CBC writes that Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe claims heat pumps aren’t viable in his province because it gets too cold, but some experts say newer models work in lower temperatures even if a backup is encouraged.
How Canada’s oil production rose and emissions fell - and what it means for climate policy
Read the Globe and Mail's editorial on the reduction in emissions from oil production, despite a rise in output.
More cities offering loans to cover upfront cost of heat pumps, solar
CBC News reports on loans to help homeowners make green upgrades to their homes.
We Can't Afford To Be Climate Doomers
Rebecca Solnit writes in the Guardian about why fighting defeatism is also climate work.
Ontario could be entering an energy supply crisis. Here’s what you need to know
Read The Narwhal's report on challenges facing Ontario's energy supply.
How the ‘electrify everything’ movement went mainstream
The Grist reports on areas moving away from fossil fuels.
Miramichi, N.B. man criticizes ‘blundered’ NB Power energy savings program
Global News reports on criticism of the small scale of a provincial energy efficiency upgrade program.
Here’s why the U.S. electric grid isn’t running on 100% renewable energy yet
CNBC reports on the barriers to fully-renewable energy use in the US.
In Maine, heat pumps are proving themselves even against extreme cold
The Maine Monitor reports on research showing that standalone systems can deliver comfort and cost savings even in subzero temperatures.