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Government & Climate Strategy with Bob Hawkesworth. February 22, 2023. | Duration: 2467753. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on Spotify.…
Ontario’s New PC Government Should Adopt Energy Management Principles. June 18, 2018. | Author: 360 Energy. For 360 Energy Inc. educating our clients on effective energy management is our top priority.…
Ontario Government Should Adopt Key Management Principles for Electricity Competitiveness. October 17, 2018. | Author: 360 Energy. Effectively managing energy in a production plant or in an organization requires a comprehensive, holistic approach.…
Will Canada’s Governments Jump on the Carbon Storage Opportunity? July 15, 2020. | Author: 360 Energy. Canadian governments could learn important lessons from Alberta about building needed carbon capture and storage infrastructure.…
This episode features government, energy boards, and ISOs contributions, influences, and involvement in governing energy. Check out our. 360 Carbon Excellence Program. Highlights.…
Carbon regulation refers to government-enforced rules intended to reduce emissions. Examples include building codes, which mandate energy efficiency standards, and restrictions on fossil fuel use in new buildings.…
Additionally, many provincial governments have committed to programs to assist in offsetting the impacts of the virus: The Ontario government suspended its peak electricity price rate in March to support ‘work-from-home’: As of midnight on Tuesday, March 24…
Canadian governments think so. They have decided that putting a price on carbon will discourage us from using carbon emitting products. In their “wisdom”, the right price today is $20/tonne.…
This episode features what a sustainable future looks like and who is responsible, the role of government, what business' can do to get involved, incentives and more. This episode was recorded on March 9th, 2022.…
The Ontario Provincial Government Budget, released November 5, included a plan to reduce electricity costs for industrial and commercial ratepayers.…
A Government reveals its priorities by how it builds a budget. With the 2021 budget, what priority did the Trudeau government give to its energy and climate promises? The Federal budget presents. 5 major themes.…
The Ontario Government is embarked on a. review process. to ensure electricity costs are not an obstacle to Ontario industry being competitive. This initiative holds great promise.…
Hislop points out the limited role of traditional energy industries and the need for proactive government leadership in Canada’s energy transformation.…
Government Support for SMEs. : Large companies can often invest in efficiency upgrades or access subsidies, but SMEs face greater challenges, particularly in nations with limited governmental support.…
As the representative organization for Canada’s property and casualty insurers, IBC supports the industry in managing climate risks by engaging with government bodies and developing new policies.…
The 360 is keeping our customers and network informed about federal and provincial government actions to address climate risks. We are pleased to share the responses of British Columbia Premier, Hon.…
In addition to this article, information is available on the Government of Canada website. Regardless of how the Government of Canada carbon tax unfolds in 2019, there are energy management steps any organization should be taking.…
If the new Ontario government wishes to make changes to the electricity grid, they should adopt these energy management principles.…
Government Collaboration for EV Infrastructure. : Partnering with government entities ensures the development of essential EV infrastructure to support the energy transition. Key Insights.…
Transitioning Calgary to Net Zero requires close collaboration between the city council, provincial government, and local utility providers to facilitate renewable energy adoption and infrastructure development. Key Insights.…
The recent Ontario Budget tabled by Finance Minister Rod Phillips announced that certain costs for long-term renewable energy contracts will be removed from the Global Adjustment Program and instead be funded by the provincial government.…
The announcement came swiftly under the newly elected Carney government, which positioned the move as a response to cost-of-living concerns and inflationary pressures. For many households, the change means relief at the gas pump and lower heating bills.…
Canada’s government set 2050 as the year Canada’s economy will achieve “net-zero” carbon pollution. Can they actually get carbon pollution to “zero” by 2050? That’s a mighty tall order! There’s a lot of work required – immediately – to make it happen.…
The Ontario Government is embarked on a. review process. to ensure electricity costs are not an obstacle to Ontario industry being competitive. This initiative holds great promise.…
Gerald shares success stories, practical advice for SMEs, and the importance of government policies in driving sustainability.…
There are several reasons why Canada’s government and executive leaders have delivered mediocre energy performance: They don’t believe that energy is even a controllable cost.…
Governments and investors are prodding the global economy towards carbon emissions reductions. What does this trend mean for companies that consume large volumes of energy? As a minimum, they can anticipate carbon emissions reporting requirements.…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is undertaking a significant reversal in its green energy policy.…
The report identified priority recommendations and rationale for the incoming Federal government.…
Government Support and Public Funding. : European governments have provided substantial subsidies and direct payments to help households and industries cope with high energy costs. This spending level, however, is unsustainable long-term.…
Governments in both countries have required non-essential businesses to limit operations; asked people to stay home; and closed schools and post-secondary institutions.…
Prices are rising for both electricity and natural gas due to carbon taxes and electrical capacity charges (known in Ontario as Global Adjustment – the government’s revenue stream to maintain the electricity grid).…
The Ontario Government has announced a freeze and a deferral of a portion of Global Adjustment electricity charges for the months of April, May and possibly June.…
The Canadian government is accelerating its path to net-zero emissions by 2050 with groundbreaking initiatives that could reshape sustainable finance.…
Government and Policy Support. : He advocates for better government policies, such as stricter efficiency standards for industrial equipment, to support businesses in becoming sustainable.…
Three realities that every organization needs to understand: Over the next decade, markets and citizens will force governments to transform energy systems worldwide to keep the average global temperature rise to 1.5°C.…
The consultations were part of a review of the electricity market launched by the Ontario government to make provincial businesses more competitive. 360 Energy attended the consultations with key stakeholders from the agricultural and industrial sectors.…
the benefits of moving to EVs, Canada’s electricity grids need to become cleaner, with much fewer carbon emissions.The Pembina Institute. recently reported. that Canada could achieve a net zero grid by 2035 if the following steps were implemented: Federal government…
The report identified priority recommendations and rationale for the incoming Federal government. If implemented, the policies would lead to a better future for our country. CLICK HERE TO READ.…
This episode features the purpose of carbon tax and carbon regulation, the differences in North America and Europe, government involvement, and more. Highlights. Hierarchy of Carbon Actions. : Direct emissions reductions should always take priority.…
Finnish industries and government collaborate closely with low hierarchy enabling direct communication. Finland’s education system teaches critical thinking and media literacy from a young age, fostering trust in science-based climate policies.…
In January of 2019, the Federal government will implement a “carbon price backstop,” which is intended to enforce a fee on carbon emissions in provinces and territories that are without a carbon pricing mechanism.…
Key players include government bodies, local utilities, and vehicle manufacturers, each contributing through regulations, infrastructure support, and technological advancements.…
The episode discusses potential delivery methods for hydrogen, including pipelines, liquefaction, and cryogenic storage, alongside the role of government policy in supporting infrastructure. Key Insights.…
This past November, the federal government presented its 2018 Fall Economic statement. Tax measures were introduced with the aim of improving the competitiveness of Canada’s tax system.…
Craig Stewart highlights the Insurance Bureau of Canada’s efforts in disaster resilience, focusing on preparing the insurance industry for climate-related risks through collaboration with federal and provincial governments on climate policies.…
Government and Private Sector Collaboration. : The taxonomy development process benefits from government support while maintaining independence for effective implementation.…
Whomever forms the next government must fund and deploy carbon management skills as widely as possible. Provide thousands of businesses, large and small in our country, with energy information and knowledge to reduce carbon.…
The Ontario government has made electricity rate changes that came into effect on November 1, 2019. The new rates will primarily affect greenhouse growers and others who were eligible for the Fair Hydro Plan (Global Adjustment Modifier).…
For the past four years, the Ontario Economic Summit (OES) has brought together some of the most successful and influential leaders from business, government, labour, non-governmental organizations and academia in a collective effort to build economic prosperity…
For an energy consumer in this category they must: report their GHG emissions to the Ontario government; apply for free emissions credits called “allowances”; and then buy, in auctions and the carbon market, any allowances they need that are over and above…
The carbon tax increase is part of the federal government’s plan to eventually charge $50/T CO₂e for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2022. GHG emissions are contributing to global warming.…
Federal, provincial, and municipal governments have a shared and increasing. leadership role. in education and awareness so that consumers can make informed choices about their energy use. http://www.auma.ca/live/digitalAssets/75/75980_2013_Resolution_book.pdf…
This linkage:• enables allowance trading among all three jurisdictions,• increases access to allowances in secondary markets rather than just government auctions,• may increase competition, impacting pricing and purchasing strategies, and• strengthens the political…
I proposed that the Ontario government require a QR Code on all utility bills. This requirement would enable energy users to automatically upload comprehensive monthly utility billing data.…
This is due in part to delays from the federal government in releasing regulations for a federal carbon offset program; Companies need to view emissions and credits as commodities much as they currently view natural gas or electricity as commodities.…
Governments and regulators are creating transition pathways to achieve net zero carbon emissions. Limiting Belief: Climate regulations. and a government imposed carbon price are passing fads.…
Government of Canada. ). Both CSRD and Regulation B-15 reflect a growing regulatory demand for accurate and transparent data from financial institutions and, by extension, from the companies in their portfolios.…
Big influences on Ontario’s cap and trade program include the following considerations: The provincial government has to set an emissions cap that means something. Coverage. Which industries will be regulated by the cap? Allocation of emission permits.…
