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Renewable energy, sourced from elements like sunlight or wind, is inherently replenishable, unlike finite resources like coal. Key sources include solar, wind, hydro, and biomass energy. Clean vs. Renewable vs.…
In a notable shift from its 2018 stance, which saw the cancellation of over 750 renewable energy projects, including a major wind farm, the current administration is now committed to expanding renewable energy capacity.…
Large wind farms have become competitive. A recent auction conducted by the Alberta government set all time low prices for renewable wind energy that is giving coal, natural gas and nuclear power a run for their money.…
Canada’s Wind Energy Strategy: Hydro-Québec’s Ambitious Plans. In Canada, Hydro-Québec has announced plans to construct and operate wind farms, marking a shift from private sector-led development.…
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The Client: Golden Acre Farms is a 10-hectare high-tech cucumber greenhouse in Kingsville, Ontario, known for its advanced automation and commitment to efficient, low-labor operations. A Metering Adjustment That Saved Over $70,000 Annually.…
Energy Gives Jem Farms Its Competitive Edge. March 18, 2020. | Author: 360 Energy. Jamie Mastronardi has been in the greenhouse business for 35 years. He grew up on the farm he now owns and leads.…
Win-Win-Win for Consumers, the Environment and Utilities. December 12, 2018. | Author: 360 Energy.…
Localized Solar Farms. : Holden advocates for placing solar farms near towns to supply local daytime energy needs, reducing long-distance transmission and creating a distributed, reliable energy supply.…
Energy Gives Jem Farms Its Competitive Edge. Jamie Mastronardi has been in the greenhouse business for 35 years. He grew up on the farm he now owns and leads.…
Together, hydropower, solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal supplied 23%. 1. Renewable energy is here to stay. In fact, its growth is set to continue: The U.S.…
Can Your Company Win With ESG? August 23, 2023. | Author: 360 Energy. It seems everyone is getting onto the corporate ESG bandwagon. Company after company are reporting their Environmental, Social and Governance commitments.…
Solar, hydro and wind power do not emit CO. 2. when they generate power. These sources displace carbon emissions from burning coal in power plants. Industrial carbon projects like carbon capture, utilization and storage provide carbon offsets.…
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) allow users to generate their own energy through technologies such as solar panels, batteries, wind turbines, and generators. They can operate grid-connected or off-grid, depending on user needs and local regulations.…
The energy transition is transforming how we generate, manage, and consume energy, shifting away from fossil fuels toward clean, renewable sources like renewable gas, Hydrogen, wind, solar, hydro, and nuclear.…
So the obsessive focus on solar panels and wind turbines just won’t get us there. The emphasis on electrification, whether for personal transport or for industrial processes, will force rapid growth in the electric power sector.…
The budget called for a suspension of 85% of Global Adjustment (GA) costs associated with long term contracts for solar, wind and biomass infrastructure. Those costs will now be funded by provincial taxpayers not provincial electricity users.…
Leftover food arises across multiple levels, from farms to supermarkets to homes, due to factors such as appearance standards and over-ordering.…
Dick shares insights on the cooperative’s efforts to decentralize the grid, advocate for policy changes, and integrate various renewable technologies like solar, wind, and batteries.…
Starting on January 1, 2021, the government will suspend 85% of the costs associated with long-term wind, solar, and biomass contracts. The initiative is expected to cost the Ontario government $1.3 billion over the next three years.…
Fogwill noted, storage is important for renewable solar and wind generators as well as utilities to firm up power output when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. Storage can also ease grid and price volatility.…
Winter Storm Uri knocked out coal and natural gas generators, as well as wind turbines, limiting the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ (ERCOT) ability to provide power. Up to 3.5 million. households were. reported. at one time to be without power.…
Regions with adaptable gas and hydro resources can integrate renewables more effectively, using these flexible systems to balance intermittent solar and wind power.…
Does your plan consider on-site power generation via natural gas, solar/wind or battery storage to help buffer unexpected shutdowns? Are satellite phone(s) available or required in case cellular service is down? Share this story. Prev. Loading. Next.…
Key innovations, including solar, wind, electric vehicles, and lithium-ion batteries, have evolved over decades and now enable rapid decarbonization.…
The most common application of EES is arbitraging variable generating sources such as solar and wind and matching them with demand.…
Offsets are categorized into renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind), nature-based (e.g. forest conservation), industrial (e.g. carbon capture and storage), and waste management (e.g. biomass energy).…
While ocean-based renewables, like offshore wind and tidal energy, provide sustainable energy options, they must be developed responsibly to avoid disrupting marine ecosystems. Key Insights.…
Policy and Production Slowdown: Schork highlights U.S. policies discouraging fossil fuel investments, which he argues contributes to underinvestment and stagnates domestic production, impacting prices.Challenges with Renewable Energy: While renewables like wind…
The innovation includes using bedrock cavities for storage and heat recapture to improve efficiency.Role in Renewable Integration: Energy storage is critical for balancing solar and wind power, which are variable.…
Renewable power from solar and wind can be unpredictable and variable. Electric storage can hold that power and dispatch it when needed or when prices are higher. Electricity storage has other benefits.…
Examples include wind turbines, geothermal systems, electric vehicle charging, and green hydrogen. Businesses will have a limited-time opportunity to immediately write off the full cost of investments in certain clean energy technologies.…
So the obsessive focus on solar panels and wind turbines just won’t get us there. The emphasis on electrification, whether for personal transport or for industrial processes, will force rapid growth in the electric power sector. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE.…
Ontario Energy Board (OEB). announced adjustments to electricity prices effective November 1, 2024, affecting households, small businesses, and farms. Potential U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Imports.…
Role of Renewables: The growth of solar and wind power is transforming energy demand dynamics, impacting how companies forecast and respond to market conditions.…
What did interim coach Craig Berube do to get his team to win 11 straight games, finish the regular season with 99 points and go on to win the Stanley Cup? Much has been written about this fairy tale season for the Blues.…
(In this context, renewable energy includes solar, wind, hydro, combined heat and power production, and heat pumps.) Renewable energy clearly has an important role to play.…
Projects that were already underway, including wind, solar, and hydro developments, were abruptly halted.…
Luis Chibante is the owner and general manager of Golden Acre Farms, operating 45 acres of high-wire cucumbers. He wants to build a smart grid so that excess energy can be sold to Hydro One.…
The sheer scale of the challenge is so large that renewable energy sources like wind and solar cannot be expected to expand fast enough.…
N. ix carbon: purchase non-emitting energy sources like solar/wind/geothermal. E. fficiency: update building and operations systems to energy efficient ones. R. educe: eliminate unnecessary energy use. Switch off equipment when not needed.…
The electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources like solar and wind power produces “green” hydrogen gas. Green hydrogen. has the least carbon emissions of any manufacturing method. Many see this route as the future for hydrogen production.…
Paul encourages companies to treat sustainability as a continuous journey, building on small wins that lead to more impactful projects. Key Insights.…
Jurisdictions that rely on zero-carbon fuel sources such as hydro, nuclear, wind or solar, fare far better than jurisdictions that rely more heavily on CO₂ producing fuels such as coal and natural gas.…
Some examples include battery storage for wind energy conversion systems, solar photovoltaic (PV) electrical generation equipment and wave or tidal energy equipment.…
Expanding solar, wind, and hydro capacity is critical for reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Policy Alignment. : Federal and provincial policies must work together to create a clear roadmap for businesses and consumers.…
Winds, rain and the risk of flooding forced the evacuation. In. Texas. , a power generating station was flooded by an extreme storm event, cutting electricity to consumers for many days. In.…
The lack of cold-weather preparedness negatively impacted all power generators – whether they were fueled by natural gas, nuclear, coal or wind. The natural gas supply literally froze. Even gas extraction was restricted.…
Wind, solar, and biomass will continue to come online to meet the province's energy requirements. New transmission infrastructure will continue to be built, with particular focus on Northwestern Ontario.…
The actions of a competitor helped Norway win gold. When one organization reduces energy costs and carbon emissions, it advances energy management for everyone else. The success of one leads to success for all. Kindness wins.…
Celebrate team wins and acknowledge member contributions. There’s no “World Cup” for. energy. and. carbon management. But controlling energy and carbon emissions is as important to the world’s future as any activity could be.…
Here’s why Carbon emissions can’t be managed without managing E-N-E-R-G-Y: E. nergy audit: take control, learn what’s going on, implement your findings; N. ix carbon: purchase non-emitting energy sources like solar/wind/geothermal; E. fficiency: update building…
Additionally, greenhouse operations in Ontario that use their farm classification properly can receive a rebate from the provincial government. These examples show how energy prices can vary significantly within a jurisdiction.…
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, 2020, households, farms…
Small-scale wind turbines appropriately sized for local use. Battery energy storage systems that store excess energy for peak demand periods. Combined heat and power systems for industrial applications.…
If Alberta set overall intensity targets for each target period, then the above average emitters (coal) would need to either reduce generation or acquire offsets from low emitting generators (wind, solar, hydro).…
Implement easy wins. There are many ways to reduce energy costs without capital investments. Your executive team will gain confidence, look deeper and go further. Track and internally report the carbon emissions avoided by early actions to control energy.…
By being the first jurisdiction in Canada to implement QR Codes on utility bills, a Made-In-Ontario Environment Plan could show quick wins for climate leadership. A QR Code would not only help energy consumers reduce, track and report on GHG emissions.…
Winds, rain and the risk of flooding forced the evacuation. In Texas, a power generating station was flooded by an extreme storm event, cutting electricity to consumers for many days. In Ontario a sub-station was flooded, also cutting power from the grid.…
To complicate the Ontario picture, the provincial government announced that it would suspend time-of-use (TOU) rates for. residential, small business and TOU-billed farm consumers. The updated, 24 hours a day rate has been set at 10.1₵/kWh.…
