The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) applauds the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) launch of a 565 MW renewable energy request for proposals (RFP) of which 300 MW will be dedicated to wind energy. This is the first of three RFPs under IESO’s Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) competitive process that supports Ontario’s targeted goal of … Continue reading Ontario procuring 300 MW of wind energy under new competitive process
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1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014
For the second consecutive year, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to announce that Canada has set a record for the installation of new wind energy capacity. A total of 1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014, with most growth centred in Ontario (850 MW), … Continue reading 1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014
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No health risks from wind power
According to the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), which funded the project, the study provides an independent, comprehensive and multidisciplinary review of scientific literature on wind turbines and human health. The report has been peer reviewed and published online in the Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine. CanWEA says the major conclusions of the literature … Continue reading No health risks from wind power
Continue readingQuebec’s wind power industry welcomes move towards new energy policy
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) welcomes the initiative that the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Pierre Arcand, announced today to develop a new energy policy in Quebec. CanWEA is prepared to work with the Quebec government, industry and the new wind energy task force, to review and strengthen Quebec’s wind energy policy. … Continue reading Quebec’s wind power industry welcomes move towards new energy policy
Continue readingOne of Quebec’s most competitive calls for tenders is coming to a close, says the Canadian Wind Energy Association
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is delighted to see one of Quebec’s most competitive calls for tenders coming to a close. Altogether, 54 projects totalling 6,625.7 MW of wind energy have been submitted to Hydro?Québec Distribution as part of a call for tenders for the production of 450 MW of energy, 300 MW of … Continue reading One of Quebec’s most competitive calls for tenders is coming to a close, says the Canadian Wind Energy Association
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Study finds no link between wind turbines, noise, perceived health effects
A Health Canada study has found no evidence to support a link between exposure to wind turbine noise and health effects reported by people living near the towering structures. The year-long study explored the relationship between exposure to noise and health effects reported by people living near wind turbines. The study included a detailed … Continue reading Study finds no link between wind turbines, noise, perceived health effects
Continue readingWind energy contributing to a cleaner, more flexible and cost competitive electricity system
A new Fraser Institute study misrepresents the impact of wind energy on the electricity bills paid by Ontario consumers. This is the conclusion of Power Advisory LLC, a leading management consulting firm that specializes in North American electricity markets. On behalf of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), Power Advisory LLC undertook an analysis of … Continue reading Wind energy contributing to a cleaner, more flexible and cost competitive electricity system
Continue readingCanadian wind energy as a solution to climate change and greenhouse gas emission reduction in North America
As climate change once again captures headlines, the need to explore potential solutions like wind energy has never been greater. In Quebec, the provincial government will soon undertake a review of the province’s energy future; determining the optimal mix of cost-effective and non-greenhouse gas emitting renewable electricity sources like hydro and wind to support … Continue reading Canadian wind energy as a solution to climate change and greenhouse gas emission reduction in North America
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy Association calls on BC Government to consider all renewable energy options
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) today called on the Government of British Columbia to take into consideration a broader range of cost-competitive, clean energy options as it determines whether or not to proceed with the Site C hydroelectric project. “Wind energy now represents the bulk of BC’s lowest-cost, emission free renewable energy generation opportunities,” … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association calls on BC Government to consider all renewable energy options
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) – 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition – October 27 – 29, 2014
Who: The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and its partner Hannover Fairs USA proudly welcomes Canadian and international wind and renewable energy experts to gather at CanWEA’s 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition on October 27-29, 2014 at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Québec. What: CanWEA’s 2014 Conference & Exhibition is Canada’s largest wind energy … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) – 30th Annual Conference and Exhibition – October 27 – 29, 2014
Continue readingAlbertans solidly support development of more wind energy
Environmentally and economically, there are too many upsides to renewables like wind energy for Alberta to ignore. This is confirmed by recent public opinion research done by Nanos Research on behalf of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA). Nanos Research examined the views of Albertans on a wide range of electricity issues, focusing on the … Continue reading Albertans solidly support development of more wind energy
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) congratulates new Alberta Premier-designate; wind power poised to support Alberta’s drive for environment
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) congratulates new Alberta Premier-designate Jim Prentice on his first-ballot victory on Saturday, and stands ready to work with his government to ensure wind energy continues on its path as an established and growing player in the Alberta electricity market. One of Mr. Prentice’s five campaign priorities was to establish … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) congratulates new Alberta Premier-designate; wind power poised to support Alberta’s drive for environment
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy conference program announced
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Hannover Fairs USA have announced the formal conference program for CanWEA’s annual exhibition to be held from October 27-29, 2014, in Montreal, Quebec. The 2014 conference program will focus on a wide range of topics of interest to Canadian and international wind energy investors, including Canadian market growth … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy conference program announced
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New task force created in wind energy sector
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased by the Quebec government’s announcement today of the creation of a task force in the wind energy sector. CanWEA is confident this initiative will serve to strengthen the wind energy sector in Quebec, and CanWEA will actively participate in the task force to further promote the merits … Continue reading New task force created in wind energy sector
Continue readingCanWEA celebrates Global Wind Day with redesigned Power of Wind Contest
An international celebration of wind energy’s growing contribution to meeting electricity needs around the world To mark the 6th Annual Global Wind Day on June 15th, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is proud to launch a redesigned annual Power of Wind Contest. Students entering or in post-secondary education are eligible to submit multimedia or … Continue reading CanWEA celebrates Global Wind Day with redesigned Power of Wind Contest
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Sun News documentary misses opportunity to present broadly accepted benefits of wind energy
The recently-aired Sun News Network documentary Down Wind requires extensive fact checking and context clarification on its portrayal of wind energy. Documentaries have a well-earned reputation as sources of positive social influence; yet Down Wind chooses instead to try to sway viewers by ignoring overwhelming scientific evidence and global experience. Wind energy provides substantial economic … Continue reading Sun News documentary misses opportunity to present broadly accepted benefits of wind energy
Continue readingOntario PCs new energy prescription ignores affordable wind energy
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) today urged the Ontario PC Party to reassess its energy policy platform, and to acknowledge that affordable energy for Ontario should include wind energy – a clean, renewable and cost-competitive source of electricity supply. “Independent analyses by the energy consulting firm Power Advisory LLC show that wind energy was … Continue reading Ontario PCs new energy prescription ignores affordable wind energy
Continue readingWind Energy: 2013 – An Exceptional Year for Canada
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) today released its 2013 market statistics, showing global wind energy capacity has tripled over the past five years to reach a total of 318,137 MW. Despite slower growth rates in some countries, the amount of wind energy installed around the world still rose by over 12 per cent in … Continue reading Wind Energy: 2013 – An Exceptional Year for Canada
Continue readingIESO confirms wind energy doubles contribution to Ontario electricity supply within past four years
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased the 2013 Ontario Electricity Data report of Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) confirms that the production of wind energy in Ontario has doubled over the past four years and that wind energy is poised to reach critical mass in meeting Ontario’s electricity supply needs. In the … Continue reading IESO confirms wind energy doubles contribution to Ontario electricity supply within past four years
Continue readingConsumers will benefit from abundant wind energy
The provincial government’s new 10-year plan to meet new energy demand and keep BC Hydro rates as low as possible has received lots of attention. First and foremost, it’s important to point out the obvious: the provincial government and BC Hydro brought forward a plan to keep rates low in the face of significant cost … Continue reading Consumers will benefit from abundant wind energy
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