Tag: decarbonization
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EU Sees Turning Point: Wind and Solar Lead Over Fossil Fuels in 2023
Overview: A Historic Shift in Europe’s Power Mix In a landmark development, wind and solar power together accounted for more electricity in the European Union last year than all fossil fuels combined. The finding, reported by the energy think tank Ember, marks the first time clean renewables rivaled and then surpassed traditional fossil sources in…
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Wind and Solar Overtook Fossil Fuels in Europe: A Historic Shift in Power Generation
A landmark moment for Europe’s electricity mix Renewable energy sources, led by wind and solar, surpassed fossil fuels as the primary source of electricity in the European Union last year, according to the Ember think tank. This marks a historic pivot in Europe’s energy landscape, driven by record-strong wind and solar output, falling costs, and…
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EverGen Secures 20-Year Biomethane Offtake with FortisBC Energy Inc. Now in Effect
EverGen Announces Long-Term Biomethane Offtake with FortisBC Energy EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (TSXV: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF) has formalized a 20-year biomethane purchase agreement with FortisBC Energy Inc., marking a significant milestone in Canada’s renewable natural gas (RNG) sector. The new agreement, which was previously announced and is now fully effective, positions EverGen as a key supplier…
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Big Industry Seeks Exit from N.B. Power Grid: Renewables Drive Urban Policy
Overview: Industrial push to exit the NB Power grid Several large industrial players in New Brunswick are publicly advocating for exiting the provincial utility’s power grid to directly generate and use renewable electricity. The move reflects a broader trend among energy-intensive industries seeking cost certainty, decarbonization, and greater control over their energy supply. While proponents…
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Big industry seeks exit from N.B. Power grid sparks debate over self-generated renewables
Overview: A push for independence from the NB Power grid Several of New Brunswick’s largest industrial players are publicly advocating for an exit from the provincial utility’s power grid. The proposal envisions these companies generating their own renewable electricity, either on-site or through independent projects, rather than buying power from NB Power. Proponents argue the…
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EU’s new green tariff rules take effect for high-carbon goods
What’s changing and why it matters The European Union has rolled out a landmark policy shift by introducing mandatory green tariff rules for imports of high-carbon goods. Starting today, products like steel, cement, aluminum, and other emissions-intensive materials entering the EU market must demonstrate conformity with low-carbon regulations. Failure to provide verifiable carbon data or…
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EU’s new green tariff rules reshape trade for high-carbon goods
What the new EU green tariff rules require The European Union has formally introduced a sweeping set of rules aimed at curbing emissions from imports of high-carbon goods. From today, companies selling steel, cement, aluminum, and other carbon-intensive products into the EU must demonstrate that their products meet low-carbon standards. If suppliers cannot prove compliance,…
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EU’s new green tariff rules take effect: proof of low-carbon compliance becomes mandatory for high-carbon goods
What the new rules require The European Union’s ambitious green tariff framework, designed to curb emissions from imports, shifts the burden to exporters of high-carbon goods such as steel, cement, aluminum, and fertilizers. As the regime goes live, companies selling these products into the EU must demonstrate that their products meet low-carbon standards or face…
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UK sustainable aviation fuel uptake unlikely to hit 2025 target, data suggests
UK SAF mandate at a glance The UK government set a first annual mandate to increase the share of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) used by airlines operating in or departing from the country. The goal is to decarbonize air travel by gradually expanding SAF uptake. Yet new production data from the Department for Transport (DfT)…
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UK electric car charger rollout slows amid EV adoption concerns
Overview: a slowing rollout in a high‑stakes shift The United Kingdom is moving to electrify its transport sector, but new data shows a noticeable slowdown in the rollout of public electric car chargers in 2025. By the end of November, there were roughly 87,200 charging points across the country, representing a modest but meaningful increase…