EnergyNow News and Press Releases

December 15, 2017

CALGARY — Canadian oilsands producers face rising price discounts as growing production “materially exceeds” export pipeline capacity to the United States in the first quarter of 2018, RBC Dominion Securities says in a new research report. The report … Read More ➝

December 15, 2017

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is adopting federal targets for large industrial emitters that could make them pay to offset their pollution. The province introduced legislation Thursday that it says would also redirect taxes on gasoline and diesel to pro… Read More ➝

December 14, 2017

FREDERICTON — An environmental group in New Brunswick says the province’s plan to combat climate change offers no incentive for motorists to reduce the amount of fuel they burn. “I understand what the government is trying to do by saying we’re going t… Read More ➝

December 14, 2017

CALGARY — The new chief executive of Cenovus Energy Inc. unveiled plans for a leaner oilsands company Thursday, announcing hundreds of job cuts, lower-than-expected 2018 capital spending and the departure of three key executives. Alex Pourbaix, who re… Read More ➝

December 13, 2017

CALGARY — Bids in an auction to pick renewable energy projects were so attractive that the Alberta government decided to back proposals to build 600 megawatts of new generation, 50 per cent higher than its goal of 400 MW. The government said Wednesday… Read More ➝

December 13, 2017

MONTREAL — Canadians will purchase a record number of electric vehicles this year as the growing sales of cars with longer ranges is prompting a push to increase the number of fast chargers, the head of the country’s largest charging network says. Add… Read More ➝

December 12, 2017

CALGARY — Enbridge defended its plan to sell its onshore renewable assets Tuesday on a day that saw major climate change commitments emerge from a conference in Paris. Speaking at an investor conference in New York, company CEO Al Monaco said the sell… Read More ➝

December 12, 2017

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is promoting a 27-year veteran of the company to president as part of a management succession plan. Canada’s largest producer of natural gas and one of its biggest oilsands companies says president Steve Laut … Read More ➝

December 11, 2017

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government will not impose a new direct tax on consumers when it introduces legislation for carbon pricing on Thursday, according to a government source. The source tells The Canadian Press that the legislation will inc… Read More ➝

December 11, 2017

TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives have asked the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate millions in ineligible expenses — including scuba gear and raccoon traps — filed by nine power generators in the province. Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk rep… Read More ➝