Scotian WindFields
TheScotian WindFields are a network of eight community investment fund corporations throughout Nova Scotia working towards the shared vision of generating environmentally friendly, renewable energy in their communities.
Category: Energy
Wind farm drove us from our home, family says
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia man who abandoned his home, claiming noise from a nearby wind farm made his family … Continue reading Wind farm drove us from our home, family says
N.B. rapped for lack of energy efficiency
onservation efforts record largest drop in ranking among provinces A national environmental group says New Brunswick needs to do more … Continue reading N.B. rapped for lack of energy efficiency
Curling club keeps cool with new geothermal heating system
A curling club in southwestern Manitoba has found a way to make ice with heat: just drill several dozen holes … Continue reading Curling club keeps cool with new geothermal heating system
Alberta Announces Boost for Bioenergy but More Action Required
The Pembina Institute congratulates the Alberta government for its recent announcement to commit $239 million over the next five years to strengthen and expand the province’s bioenergy sector.
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A community energy plan for Yellowknife supported by $110,000 from the Green Municipal Fund
Mayor Gordon Van Tighem of the City of Yellowknife presented the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, with a … Continue reading A community energy plan for Yellowknife supported by $110,000 from the Green Municipal Fund
Home energy audit program unveiled
Nova Scotia has launched a scaled-back version of a popular home-energy rebate program that was axed by the federal government. … Continue reading Home energy audit program unveiled
Alberta boosts cash for bioenergy producers
Alberta is increasing the cash incentives for producers of ethanol, methane gas and electricity generated from waste, with an eye … Continue reading Alberta boosts cash for bioenergy producers
N.S. wants 20 per cent of power from renewable sources by 2013
HALIFAX (CP) – Nova Scotia’s Tory government has set the ambitious goal of getting at least 20 per cent of … Continue reading N.S. wants 20 per cent of power from renewable sources by 2013
Summerside commits to wind energy
The City of Summerside has signed a contract with Ventus Energy to buy enough electricity to serve 23 per cent … Continue reading Summerside commits to wind energy
N.B. should consult widely on 2nd nuclear reactor: Liberal leader
New Brunswick should undertake a comprehensive, independent study into the possibility of building a second nuclear reactor at Point Lepreau, … Continue reading N.B. should consult widely on 2nd nuclear reactor: Liberal leader
Saskatchewan warming to nuclear energy: chamber
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce says there’s a renewed interest in the use of nuclear energy in the province. Continue reading Saskatchewan warming to nuclear energy: chamber