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Sask Party Government Refusing to Accept Clean Energy Regulations from Ottawa.

Sask Party Government Refusing to Accept Clean Energy Regulations from Ottawa.

Jun 25, 2024 | 1:52pm
Essentially the message from the Sask Party Government is “we will see you in court.” All of this comes from the federal government’s Clean Energy Regulations (CER). A tribunal called the “Sask First Tribunal” was hand picked by the provincial government to review regulations like this, and the potential impact on Saskatchewan and the economy. […]
Enbridge and Six Nations Energy Development consortium plan wind energy project

Enbridge and Six Nations Energy Development consortium plan wind energy project

Jun 24, 2024 | 7:07am
Enbridge Inc. and Six Nations Energy Development LP have announced plans to develop a wind energy project southeast of Weyburn, Sask. Six Nations is a consortium of Cowessess First Nation, George Gordon First Nation, Kahkewistahaw First Nation, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Pasqua First Nation and White Bear First Nations. The Seven Stars Energy Project is expected to […]
e-Scooters are back on the streets of Regina

e-Scooters are back on the streets of Regina

May 1, 2024 | 2:31pm
They were a popular new thing last summer, and the City of Regina is once again rolling out e-Scooters. They are provided by two companies, Neuron and Bird. Users just need the app from one of those companies to start the rental. The scooters were popular last summer, and are another way to get from […]

Federal government releases new draft regulations on clean electricity

Aug 10, 2023 | 7:01pm

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released draft regulations Thursday that are designed to clean Canada’s electricity grid in an affordable way by 2035. The regulations would drive up the cost of energy slightly, but federal officials say that would be offset by the savings expected to come from moving away from fossil fuels. The government has […]

Farm Credit Canada partners with Dairy Farmers of Canada, Lactanet on offering incentive program

Jul 13, 2023 | 6:55pm

An incentive is being offered to Canadian dairy farmers looking to make their operation greener. Farm Credit Canada is offering up to $2-thousand through its Sustainability Incentive Program, with support from the Dairy Farmers of Canada and Lactanet, a farm organization that provides a variety of services for dairy farmers. FCC’s Director of Lending Products […]

Saskatchewan to use natural gas, possibly coal beyond 2035 federal target: Moe

May 16, 2023 | 1:25pm

Premier Scott Moe says the province is to continue using natural gas and possibly coal beyond the federal government’s target date. Moe said Tuesday the province’s existing and soon-to-be-built natural gas plants are to be used until their end of life, which would be well past the federal government’s 2035 net-zero target. He said the […]

Seven Big Moves “vital” in Regina’s goal to reach net-zero

May 3, 2023 | 3:50pm

Late last month, the City of Regina held an information session about their Renewable Regina net zero 2050 goal and the 7 Big Moves to help the City achieve them. City Council unanimously set the plan in 2018 and included seven big moves to achieve the goal. Retrofitting existing buildings Net-zero new construction Fuel switching […]

Regina making ‘big moves’ to become net-zero

Mar 15, 2022 | 2:09pm

The City of Regina has released framework to make the City net-zero by 2050. The Energy and Sustainability Framework outlines a dynamic living plan for Regina. It includes seven “Big Moves” and 31 related actions to mitigate climate change by reducing emissions, improving energy consumption, and switching to renewable or low-carbon energy sources. The seven […]

SaskPower looking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030

Apr 25, 2021 | 7:19am

After previously promising to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent of 2005 levels by 2030, SaskPower says they’ll exceed that target. Spokesperson Joel Cherry says it’s a great development. “We’ve made a lot of progress, we’re adding cleaner generation to our mix and with our updated plan, our forecasts are looking like we’re actually […]

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