53 h. ago Philip Cross: Weak business investment undermines Canada’s growth

U.S. tariffs are hurting but the real story is that for 10 years now, investment has been lagging in Canada while booming in the U.S.

Economics

5 d. ago BlackRock’s GIP Sees ‘Enormous’ Opportunity in Geothermal Energy

Clean energy projects focused on geothermal and nuclear power have the potential to unlock huge returns for investors, according to an executive at BlackRock Inc.’s Global Infrastructure Partners.

Other

9 d. ago Philip Cross: Big spending on public transit has not changed commuting

Investment in public transit over the past decade was three times what car companies put into their industry but with no obvious effect

Other

9 d. ago Alberta Court of Appeal grants McCain appeal of AUC decision on renewable power plan for Coaldale plant

Five wind turbines and a solar array proposed to produce 40 megawatts of power for potato processing plant expansion

Other

9 d. ago Oklo Plans $1.7 Billion Center to Convert Nuclear Waste to Fuel

Oklo Inc. is planning a $1.68 billion first-of-its-kind facility in Tennessee that will convert nuclear waste into fuel to power the company’s advanced reactors.

Economics

1 week ago French Strikers Curb Nuclear Output as Political Crisis Deepens

Industrial action by workers at Electricite de France SA is disrupting power production at several nuclear plants across the nation as the political turmoil intensifies.

Politics

1 week ago Philip Cross: Learning to love nuclear power as wind and solar disappoint

When cheap energy was plentiful, nukes were mainly seen as dangerous. But steady, reliable electric power generation is now very attractive

Science

2 w. ago Sweden to Scrap Uranium Mining Ban With Nuclear Buildout Looming

The Swedish government proposed to remove a ban on uranium mining to reduce the need for imports as the country eyes a renaissance in nuclear power.

Science

2 w. ago Varcoe: Capital Power & OPG study finds small modular nuclear reactors 'right fit' for Alberta

Study 'reinforces our conviction that SMRs have significant potential for generationally impactful economic and social benefits' says blog post

Economics

2 w. ago Varcoe: What's the future for nuclear energy in Alberta? Capital Power and OPG study says small reactors ‘right fit’ for province

Study 'reinforces our conviction that SMRs have significant potential for generationally impactful economic and social benefits' says blog post

Economics

2 w. ago BCUC Accepts BC Hydro 2024 Call for Power Electricity Purchase Agreements

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) accepted 10 energy purchase agreements between BC Hydro and proponents of its 2024 call for clean or renewable electricity. BC Hydro selected nine wind projects and one solar project that will provide approximately 4,830 gigawatt hours of energy per […]

Other

2 w. ago Alberta seeking public input in establishing nuclear power industry

The Alberta government has announced a plan to gather public feedback on the possible development of nuclear power in the province.

Science

3 w. ago Indian Energy Giants Rally Behind Nuclear in Clean Power Push

India’s top energy firms are advocating for nuclear power to decarbonize the world’s third-biggest emitter, while cautioning that electricity from reactors needs to be affordable to substitute coal.

Science

3 w. ago Nvidia Urges Taiwan to Embrace Nuclear Power Ahead of Referendum

Nuclear power is an “excellent option” for Taiwan, as demand from energy-intensive artificial intelligence is set to skyrocket in the tech manufacturing hub, according to Nvidia Corp.

Science

3 w. ago Renewables Battling Climate Change Now Need to Insure Against It

Solar and wind projects are betting on a novel insurance product to help offset losses from erratic weather.

Society

3 w. ago South Africa’s Eskom Seeks Solar Buyers in Shift Away From Coal

South Africa’s Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. called for proposals from large power users to buy solar energy, in a step by the utility to wind down its dependence on coal.

Other

3 w. ago Utility to buy power from advanced nuclear plant to power Tennessee and Alabama Google data centers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility plans to buy power from an upcoming advanced nuclear plant to help fuel Google data centers in Tennessee and Alabama, according to a deal announced Monday. The Tennessee Valley Authority, California-based Kairos Power and Google say the agreement will deliver up to 50 megawatts of energy […]

Technology

4 w. ago Solar Shares Rise as Trump Hit to Tax Credits Softer Than Feared

Clean energy stocks soared after the Trump administration released new guidance on eligibility requirements for tax credits that weren’t as punitive as the industry had feared.

Economics