Renewable Energy

To provide a sample of the news delivered by the canadian association for renewable energies, here are the headlines from stories carried from January 1 to June 30, 2004:

Renewable Energy Audit Showed Need to Extend Incentives
Hydro Generation to Get Boost
Biomass Facility Receives $2.7 Million Funding
Utility Banned from Providing Green Power
RFP Issued for New Generation
Federal Government Promotes Role of Canada’s Hydrogen
Solar Company Sells $120k to U.S. Transit Authority
Green Funds Hits $1 Billion Level
Online Training Offered to Explain Solar Thermal Air
Developers Submit 4,400 MW of Green Power Capacity
Municipalities Want Renewables among Federal Priorities
Draft Document Designed to Discuss Avian Issues for Wind Turbines
Federal Department Seeks Expert in Renewable Energies
More than 100 Jobs Already Created at Canada’s First Solar Facility
New Wind Turbine to be Installed in Northern Quebec
Canada Sells Solar Lights to California
Six Shopping Centres to Buy Green Power
Three Governments Pledge to Support Green Power
Continental Agency to Discuss Challenges to Renewables
Wind Power Costs 10¢/kWh
Canada to Support Renewables in Bolivia
Support for Wind is Key Element of Utility’s Environment Review
Province Gives Tax Exemption for Clean Energy
Green Party Matches NDP Promise of 10,000 MW of Wind Turbines
First Windfarm in Province Receives Approval
First PV Production Facility to Open This Week
Other Provinces Could Copy Commitment to Clean Energy
Utility Receives Proposals for 3,300 MW of Windfarms
Canada to Set Wind Energy Record This Year
NDP Scores Highest for Support of Wind, says Environmental Group
Alberta Utility to Build Windfarm in Ontario
Environment and Energy are Not Election Issues, suggests Poll
Federal Funds to Research Hydrogen from Renewables
Engineers Support Push for Renewable Energies
Legislation Introduced in First Step to Provincial Goal of 10% Green Power
Bloc and NDP Score Higher than Green Party on Wind Energy
Quebec Firm to Invest $14.5 Million in BioDiesel
Canadian Firm Sells Solar Lights to US Army in Iraq
Energy Ministers Plan More Wind Power
Federal Party Releases Shadow Cabinet
Wind is Most Popular Technology for Politicians
Canadian Groups Oppose Large Hydro as Renewable
Sustainable Funding Group Levers Millions in Development
Renewables on Agenda at Montreal Conference
Solar Firm Receives First National Award for Best Project
Renewables is One of Top Principles for Climate Protection
Two Windfarms Enter Test Periods
Maine Honours Canadian Green Power Developer with Award
Wind Turbine Wins National Environmental Award for Climate Change
Government Agency Wants Solar Panels ASAP
Ontario Windfarm Selects Suppliers
Solar Supplier Sells $120,000 to California
Parks Canada Seeks Solar PV Systems
Application Filed for Two Power Lines
Green Fuel Project Receives Federal Funding
Conservative Party to Develop Strategy on Renewables
Canada Opposes Targets for Renewables, say Media
Editorial Cautions Against Promises for Wind Power
List of Green Power Suppliers Grows in Absence of Federal Regulation
Government Releases Interim Terms for Green Heat Rebates
Another Delay for Renewables RFP
Agency Considering 2,350 MW of Wind
PM Would Quadruple Incentive for Wind
NDP Leader Wants 10,000 Wind Turbines
Earth Energy System Noted in Awards Program
Government Software Predicts Windfarm Output
Province Considers 100% Green Power Target by 2015
Canada Needs More Renewables, says Continental Agency
Solar Company Forms Partnership With Distributor of Computer Supplies
Inverter Company says Future is Bright
Test Drilling Starts at Canada’s First Geothermal Project
Ontario Group Wants Streamlining in Renewables RFP
West-Coast Institute Installs Solar PV System
Windfarm Approved for Kingston Area
Process for Renewables Hits Another Delay
Awareness of Renewables Low but Interest is High, says Government Study
Canadian Firm Uses Solar PV for Fuel Cell Demonstration Project
Green Heat System Funded Under Infrastructure Program for Rural Communities
Most Canadians Want All Hydro Sites Recognized as Renewable
Twelve Canadians Attend German Conference on Renewables
Solar Firm Increases Revenue and Loss
Flow-Through Offering Aimed at Wind Power
Canadian Firm Acquires 71 Hydro Stations in New York
Campaign Advances for Green Heat Adoption
Federal Department to Strengthen Renewables in Canada and Abroad
Wind Turbine Assessed for Economic Benefits
NDP Platform Based on Support for Renewables
Two Hydroelectric Facilities to be Purchased by Calgary Firm
Canadian FC Company Joins Toyota Effort
Government Extends Renewable Energy Program
Delegation to Renewables Summit May Total 13
Province to Release Energy Strategy Following Consultations on Renewables
Utility Chief Warns Against Over-Reliance on Wind
Potential of Wind Power Justifies New Transmission Line
New Renewables Group Formed in BC
Province Offers Program to Allocate Public Land for Windfarms
Canada Seeks One Industry Rep for Renewables Summit
Ottawa and Toronto Agree to Promote Renewables
Second Federal Department to Purchase 450 GWh of Green Power
Solar Revenue Increases 170%
Loss Increases at Renewables Developer
Revenue Rises from Windfarms
Tax Rebate to be Extended to Residential Renewables
Finance Department to Evaluate Pro-Renewables Tax Proposals
Three Canadian Universities at Solar Car Race
Fossil Fuel Companies Challenged to Work with Green Heat
Wind Data Collection Costs $2.3 Million
Solar Company Sells 800 Units to Europe
Province to Implement RPS
Provincial Green Power Co-Op Receives Federal Funding
Contract Released for Renewables RFP
Canada Avoids Involvement in Global Renewables Summit
c.a.r.e. Suggests Global Commitment to Green Heat
Wind Generation Increases for Green Power Developer
Commercial Realtor Backs Renewable Energy
Canadian Colleges Want to Promote Training in Renewables
Toronto Wants Green Power in Municipal Facilities
Delay on U.S. Wind Incentive Hurts Canadian Company
Support for Green Fuel to Drop GHG Emissions by 1 Megatonne
Green Power in Canada Grew 2% Last Year, says Government Agency
Green Heat Strategy to be Released at Gas Conference
Climate Change Exhibit Complements Utility Support for Green Power
Windfarm Named as Finalist in National Environment Award
Utility Start Construction of New Hydro Dam
Ontario Needs Renewables and Conservation, says Study
Realtor to Commit to Renewable Energy
Provincial Plan for Wind-Hydrogen Project Stalled by Federal Delays
Canadian Firm to Invest $1.2 Billion in Wind Project
Canadian Solar Company Obtains $250,000
Geothermal Developer Raises $15 Million
Canadian University to Partner on Wind Turbines on Freedom Tower
Energy Information Centre Completes First Year
Fuel Cell Company Working on Contract for Solar Power Backup
Audit in 2000 Ordered Federal Plan on Renewables
Green Heat Company Obtains $1 Million Investment from Growth Fund
Renewables RFP Makes Changes to Bidding
Another Renewables Company Uses GreenHosting
Off-Grid Renewables Will Reduce Costs 10% by 2006
Solar Company Sets Sales Record for Grid-Tie PV
Utility Owner May Purchase Largest Wind Turbine
Government May Still Exclude Renewables from GHG Trading
Canadian Wind Developer Dumps on Wind
National Park Wants PV System
Expansion of Hydro Facility is Finished
Renewables Get Second Chance on $2.5 Million Funding
Another Canadian Oil Company Defeats Resolution on Renewables
Utility Ends 20 Years of Litigation Over Hydro Facility
Green Power Fails to Capture $2.5 Million in Funding
Solar Project Wins Two National Awards
Search Narrows for 150 MW Windfarm Site
Green Power Fares Poorly in Utility Bidding
Utility Seeks 250 MW of Firm Power
Government to Install Solar, Biomass and Wind Systems
Fossil Fuel Giant Assumes Share in Western Windfarm
Poll Shows Strong Support for Government Support
Government to Grow Green Heat by 500% within Four Years
U.S. Solar Race to Drive Across Canada
Support for Renewables is Among 100 Changes by Liberal Government
Canadian and US Firms Work on PV-Hydrogen Station
Ontario Encourages Use of Solar-Powered LED Lights
Federal Research to Analyse Potential for Renewables in Homes
Survey Shows Strong Support for Renewables in Ontario
Oil Company Defeats Annual Resolution on Renewables
Canada Sole Nation to Support Distributed Energy Group
Green Fuel Group Selects New Staff
Quebec has 100,000 MW of Wind Potential, suggests Study
Fuel Cell Company Introduces 75 kW PV Converter
Aboriginal Building Uses Wind, Solar and Earth Energy
Wind Developer Eyes Northern Ontario
Partnership Closes $100 Million IPO
Hydrogen Company Announces Global Branding Strategy
Province to Legislate Net Metering
Utility and First Nations Pursue Development of Windfarm
Record Quarterly Results for Solar Firm
Output from Windfarms Dips for Green Power Fund
Province Could Reduce Power Demand by 40% by 2020
Income Fund Completes Private Equity Placement of $12.3 Million
Province Promotes Pending Call for Renewables
c.a.r.e. Cancels Conference Speech
Comments Invited on Windfarm Application
Land Needed for Wind Turbines
Province to Enforce Targets for Renewables
Wind Potential to be Assessed near Ski Resort
Windfarm Proposed for Central Ontario
Canada to Lag Behind World in Growth of Renewables
Federal Facility to Feature Earth Energy System
Small Hydro Facility Completes ‘Shadowing’ Phase
Federal Advisory Agency to Tackle Renewable Energies
Utility Should Not Compete in Green Power Market
First Nations Investigate Renewable Energy in Ontario
Utility to Start Net Metering this Month
Solar Firm Wins National Award
Hydrogen Not Eligible for Green Power Incentive
Utility to Adopt National Certification for Green Power for its IPPs
Renewables to Provide Electricity in Ontario
Geothermal Facility Faces NIMBY, suggests Newspaper
Transmission Utility ‘Proactively’ Assisting New Wind Capacity
Ottawa to Continue Support for Megaprojects, says NRCan Minister
Government Lends $7.2 Million for Inverter Development
Utility to Repeal Biomass Tariff
Report Ignores Impact of Renewables to Avoid Blackouts
Prime Minister Backs Renewable Energies, says Anderson
Transit to Buy Green Tags with Green Funds Help
Renewables Featured in Three Federal Projects To Reduce GHG Emissions
Wind Increases 50% for Energy Provider
Canadian Groups Form Net-Zero Energy Coalition
Green Power Developers to Install 540 MW of Wind Turbines
Solar Deal Falls Flat
'Hydrogen Highway' No Good Unless Powered by Renewables
Renewables on Agenda at International Conference
NDP Goes Green for Federal Election
Wind and Hydro Can Site on Crown Lands
Developer to Install 240 MW of Wind Turbines
Federal Minister Commends Province for Support of Renewables
Solar Firm Signs Agreement With Linear Capital
Poll Shows Strong Support for Data on Renewables
Turbines Selected for Canada's Largest Merchant Windfarm
Canadian Firm to Plan Transition from Gas to Renewables
Federal Facility to Feature Solar PV
Government to Spend $1.5 Million on GHG Assessments from Renewables
IPO to Offer $100 Million for Renewables
Building Code and CSA Standards Are Barriers to Wind Turbines
University Receives Federal Funding for Solar Installation
Saskatchewan Solar to go to Egypt
Renewables Funding Agency Shuts Down
Utility Clarifies Issues on Interconnection
Renewable Energies Included in One-Tonne Challenge
Solar House Wins National Award
Public Utilities Should Have Special Rules in Generation of Wind Power
Canadian Wind Company Develops Major System in Arizona
Canadian Firm to Launch Solar Thermal-PV Unit
Green Power Assessed for Large GHG Emitters
Securities Company to Fund Geothermal Feasibility Study
Ottawa and Manitoba to Work on Renewable Energies
Canadian Wind Company to Double Installed Capacity
Canadian Wind Firm to Merge with U.S. Developer
Public Health Workers Call for Renewable Energy
Solar Hydrogen Generator to be Installed at NRC
Canada Demonstrates World's First Commercial Scale Generator
Wind Industry Disappointed with Federal Budget
Renewable Energy Coalition Dismayed By Budget
PetroCan Assets Should Support Renewables
Training in Renewables are Key to Canada’s Energy Future
Province Should Exit Green Power Market, says Report
BC Companies Form Joint Venture to Develop Windfarm in China
Consultant Confirms Potential of Geothermal Facility, says Developer
Biogas Demonstration Project Completed
Alternative Budget Backs Transition to Renewables
Federal Minister says Renewables can Reduce GHG Emissions
Alberta City Launches Green Power Program
Solar Firm Closes $6 Million Private Placement
Wind Industry to Benefit from Provincial Policy
Solar Company Releases Terms for $5 Million Private Placement
Green Power Firm Receives $5 Million Funding
Latest Buyers Guide Available for Sale
Wind Capacity Rises 34% in Canada Last Year
Solar Company Reports 42% Increase in Annual Revenue
Utility Supports Earth Energy Installations with Efficiency Funding
Solar Bicycle Developed by NB Team
Separatist Party Supports Wind Energy
Oil Chairman Calls for Development of Renewables
Environment Groups Concerned that Ontario May Select Nuclear over Renewables
Inverter Firm to Raise $67 Million
Green Power Developer to Sell RECs to Municipalities in Alberta
Courier to Use Renewable Energy Fuel Cells in 'Greening the Fleet' Program
Domestic Wind Industry Needs 2,000 Professionals by 2010
BC Company Nearing Completion of Energy Storage System
Government Supports Renewable Energy Hydrogen Systems
Coast Guard Renews Supply Agreement for Solar Lights
Solar Company to Commercialize new PV Technology
Federal Minister Calls for Deployment of Renewable Energy Technology
Energy Retailer Supports Renewable Energy Systems
Transport Group Wants Solar-Powered Message Signs
Renewables are Part of ‘Best Bet’ for Ontario
Astrophysics Institute Buys Solar PV System
Ontario Power Supply Solutions
PV System Needed in BC
Turbine Manufacturer to Invest $7 Million in Gaspesie
Canadian Solar Company Buys U.S. Solar Firm
Canadian Green Power Firm Benefits from European Windfarm
Environmental Sustainability Needs Commitment to Renewables, says Report
Wind Interest Exceeds Incentive by Five-Fold
Federal Spending for Renewables Tabled in Parliament
Natural Gas Superior to Wind, says Gas Group
Hybrid Solar PV Drops GHG Emissions by 85%
Wind and Biomass Have Potential in Canada, says Federal Regulator
Government Wants to be Judged on its Support for Renewables
National Environmental Groups Call for More Support for Renewables
Province Picks Advisor to Seek 300 MW of Green Power
Ship Repair Firm to Enter Green Power Market
Government Must Back Long-Term Renewables, says Minister
Consulting Firm to Buy Green Power
Geothermal Developer Receives Dual Listing On Stock Exchange
Canadian Foundation Helps Guatemalan Village Use Renewables
Federal Support for Green Heat Backs ‘Non-Competitive’ Technologies
Recognition of Earth Energy Doubles under Utility Support
Government to Purchase Solar Simulator from U.S.
Fuel Cell Company Moves into Photovoltaics
Sale of Solar-Powered Lights Sets Record
Provincial Regulator Wants to Examine Impact of Wind
Solar Water Heaters Installed Under Municipal Plan
Ontario Wants Solar-Powered Traffic Counters
Green Power Company Increases Output by 23%
Federal Program to Help Municipal Energy Improvements
Candidate for Opposition Leadership Calls for More Renewables
Canadian Solar Company Develops PV Substrate Material
Geothermal Developer Invests Almost $3 Million
Utility Delays Submissions from Green Power Bidders
Utility Responds to Complaints on Net Metering
Government Wants Photovoltaic Cells
International Alliance to Promote Renewables
Inverter Company to Offer Shares
Coast Guard to Purchase Solar-Powered LED Beacons from New Zealand
Green Power Company to Reapply for Approval of Run-of-River Facility
Government Backs Expansion of Green Fuel
Conservation Authority to Purchase Green Power
Standards Group Pulls Three Wind Standards from Garbage Can
Wind Company to Merge with Mining Firm
New Federal Administration Stalling Wind Initiative on East Coast
Green Heat Group Calls for 20% Government Procurement
Solar PV Used to Provide Lighting at Pedestrian Crossings
Audit Shows Lack of Controls at NRCan
Primer on Renewables is Released at Green Power Session
Green Fuel Developer Increases Market Penetration
Solar Firm Reports 83% Rise in Annual Revenue
New Hydropower Capacity Needs Government Incentives
Ontario Wants Renewable Energies from Alberta
Geothermal Developer Expands Technical Advisory Committee
Government to Benchmark Solar Thermal Market in Canada
Upgraded Software to be Released by April
Federal Government to Purchase Wind Turbine for Campground
Global Market for Renewables is US$650 Billion, says Minister
Solar Tower to Dwarf CN Tower
Solar Manufacturer Delays Launch of New PV Production Plant
Campaign Identifies Barriers to Green Power in Canada
Government to Purchase PV System from Texas
British Utility Chooses Canadian Monitoring System for Windfarm
Wind Industry Applauds Government for Support
Downtown Turbine has “No Significant Impact” on Avian Mortality
Former Utility CEO Appointed to Windfarm Board
Input Sought on the Role of Renewables on Power Grids
Small Hydro Facility Appeals to Supreme Court of Canada
New Utility Head Likes Green Power
Renewables to Grow at 1.1% Per Year, says Analysis
Provincial Energy Board May Promote Cleaner Sources of Energy
Transmission Technology to Benefit Wind Power
Solar Producer Receives Funding in Private Placement
Small Hydro Firm Sells Licensing Rights to Canada
Federal Facility to Install Solar PV
Renewables Not Mentioned Among Government Priorities
Renewables Company Reports Major Influx of Capital
Solar Industry Calls for More Support to PV and Green Heat
Retail Giant Adopts Green Power
Solar Manufacturer Develops Solar-Powered Jacket
West Coast Windfarm Moves Closer to Environmental Assessment
Strong Support for Data on Renewables
Canadian Green Power Certified Under U.S. Program
Canadian Solar Lights Used at California Airport
Small Hydro Site Commissioned in BC
Nuclear Receives Funding from Federal Renewables Fund
DFO to Purchase Solar-Powered LED Lights
Federal Government Makes Profit from Wind Energy Investment
Province Wants to Produce Hydrogen from Wind Turbines
Annual Buyers Guide Distributed for Renewables
National Think Tank says Renewables Need Better Definitions
Wind is Not Dependable Without Three Years of Monitoring
Federal Advisory Body Calls for no GST on Renewables
Ontario Needs to Overcome Barriers to Renewables
Funding of Millions Offered to Clean Technologies
Power Producers Welcome Target for Renewables, says APPrO
Province Doubles Wind Capacity
Government Wants 300 MW from Renewables ... Now
Turbines Face Opposition on Escarpment, says Newspaper
NRCan Meets Green Heat Groups to Discuss Report
Funds Raised to Fund Commercial Production of Solar Inverter
Capital Pool Company Acquires Hydroelectric Generator
Solar Company Offers $5 Million of Shares
Mobile Solar-Powered Video Surveillance System for Wildlife Research
Low Water Levels Prompt Fee Increase for Hydro
Wind Will Dominate Canadian RPS, suggests NEB
Canadian Team Planned for U.S. Renewables Conference
Canadian Electrolyzer Teams with U.S. Hydrogen Car Firm
Hydropower has Potential for 183,622 MW in Canada
Geothermal Developer Closes $6.6 Million Private Placement
Provincial Task Force Backs Green Power
Renewables Sector Provides Input to Grid Investigation
Government Picks Gas Generation Over Renewables
Canadian Windfarm to Ensure Interconnection with Grid
Government Support has Limited Impact on Promoting Green Heat
Canadian Solar Company Expands into US
Renewables Provide 1.2% of Canada’s Electricity
Green Group Changes its Name
New Green Group Formed
Wind Turbines Delayed Due to Concern over Birds
Six Green Groups Support Single Listing in Media Directory
Quebec Companies Can Crack New England Wind Market, says Study
Utility Receives Ten-Fold Interest in Green Power Supply
Lighting Standards Must be Optimized, Warns Wind Industry
Alberta Group Proposes Definition for Green Power