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Report warns of high energy poverty as N.B. Power seeks to increase rates | CBC News
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (637+ words) N.B. Power is about to make its case for raising rates, but the number of New Brunswickers struggling to pay their power bills is already high, advocates for low-income residents warn. The utility has applied for a 4.75 per cent rate increase…...
Ontario, feds officially open heavily subsidized Windsor battery factory | CBC News
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (513+ words) Some high-ranking provincial and federal government officials visited Windsor's large-scale NextStar Energy battery factory in the southwestern Ontario border city Thursday. Premier Doug Ford was joined by Ontario's minister of economic development Vic Fedeli and M'lanie Joly, Canada's federal industry…...
What can Canada learn from Mexico about Chinese EVs?
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (137+ words) What can Canada learn from Mexico about Chinese EVs?CBC What can Canada learn from Mexico about Chinese EVs? Beginning this week, Chinese electric vehicle makers can apply to import EVs to Canada at a reduced tariff rate. CBC Radio's…...
Ontario's solar boom and bust put more solar in Africa | CBC Climate Change News
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (1584+ words) Welcome to our weekly newsletter where we highlight environmental trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. Hi, it's Emily. A little while ago, I got an email from Brett Bergmann of the Ontario solar company,…...
Rent-to-own solar, battery swapping: Canadian firms bring affordable power to rural Africa | CBC News
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (1160+ words) Solar-powered battery swapping. Rent-to-own rooftop solar. Developing clean energy solutions in Africa requires creativity to succeed in a place with limited resources and a diverse range of cultures, according to Canadian companies working there. But those that have made it…...
China suspending some agricultural tariffs on Canada starting March 1 | CBC News
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (320+ words) China said on Friday it'would suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural products imposed during a trade spat between Beijing and Ottawa, after'Canadian Prime Minister Mark "Carney struck an initial deal with'China during a visit in January. China will suspend 100 per…...
Residents oppose proposed solar project in Sables-Spanish Rivers | CBC News
1+ week, 2+ day ago (708+ words) A group of residents in the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers has formed a committee to oppose a proposed 242-hectare solar development near Massey. Chloe Kneer, a member of the Massey Wildlife Conservation Committee, says the group has organized to educate…...
Electric Vehicle Association of Atlantic Canada reacts to new N.S. tax
1+ week, 3+ day ago (138+ words) Electric Vehicle Association of Atlantic Canada reacts to new N.S. tax'CBC Electric Vehicle Association of Atlantic Canada reacts to new N.S. tax The Houston government's latest budget includes new levies on electric and hybrid vehicles starting this fall. EV owners will have…...
Electric vehicle users, advocates say new levy feels 'punitive' | CBC News
1+ week, 3+ day ago (800+ words) Some electric vehicle owners in the province say they feel they're being penalized by the Nova Scotia government's new levy on electric and hybrid vehicles. Details of the new levy were announced in Monday's provincial budget. As of Oct. 1, owners…...
Canada's new electric vehicle rebate program has started
2+ week, 3+ day ago (111+ words) Canada's new electric vehicle rebate program has started'CBC Canada's new electric vehicle rebate program has started Starting this week, those who buy electric vehicles could qualify for a $5,000 rebate. CBC's Dale Manucdoc breaks down what you need to know about…...