Official Opposition Leader Marc Tanguay is criticizing the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) for its inaction on Quebec's energy future, calling instead for Hydro-Québec to launch a broad national consultation.
Official Opposition Leader Marc Tanguay is criticizing the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) for its inaction on Quebec's energy future, calling instead for Hydro-Québec to launch a broad national consultation.
Germany plans to freeze electricity prices for the most energy-intensive industries until 2030. The scheme is intended to lock in almost 80% of the electricity of the most energy-intensive companies operating internationally at 6 cents per kWh.
Germany plans to freeze electricity prices for the most energy-intensive industries until 2030. The scheme is intended to lock in almost 80% of the electricity of the most energy-intensive companies operating internationally at 6 cents per kWh.
At COP28, the EU will push for a global target for renewable energy deployment and accelerated emissions reductions, but the policy surrounding the phase-out of fossil fuels will be difficult to navigate.
At COP28, the EU will push for a global target for renewable energy deployment and accelerated emissions reductions, but the policy surrounding the phase-out of fossil fuels will be difficult to navigate.
The National Assembly has adopted on second reading a bill to protect EDF and extend the benefit of regulated electricity tariffs, despite attempts to obstruct the government. The parliamentary shuttle will continue with the Senate.
The National Assembly has adopted on second reading a bill to protect EDF and extend the benefit of regulated electricity tariffs, despite attempts to obstruct the government. The parliamentary shuttle will continue with the Senate.
Colombia is investing $135 million in renewable energy to reduce its dependence on oil and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The government will no longer award contracts for hydrocarbon exploration and production.
Colombia is investing $135 million in renewable energy to reduce its dependence on oil and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The government will no longer award contracts for hydrocarbon exploration and production.
A recent Guyanese court ruling declared that ExxonMobil was in breach of insurance for its first offshore oil project in Guyana, which could have significant consequences for the ongoing oil project.
A recent Guyanese court ruling declared that ExxonMobil was in breach of insurance for its first offshore oil project in Guyana, which could have significant consequences for the ongoing oil project.
New York State will ban gas and other fossil fuel stoves and heaters in all new residential, office and government buildings by 2029. This decision is part of a drive to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
New York State will ban gas and other fossil fuel stoves and heaters in all new residential, office and government buildings by 2029. This decision is part of a drive to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
The COP28 president is banking on CO2 capture technology to continue using fossil fuels, while calling for a tripling of renewable energy production by 2030. However, NGOs believe that this solution is neither reliable nor sufficient to address the climate crisis.
The COP28 president is banking on CO2 capture technology to continue using fossil fuels, while calling for a tripling of renewable energy production by 2030. However, NGOs believe that this solution is neither reliable nor sufficient to address the climate crisis.
Mexico Pacific is embarking on ambitious infrastructure projects in Mexico with the construction of a natural gas pipeline and liquefaction plant in the state of Sonora, as well as shipping liquefied gas to Asia from a terminal already under construction.
Mexico Pacific is embarking on ambitious infrastructure projects in Mexico with the construction of a natural gas pipeline and liquefaction plant in the state of Sonora, as well as shipping liquefied gas to Asia from a terminal already under construction.
The President of COP28 called for a tripling of global renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, with demands for transparency on public funds promised to developing countries to address global warming.
The President of COP28 called for a tripling of global renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, with demands for transparency on public funds promised to developing countries to address global warming.
The Netherlands has announced a €28 billion package of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including the closure of all gas and coal-fired power plants by 2035 and subsidies for the purchase of used electric cars.
The Netherlands has announced a €28 billion package of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including the closure of all gas and coal-fired power plants by 2035 and subsidies for the purchase of used electric cars.
Electricity bills jumped 20% and gas bills rose 46% in the EU in the second half of 2022, reaching record levels due to the war in Ukraine and fluctuations in energy prices.
Electricity bills jumped 20% and gas bills rose 46% in the EU in the second half of 2022, reaching record levels due to the war in Ukraine and fluctuations in energy prices.
The EU and Norway have signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation in the fight against climate change and environmental protection, creating the EU-Norway Green Alliance. Both parties are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and to supporting developing countries in implementing climate policies.
The EU and Norway have signed an agreement to strengthen their cooperation in the fight against climate change and environmental protection, creating the EU-Norway Green Alliance. Both parties are committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and to supporting developing countries in implementing climate policies.
EU member states have approved carbon market reform, including a border carbon tax, to meet ambitious climate targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.
EU member states have approved carbon market reform, including a border carbon tax, to meet ambitious climate targets of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.
The High Level Conference on the Future of the EU Energy Union, hosted by Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, brought together EU representatives, sectoral organizations, stakeholders and academics to discuss EU energy policy.
The High Level Conference on the Future of the EU Energy Union, hosted by Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, brought together EU representatives, sectoral organizations, stakeholders and academics to discuss EU energy policy.
France is extending the electricity tariff shield by one year to protect households from bill increases until 2025, but the extension on gas is no longer justified due to falling prices.
France is extending the electricity tariff shield by one year to protect households from bill increases until 2025, but the extension on gas is no longer justified due to falling prices.
The harsh summer season in India increases the demand for fuel to avoid power outages, leading to higher electricity prices in the spot power market. Coal and gas reserves are sufficient to meet demand.
The harsh summer season in India increases the demand for fuel to avoid power outages, leading to higher electricity prices in the spot power market. Coal and gas reserves are sufficient to meet demand.
The American Chemistry Council highlights the importance of natural gas. The white paper calls for policies that encourage diversified energy sources and modern infrastructure to support the energy and manufacturing industries.
The American Chemistry Council highlights the importance of natural gas. The white paper calls for policies that encourage diversified energy sources and modern infrastructure to support the energy and manufacturing industries.
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 is open for registration. This major annual event dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency in Europe will take place from June 20 to 22 under the theme "Accelerating the clean energy transition - towards lower bills and better skills".
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 is open for registration. This major annual event dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency in Europe will take place from June 20 to 22 under the theme "Accelerating the clean energy transition - towards lower bills and better skills".
The Commission for Energy Regulation and the National Mediator reassure French households that depend on regulated gas tariffs, urging them not to rush and to be vigilant against aggressive canvassing. The regulated tariff will disappear on June 30, but customers will be able to benefit from the tariff shield until the end of the year.
The Commission for Energy Regulation and the National Mediator reassure French households that depend on regulated gas tariffs, urging them not to rush and to be vigilant against aggressive canvassing. The regulated tariff will disappear on June 30, but customers will be able to benefit from the tariff shield until the end of the year.
G7 environment, climate and energy ministers met in Sapporo, Japan, to strengthen their coordination in addressing the triple global crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
G7 environment, climate and energy ministers met in Sapporo, Japan, to strengthen their coordination in addressing the triple global crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
The EU adopts an ambitious climate plan including the reform of the carbon market and the "carbon tax" at the borders, with a social fund of 86.7 billion euros to help the poorest in the energy transition.
The EU adopts an ambitious climate plan including the reform of the carbon market and the "carbon tax" at the borders, with a social fund of 86.7 billion euros to help the poorest in the energy transition.
The European Parliament must vote on the reform of the EU carbon market and the carbon tax at the borders to green its imports. A social climate fund of 86.7 billion euros will be created in 2026 to help micro-enterprises and vulnerable households in this energy transition.
The European Parliament must vote on the reform of the EU carbon market and the carbon tax at the borders to green its imports. A social climate fund of 86.7 billion euros will be created in 2026 to help micro-enterprises and vulnerable households in this energy transition.
Germany has decommissioned its last three nuclear reactors, concluding a more than 20-year energy transition to renewable energy. However, the country still faces the challenge of reducing its dependence on coal, which still accounts for one-third of its electricity production.
Germany has decommissioned its last three nuclear reactors, concluding a more than 20-year energy transition to renewable energy. However, the country still faces the challenge of reducing its dependence on coal, which still accounts for one-third of its electricity production.
The G7 countries are committed to accelerating their exit from fossil fuels without a specific deadline and aim to eliminate all new plastic pollution by 2040, but environmental NGOs criticize the lack of ambition in the decisions taken.
The G7 countries are committed to accelerating their exit from fossil fuels without a specific deadline and aim to eliminate all new plastic pollution by 2040, but environmental NGOs criticize the lack of ambition in the decisions taken.
