We are little behind-hand in posting this link to an article, “A new role for First Nations: power generation“, that appeared in the Globe and Mail, Advanced Energy from GE Innovation back in September 2014. The article includes the following from an … Continue reading
We are delighted to report that, in its Special Edition on Energy published in November 2014 in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business, Lexpert announces that it has ranked Paul Manning as one of Canada’s Leading Energy Lawyers. The prestigious … Continue reading
President Obama announced yesterday a new target to cut U.S. net greenhouse gas emissions 26-28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025. At the same time, President Xi Jinping of China announced targets to peak CO2 emissions around 2030, with the intention … Continue reading
United Nations News Centre, 2 November 2014 – Citing “clear and growing” human influence on the climate system, a United Nations report issued today has warned that if left unchecked, climate change will increase the likelihood of severe, pervasive and … Continue reading
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has announced that it is again accepting proposals for the Aboriginal Community Energy Plan (ACEP) Program. The Program will support Aboriginal participation in Ontario’s energy sector by providing up to $90,000 in funding to First Nation … Continue reading
Having completed its stakeholder review reported in our blog post of August 14, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) announced today that final versions of the CHPSOP 2.0 program documents are available for download: CHPSOP 2.0 Rules (Blackline to Draft) CHPSOP … Continue reading
We are pleased to note that Ontario has launched the Remote Electrification Readiness Program to help prepare remote diesel-dependent First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario for future connection to the province’s electricity grid. The deadline to apply is November 14, 2014. As … Continue reading
Ontario has announced today the establishment of the Ring of Fire (ROF) Infrastructure Development Corporation, to be headquartered in Thunder Bay. Our post on March 26, 2014, Ontario, First Nations to work together on Ring of Fire, noted that Ontario … Continue reading
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has posted the draft Combined Heat and Power Standard Offer Program 2.0 (CHPSOP 2.0) documents for stakeholder review and comment. Feedback on the draft documents can be submitted in writing to CHP@powerauthority.on.ca until September 22, 2014. … Continue reading
March 26, 2014 The Province of Ontario and nine Matawa-member First Nations signed a framework agreement today for a community-based regional approach to development in the Ring of Fire. The agreement is intended to ensure that First Nations and Ontario can … Continue reading
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