Canada’s wind energy industry had another year of strong growth in 2016, adding 702 MW of new capacity through the commissioning of 21 projects in Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. Sixteen of these projects are owned, at least in part, by aboriginal or local communities, or municipal governments. Canada now has 11,898 MW of installed…
CanWEA: Wind energy is not a risky business for Alberta
This article is a blog post, written by Evan Wilson, Prairies Regional Director at the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA). Lots of words and plenty of column inches have been devoted here in Alberta to speaking doom on renewables, specifically on the role they’ll play as our government undertakes its coal generation phase-out. Renewable energy has been…
More wind energy essential to ensure affordable, sustainable & reliable electricity in Ontario
Important considerations for the future of Ontario’s electricity supply — such as affordability, protection of the environment, and power system reliability — are key themes addressed in the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) submission to the province’s Long-Term Energy Plan. “More wind energy capacity has been installed in Canada over the last decade than any…
Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity rolls out vision for clean growth & climate change
Canada’s abundant renewable electricity resources offer the country a competitive advantage in global efforts to cut carbon pollution and deliver clean growth, and can power the country’s economy as it shifts from fossil fuels to clean energy. That’s the core message in the vision laid out by the Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity. To deliver on…
Canadian Wind Energy Annual Exhibition and Conference end-of-show report
CanWEA’s 32ndAnnual Conference and Exhibition attracted 1,676 registrants and hosted 126 international exhibitors, covering 23,200 square feet of exhibition space at the BMO Center in Calgary, Alberta from November 1-3
Alberta takes action to become Canada’s largest market for new wind investments
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) applauds the Alberta Government’s announcement that it will legislate and initiate a process in November to procure the first 400 MW of its 5,000-MW renewables’ target. The province is planning for 5,000 MW of new renewable energy to meet 30% of electricity demand in the province by 2030. This announcement…
Canadian government to source 100% of its operational electricity from renewables by 2025
Wind energy is already central to many greenhouse gas emission-reduction strategies across Canada. And it is poised to play an even bigger role as provinces seek cost-effective strategies to meet long-term climate change goals and the federal government prioritizes the building of a clean growth economy. This was part of the keynote Honorable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s…
Wind power poised to provide boost to western Canadian economies
Canada’s wind energy sector is ready to invest in projects worth billions of dollars in Alberta and Saskatchewan as governments in both provinces implement policies to significantly increase the amount of emissions-free electricity on their power grids, industry leaders agreed at the kick-off of the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) 32nd Annual Conference and Exhibition in…
Quebec wind businesses develop export market
In collaboration with the Wind Energy Cluster, the TechnoCentre éolien (TCE) is accompanying a delegation of 10 Quebec-based companies as part of a trade mission that will take place in Calgary this week at the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition. TCE is sharing its expertise with companies within the wind sector to help…
CanWEA statement on suspension of clean & competitive renewable electricity procurement
Robert Hornung, President of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) released this statement following today’s announcement that Ontario will suspend the second round of its Large Renewable Procurement (LRP II) process. CanWEA is shocked and extremely disappointed by Ontario’s decision to suspend the second round of its Large Renewable Procurement (LRP II) process. This is…
CanWEA seeks nominations for 32nd annual wind-energy awards
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is inviting nominations for the association’s 32nd prestigious annual awards. “We’ve been celebrating outstanding wind energy leaders and supporters since 1985, and every year the number of people committed to building a renewable energy future for Canada grows,” says Kathy Wong, CanWEA Director, Business Development. She added: “We want…
Alberta sets new clean energy target of 30% renewables by 2030
The province of Alberta has plans to install 5,000 MW of renewable energy to meet a new clean energy target of 30% by 2030. To help achieve this 30 by ’30, the Government of Alberta will support 5,000 MW of new renewables, including wind, solar, and hydro-power. To reach this target, it is estimated that at least $10.5…
Canada can integrate large amounts of wind energy reliably, cost-effectively, says report
Canada can get more than one-third of its electricity from wind energy without compromising grid reliability – and at the same time realize economic and environmental benefits, says a long-anticipated wind integration study issued by the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA). The groundbreaking Pan-Canadian Wind Integration Study (PCWIS) is the first to take a detailed…
Canada ahead of U.S. on long-term sustainable climate action
Editor’s note: Here is a blog posting from the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA), Robert Hornung. He expects to see significant wind-power growth in the U.S. this year, while Canada goes through a time of transition… I recently attended the American Wind Energy Association’s 2016 annual conference in New Orleans and it served to…
Canada’s largest annual wind energy conference announces program topics
The program has been announced for Canada’s largest annual Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition, taking place November 1 to 3, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta. Hosted by the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Hannover Fairs, the conference will highlight wind energy commitments, opportunities, and innovations across all regions of Canada. Additionally, this year’s event will focus…
CanWEA Power of Wind contest launched to celebrate Global Wind Day
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is launching its Power of Wind contest to mark Global Wind Day, a worldwide event that occurs annually to give people in Canada and around the world an opportunity to explore wind energy. The Power of Wind contest invites students entering or in post-secondary education to submit a photo…
Ontario’s climate change action plan: Wind energy integral to success
Brandy Giannetta, Ontario Regional Director for the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) released this statement following today’s release of the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan by Premier Kathleen Wynne. “With its bold climate change action plan, the Ontario government continues to establish itself as global leader in the fight against climate change. Ontario, like all…
Energy Policy 2030: The Quebec wind industry supports the Quebec government’s objectives
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) welcomes the publication of the Quebec government’s 2030 energy policy by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Mr. Pierre Arcand. The wind industry wishes to acknowledge the Quebec government’s desire for coherence, its strong commitment to the decarbonization of our economy as well as its goal of increasing total…
Wind energy poised to deliver climate and economic solutions in Canada
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is committed to working with the federal government to deliver concrete solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a clean growth economy and welcomes the openness of the federal government to working in collaboration with the provinces and stakeholders on these challenges. Catherine McKenna, the federal Minister of…
New wind energy plan benefits Ontario
Ontario’s plan to purchase another 600 MW of wind energy will provide affordable and reliable electricity to consumers while ensuring the province remains a leader in the transition to a low-carbon economy, says the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA). Speaking at CanWEA’s annual Spring Forum, Ontario Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli announced the province’s Independent Electric…