Are energy efficient buildings the future of Ottawa?
Clean energy comes from renewable sources – the three most common being solar, wind and hydroelectric – which comes from large bodies of water. A priority of the Energy Evolution plan is
Clean energy comes from renewable sources – the three most common being solar, wind and hydroelectric – which comes from large bodies of water. A priority of the Energy Evolution plan is
Policies in the new Official Plan promote compact growth, enable sustainable and resilient site and building design as part of new construction, prioritize a shift to energy efficient transportation modes,
The National Capital Region''s population is growing, and the demand for electricity is growing alongside it. In order to accommodate the increased demand, Hydro Ottawa needs to
These developments mark an exciting new chapter for OREC and for Ottawa''s renewable energy future. We''re eager to provide you with more details, but we want to ensure everything is
By diversifying local renewable energy sources, Ottawa decreases its reliance on the unpredictability of energy supply from outside the city boundary while boosting local economic growth.
This section highlights selected renewable power and energy storage projects in Ontario, either recently completed or planned for development between 2025 and 2030.
Our diverse energy sources, including hydroelectric, solar, and landfill gas-to-energy, collectively generate 131 megawatts of renewable electricity, enough to supply 110,000 homes annually.
A least-cost energy strategy can keep rising utility costs under control by boosting energy efficiency, speeding up heat pump installations, and using local renewable energy sources to reduce
The CER consultations launched last year had sparked tensions between Ottawa and fossil-fuel reliant provinces such as Alberta—which recently announced a six-month moratorium on
Learn how Natural Resources Canada researchers are combining technology that has been around since the 1790s, with new, cleaner energy advancements for the fuels of tomorrow.
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