorecard, a national initiative to develop a standardized approach for evaluating and benchmarking the pathways to Smart Energy Communities in Canada. The project partners are seeking six pilot communities to participate in the development of the Scorecard. The successful candidates will benefit …

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PRESS RELEASE: Canada’s natural gas utilities target for renewable natural gas content

Ottawa – May 25, 2016 – The natural gas delivered to Canadian homes, transportation markets, businesses, and industry will soon include more renewable energy in it thanks to a new national renewable natural gas (RNG) target announced today by the Canadian Gas Association. Canada’s natural gas utilities have set a target of 5 per cent …

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Ontario Announces $100 Million Investment for Home Energy Audits and Retrofits

Ontario is taking action on its new Climate Change Strategy by investing $100 million in a program that will help about 37,000 homeowners conduct energy audits to identify and implement energy saving retrofits, from replacing water heaters to upgrading insulation. Ontario’s Deputy Premier Deb Matthews sees this move as an important investment in climate action: …

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