By Roy L Hales
After weeks of controversy regarding cutbacks to its’ renewable sector, the UK announced it is building the World’s Largest Offshore Windfarm.
Continue reading The World’s Largest Offshore WindfarmNancy Bepple isn’t a typical net-zero homeowner. She lives in an older home that wasn’t designed to be energy efficient, but Nancy happens to be one of those rare individuals who are very careful about their electricity usage. Consequently, 8 solar panels sufficed to meet her needs and BC has another net-zero energy home.
Continue reading BC Has Another Net-Zero Energy HomeBy Roy L Hales
This is going to be what some of my colleagues call a “puff piece.” More critical evaluations may follow; this is a time to celebrate. Though SunMine has actually been feeding the grid since June 22nd, the city of Kimberley just made the official announcement. BC’s First Commercial Solar Project is operational.
Continue reading BC’s First Commercial Solar Project is OperationalBy Roy L Hales
BC Hydro recently slammed the most likely alternative to its proposed Site C Dam project in an interview with the Vancouver SUN. The Crown Corporation’s senior strategic technology specialist, Alex Tu, said some of the projects appear promising but stressed the cost estimates are still “very uncertain” and carry a lot of risk. What Tu did not tell the newspaper is that BC Hydro’s evaluation of Geothermal is outdated.
Continue reading BC Hydro’s Evaluation of Geothermal is Outdated
By Roy L Hales
The Canadian dollar dropped to its lowest exchange rate in eleven years Wednesday. Dr Werner Antweiller, of UBC’s Sauder School of Business, that is because our economy is so focused on the oil sector. Consequently, low oil prices deflate Canada’s petrocurrency.
Continue reading Low Oil Prices Deflate Canada’s Petrocurrency
