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19 Apr Renewables Moratorium Shifted not Lifted: AUC’s Module A Renewables Inquiry Report Released to the Public

Posted at 08:38h in Climate and Energy, Conservation, Land Use, Renewable energy, Sustainable Communities by Brenda Heelan Powell 0 Comments

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Following the release of the Alberta Utilities Commission’s (AUC) Module A report, the moratorium on renewable energy development has ended. However, in light of the Government of Alberta’s (GOA) response...

14 Sep Alberta’s Renewables are on Hold: Utilities Commission Sets Path Forward to Gather Input

Posted at 15:05h in Climate and Energy, Renewable energy by Brenda Heelan Powell 1 Comment

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As has been widely reported, in early August, the Government of Alberta (GOA) unexpectedly placed a moratorium on the issuance of approvals for hydro developments and power plants producing renewable...

09 Dec Bill 36: Geothermal Resource Development Act

Posted at 17:48h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Geothermal, Renewable energy by Brenda Heelan Powell 0 Comments

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NOTE: Photo of Strokkur geyser in Iceland, courtesy pixabay.com Bill 36: Geothermal Resource Development Act How does it compare to our recommendations? In early November, the ELC published Gaining Steam: A Regulatory and...

23 Nov Gaining Steam: Join us for an ELC webinar

Posted at 16:01h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Geothermal, Renewable energy by Brenda Heelan Powell 0 Comments

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NOTE: Photo of Strokkur geyser in Iceland, courtesy pixabay.com JOIN US FOR AN ELC WEBINAR Gaining Steam: A Regulatory and Policy Framework for Geothermal Energy Development in Alberta In early November, the ELC published...

05 Nov New ELC Publication: Gaining Steam

Posted at 22:50h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Geothermal, Renewable energy by Brenda Heelan Powell 0 Comments

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NOTE: Photo of Strokkur geyser in Iceland, courtesy pixabay.com New ELC Publication Gaining Steam: A Regulatory and Policy Framework for Geothermal Energy Development in Alberta The ELC is pleased to announce publication...

01 May Climate Change and the Law: Adapting Alberta’s Living Things to Climate Change

Posted at 20:31h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Renewable energy by Kyra Leuschen 0 Comments

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Climate Change and the Law: A Primer for Alberta Part Two: An Introduction to Adaptation in Alberta Adapting Alberta’s Living Things to Climate Change The Environmental Law Centre (ELC) recently published its report...

24 Apr Climate Change and the Law: Regulating Geothermal

Posted at 20:13h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Renewable energy by Rebecca Kauffman 0 Comments

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Regulating Geothermal: How do we own heat? Climate Change and the Law: A Primer for Alberta Part One: An Introduction to Mitigation in Alberta This blog post focuses on geothermal, taking a closer look...

16 Apr Climate Change Adaptation and the Law: Adapting Alberta’s Infrastructure to Climate Change

Posted at 20:01h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Renewable energy by Kyra Leuschen 1 Comment

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Climate Change and the Law: A Primer for Alberta Part One: An Introduction to Climate Change Adaptation in Alberta Adapting Alberta’s Infrastructure to Climate Change The Environmental Law Centre (ELC) recently published its...

09 Apr Climate Change and the Law: Solar Rights – Can anyone really have a right to sun?

Posted at 18:55h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Renewable energy by Rebecca Kauffman 0 Comments

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Climate Change and the Law: A Primer for Alberta Part One: An Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation in Alberta Solar Rights: Can anyone really have a right to sun? The Environmental Law Centre (ELC)...

05 Feb Keeping up the PACE: An Update on the Pace Program and Associated Regulations

Posted at 16:38h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Municipal Government Act, Renewable energy by Rebecca Kauffman 4 Comments

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Keeping up the PACE: An Update on the Pace Program and Associated Regulations A previous blog post “Picking up the PACE and Running with City Charters: An Update on Municipal Government Act”...

22 Jan The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Reports: Fall 2018 Edition

Posted at 18:06h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Renewable energy by Brenda Heelan Powell 1 Comment

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The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Reports: Fall 2018 Edition In late 2018, the Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) released her Fall 2018 Reports. There are four...

16 Jan New Small Scale Generation Regulation aims to fill the gap between micro-generation and large utility companies

Posted at 22:17h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Renewable energy by Rebecca Kauffman 0 Comments

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New Small Scale Generation Regulation aims to fill the gap between micro-generation and large utility companies On November 22, 2018, the Government of Alberta (GoA) released the Small Scale Generation Regulation (SSGR)[1], in force on January 1, 2019. This regulation clarifies the regulatory process...