Electric grid operators across the country continue to announce expanded procurements for non-emitting electricity to ensure supply adequacy in a transforming energy landscape. These announcements continue procurement trends from recent years as provinces turn to private developers to meet growing demands for electricity supply and storage while aiming to achieve aggressive carbon emissions reductions targets.
Amid global COP28 discussions, focus remains on the province’s plans for an 80% renewable grid by 2030. But there are other options to explore, policy analysts say.
On Tuesday, Steamboat Springs City Council will make a course-setting decision relating to building code updates that will affect new residential, commercial and municipal construction in the city starting Jan. 1. While several code options.