Greenpeace is suing new Ontario government over cancellation of cap-and-trade system

September 11, 2018 Lawyers for Ecojustice and the uOttawa-Ecojustice Environmental Law Clinic filed the suit on behalf of Greenpeace Canada today aiming to halt Doug Ford Government’s decision to cancel the cap-and-trade program. The lawsuit alleges that the Progressive Conservative government … More info

10 Home Battery Storage Systems Poised to Take on Tesla’s Powerwall

At-home batteries are a must-have for anyone who plans to convert their home to solar power. The batteries store the electricity the solar panels generate, which can then be used at night or during peak hours to save money on … More info

Nissan Announces New Home Battery System

While it might seem a bit unlikely right now, using batteries for home energy storage will likely become increasingly popular as battery prices plunge and the auto industry continues its progress toward green-friendly electric cars. Tesla has its Powerwall, Mercedes … More info

What Is Virtual Net Metering?

Solar energy is surging in popularity throughout Canada. However, not everyone who wants to use renewable energy can install solar panels. These people include renters, people who cannot afford to upgrade to solar energy and people whose houses are too … More info

New Ontario Solar Rebates Program

UPDATE: GreenON program is closed as of June 19th, 2018. Stay tuned for further updates… May 2, 2018 Ontario Minister of Environment and Climate Change Chris Ballard has announced the launch of a highly anticipated new solar energy and energy storage program. … More info

World’s Second-Largest Carbon Market

In late September 2017, Ontario formally signed an agreement to join the Western Climate Initiative – a cap-and-trade alliance Québec and California have held since 2014 – thus creating the world’s second-largest carbon market. This cross-border partnership is a crucial component in … More info

Solar panels rebate program in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is one of the leading provinces in Canada continuing to diversify its energy portfolio by adding new forms of renewable energy to the mix. The province’s 2015 Electricity Plan: Our Electricity Future represents a long-term commitment to solar energy … More info

New Net Metering Regulations in Ontario

The province of Ontario is currently working on enhancing its existing Net Metering program regulations to give customers new opportunities to generate and store renewable electricity, while lowering their electricity bills. Net metering is a billing arrangement with a local … More info

Tesla Teases Record-Breaking New Roadster at Surprise Announcement

Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk delighted fans and put other automakers on notice with a surprise reveal of its next-gen Roadster – a vehicle which, according to the automaker, can go from zero to 60 miles an hour in … More info

What Do We Know About Tesla’s Electric Truck?

Tesla is set to unveil its electric semi truck this week, and as usual with announcements from the tech phenom, the buzz surrounding the release has reached a fever pitch. Tesla CEO Elon Musk fanned the flames when he tweeted … More info