What is energy efficiency? In the energy sector, there is an old adage that states that the best form of energy is the one that is not used. In practical terms, this usually refers to energy efficiency – the ability to use less energy to perform a specific…
Energy Magazine Category: Facts and Developments
Spring has begun and while there may still be the occasional spring snowstorm in parts of the country, most of the cold weather is likely behind us. As furnaces start to wind down, this issue…
As the end of summer approaches, the fall season signals the return of crisp and cool temperatures. In the natural gas sector, this marks a period known as the pre-heating season, just before the onset…
The polar vortex that blanketed western Canada this winter made very clear how weather events can have a profound effect on energy demand in Canada: severe cold meant huge amounts of energy were needed to…
Did you know that gas heat pumps can run at efficiencies beyond 100%, which can help you save you money on your utility bills and reduce the CO2 emissions from your energy use? Not surprisingly,…
On April 18, 2023, Tourmaline Oil Corp., Clean Energy Fuels Corp., and Mullen Group Ltd. announced a groundbreaking $70 million Joint Development Agreement to construct a network of compressed natural gas (CNG) stations across Western…
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is a GHG-neutral energy source that is produced from organic waste from farms, forests, landfills, and water treatment plants. At the molecular level, RNG is identical to natural gas. It can…
Did you know that Canada’s natural gas system dates back to even before the country’s Confederation? It is true — Canada’s first transmission pipeline was built in 1853. The 25 kilometre pipeline was made of…
The Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF) was created by the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) to advance technology and innovation in the natural gas industry. Each project supported through NGIF must meet specific criteria, including a…
In Canada today, there has been growing discussion around electrification, but little analysis of the overall costs, system requirements, benefits and implications of such policies. To shed light on the implications of electrification, the Canadian…
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