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Government of Alberta pauses new renewable energy project approvals

Alberta is pausing approvals of new renewable electricity generation projects over one megawatt until February 29, 2024, and will conduct an inquiry...

Ontario proposes regulatory amendments to the Emissions Performance Standards Program for the 2023–2030 period

Proposed regulatory amendments to Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standards Program will align it with the federal benchmark for carbon...

Canada’s new clean fuel standard – obligations for liquid fuel suppliers and opportunities for low-carbon energy producers

Canada’s new Clean Fuel Standard came into force on June 20, 2022, targeting carbon emission reductions in liquid fossil fuels and aiming to spur...

Ontario amends net metering regulation for third-party ownership

New Ontario regulations open the possibilities of renewable energy to a wider pool of industrial and residential customers. Osler’s Jacob...

Ontario publishes Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy to support growing sector

Ontario’s new Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy seeks to position the province as a leader in the burgeoning sector. Osler’s Richard J. King,...

Alberta proposes new grid displacement factor with important implications for solar and wind projects

Changes to Alberta’s electricity grid displacement factor announced in early March will affect new solar and wind projects across the province....

Canada announces fund to reinvest proceeds from output-based pricing system

Environment and Climate Change Canada has launched the Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund to invest in industrial initiatives that reduce...

COP26: Key outcomes and impact on voluntary carbon markets

Last month, Canada and nearly 200 other countries agreed to the Glasgow Climate Pact at COP26. We discuss how these international commitments and the...