Energy in Canada #6
October 30, 2010
THE FUTURE OF ELECTRICITY IN CANADA
The future will involve both scaling back our consumption – assisted by smart grid technologies like the ones being rolled out across Ontario – and expanding the use of less emission-intensive sources. Read More
WATER: A POWERFUL RESOURCE
Hydroelectricity has been a part of the Canadian energy mix for more than 129 years. Canada’s hydro future is still being built and fortunately our geography lends itself naturally to the continued use of this energy source. Read More
TRANSITIONING A WORKFORCE
As employees and infrastructure age and technology evolves, the industry is looking for new ways to refresh the human element responsible for our electricity generation, transmission and distribution. Read More
SMARTER AND CLEANER
In response to Canada’s continued demand for energy, the electricity industry is getting smarter, and cleaner, across the country with a three-part focus on renewables, conservation and smart grid technology. Read More
ELECTRICITY 101
Other countries rely on two or three sources of electricity, but Canada generates electricity from many energy sources – hydropower, natural gas, coal, nuclear power, fuel oil, wind power, biomass, tidal power and solar. Read More
Researchers Attack Transistors to Slay Vampire Power
October 29, 2010
Cute graphic.
Energy in Canada #5
October 29, 2010
NATURAL GAS: A CANADIAN RESOURCE
Canada is the world’s third largest producer of natural gas. With conventional resources and the potential of unconventional sources like tight gas, shale gas, and coalbed methane, natural gas continues to offer a dynamic range of opportunities. Read More
MEETING THE ENERGY CHALLENGE
Nobody in the energy industry has a crystal ball, but one prediction no one would take odds against is consumers will keep using energy. The target increases in demand are now expected to come from China, India and other emerging economies. Read More
SAME GAS, DIFFERENT RESERVOIR
As revolutions go, the shale gas revolution might be one of the calmest in history: most of its activity will remain deep underground. Conventional reserves are dwindling, and unconventional natural gas is becoming more attractive. Read More
INCREASING INFRASTRUCTURE
Until homeowners start building gas wells in their backyards, natural gas will continue to be something that needs to make its way from somewhere else to your home. Canada’s natural gas infrastructure has to be able to meet demand. Read More
NATURAL GAS DEFINED
Natural gas is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon, a class of organic compounds consisting of carbon and hydrogen – the basis of crude oil, natural gas and coal. Find out about the who, what, where, when and how of this energy source. Read More
CANADIAN GAS ASSOCIATION
The Canadian Gas Association’s (CGA) 125+ members are gas distribution companies, transmission companies, related equipment manufacturers, and other service providers involved in the delivery of natural gas in Canada.
In April, the organization published its Natural Gas Update to provide current information on natural gas markets, commodity pricing, storage levels and drilling activity across the country. In August the organization announced the appointment of Timothy Egan as President and CEO of the CGA effective September 1.
CANADIAN NATURAL GAS VEHICLE ALLIANCE
Natural gas vehicle technologies provide proven, commerically available transportation solutions that reduce emissions while using lower cost fuel. The Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance members are involved in research, manufacturing, fuel supply and vehicle conversion technology.
What Green Rankings Miss by Leaving Small Biz Out of the Picture
October 29, 2010
Small can also be green.
10 Green Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by the Planet’s Perils
October 29, 2010
Last minute suggestions for your party this weekend.
First-Ever Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Standards For Trucks Announced By Obama Administration
October 28, 2010
Reducing dependance on oil and cutting GHG emissions is driving this proposal.
The World’s Most Important Alternative Energy Companies
October 28, 2010
Filtered by technology leadership, long term opportunities, customers and access to capital.
Best of Green: Cars and Transportation
October 28, 2010
Selected best in transportation, admittedly the biggest sector contributing to global GHG emissions.
Space Tourism Could Exacerbate Climate Change
October 27, 2010
Boldly going where no one has gone before might be problematic.
World’s Biggest Solar Power Plant?
October 27, 2010
Competition for the biggest heats up.
