Clean Energy Canada

>> By shifting the discussion from pipelines to power lines
>> US - Canada need to implement ways to bring more renewable power onto the grid

Clean energy got priority treatment at a summit of leaders, but it shouldn’t be a surprise. Clean energy is big business, with well over $50 billion invested in the U.S. alone last year.

Canada’s clean electricity exports to the U.S.—valued at nearly $4 billion in 2014—could triple as the U.S. moves to curb its use of coal under President Obama’s Clean Power Plan. Working with the U.S. on transmission infrastructure and smarter grids would help realize Canada’s clean export potential.

 Along with clean power, collaboration on electric vehicles is a perfect fit for North America’s integrated auto sector.

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Canada-U.S. Climate Commitments Make Progress Toward Closer Cooperation on Clean Energy

Ontario Continues to Lead in Renewable Energy

Ontario is leading the pack nationally in renewable energy—delivering jobs and success in a low-carbon economy.

5 Principles for Designing Effective Biofuels Policy

Canada will likely need more biofuels if it hopes to meet its climate targets, and that will require new and stronger policies.

1. Drive greenhouse gas avoidance
2. Support investment in low-carbon fuel production, use and innovation.
3. Support sustainability criteria for renewable fuels.
4. Ensure affordability of fuel supplies.
5. Improve compliance data reporting and transparency.