THIS WEEK
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's running on biofuels, Britain is banning gas-powered cars, and something for your summer road trip.
|
|
|
ELECTRIC CARS
When the CEO of Shell buys an EV
In a symbolic but meaningful reveal, the CEO of Shell—Europe's largest public oil company—said his next car will be an electric one. A spokesperson for the company confirmed that Ben Van Beurden (pictured above) will switch to a plug-in Mercedes-Benz S500e in September. Shell's CFO already drives an EV. “The whole move to electrify the economy, electrify mobility in places like northwest Europe, in the U.S., even in China, is a good thing,” Van Beurden told Bloomberg TV last week.
A new report from Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S, meanwhile, says the shift to electric cars is happening more quickly than previously expected—and is a fast-approaching threat to Canada's energy sector. Is this the beginning of the end for gas-powered cars?
|
|
Canada, a biofuel superpower?
With its resource-rich geography, Canada is well-positioned to become a world leader in biofuel production, says Air Canada. Fuels created from crops, forest residue and consumer waste can help cut carbon pollution, especially in planes.
|
|
Britain plans ban on new petrol and diesel cars
Following in the footstep of France, Britain announced last week that it would ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by the year 2040. Paris, Madrid, Mexico City and Athens, meanwhile, plan to ban diesel cars by 2025.
|
|
The portfolio approach
Energy efficiency has certain advantages to be sure, like cost: it's generally cheaper than energy generation. But efficiency efforts aren't keeping pace. The solution? Bundle projects into investor-friendly portfolios with predictable yields.
|
|
New England's new energy competition
New-England-based utilities are competing for a massive contract to bring clean energy from Quebec to Massachusetts. Competition is heating up—and even includes out-of-state entrant Central Maine Power. The state will pick winners in January.
|
|
For your listening pleasure
If your summer includes road trips, there's nothing like a good podcast. And there are few more interesting debates than the 100 per cent renewables one: whether or not America can and should strive to power its grid entirely with renewables. Here, listen to Mark Jacobson defend the yes side. And here, listen to one of his lead critics.
|
|
Is carbon pollution dragging down your investment portfolio? The latest report from Genus Capital Management (a sponsor of Clean Energy Review) explains why you should examine the carbon intensity of companies you invest in. Get it here.
|
|
|
FRONT BURNER
2017 Alberta Climate Summit
Sept. 28, 2017 | Calgary
The third annual Alberta Climate Summit showcases clean energy innovation and industry opportunities already underway in Alberta. With over 500 attendees ranging from government officials to industry leaders, the Alberta Climate Summit is an opportunity to network in Canada's energy capital. Learn more.
Oct. 3-5, 2017 | Montreal
CanWEA 2017: Annual Conference and Exhibition
The Canadian Wind Energy Association's annual conference and exhibition is Canada's premier wind power event of the year. In 2016, 1500 people attended the three-day event, alongside 150 exhibitors and sponsors, 50 speakers and two high-profile ministers. If those numbers blow you away (or toward Montreal), you can learn more.
Sept. 22-24, 2017 | B.C. and Ontario
Green Energy Doors Open B.C. 2017
Seeing is believing. Join the British Columbia Sustainable Energy Association this fall as it hosts Green Energy Doors Open, which will showcase clean energy projects from across the province. Learn more. (Live in Ontario? Find events near you.)
|
|
|
|
