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Millions of Canadians can't access the cost savings of driving #electric.⚡ "Making more parking spaces EV-ready will give more Canadians access to lower driving costs while supporting Canada’s broader electrification ambitions." The 3 actions we want to see the fed gov't take ➡️ buff.ly/rFs8bqx

Schools, arenas and daycare centres are where community happens. But for many Indigenous communities these buildings are also aging and in need of repair. @yourcier.bsky.social is working with communities to address this problem, and their lessons are well-worth sharing. 🔗 buff.ly/PRIn7Sn

Could reliance on carbon removal delay emissions cuts? Researchers are examining where this risk could emerge in Canada, and what it could mean for air quality and health. 📍 Webinar 📅 Nov. 19 🔗 Register: buff.ly/w2g7nIJ

Industry groups are calling on Ottawa to triple the number of EV chargers in apartments and condos to make owning and operating an EV easier and more affordable. “Canadians should not need a driveway to benefit from the affordability of driving electric." @electricautonomy.com 📰👉 buff.ly/QleBNL9

More than twice as many Canadians would prefer a European-influenced vehicle market over a U.S. one, according to a new survey from @cleanenergycanada.org 📊🚗 Better access to more #EVs would lower costs at the pump for Canadians. ⛽💰 🔗 buff.ly/Py0JX2k

Electrifying the vehicles we drive could prevent 8.8 million deaths by 2050 and decrease the rates of childhood asthma. 🚗🔌 Without strong policies, annual premature deaths from road transport pollution are projected to increase 74% by 2050. 📈 @theicct.org's new report ➡️ buff.ly/gqDwjzK

South Korea is betting big on clean energy with an ambitious plan to cut fossil fuel dependence. The plan would add 100 GW of renewables by 2030, accelerate EV adoption and cut emissions from heavy industry, all while improving energy security.

Canada is building the electricity system needed to power a modern economy — but could face a labour shortage of 130,000 workers. To maximize the benefits of electrification, we need to do more than build infrastructure. We need to build careers 👉 🔗 buff.ly/T4cDcqE

The economics of energy are changing fast. Since 2010, costs have gone down... 🔋 Batteries ⬇️ 93% ️☀ Solar ⬇️ 89% 🌬️ Wind ⬇️ 63%-71% Canada should invest in affordable energy that positions us to compete in an electrifying world. 🔗 buff.ly/hF5eXwz

Canada’s clean energy future is not only possible — it’s already underway. The Yes Agenda maps 110 concrete examples of what a clean energy future can look like. Check it out to see what clean, affordable, reliable energy projects look like in action. ➡️ buff.ly/kQZtHRQ

Helping automakers build #ElectricVehicles is an important step in building a domestic auto industry that can compete in the growing global EV market. But by delaying the implementation of stronger vehicle pollution rules, affordable EVs are now even further out of reach for Canadians. #cdnpoli

New polling from @equiterre.bsky.social shows 66% of Canadians want environmental protections maintained or strengthened. 💪🌿 Only 20% agree with reducing them. From Quebec to Alberta to Ontario, Canadians support environmental safeguards — even in a trade war. 📊: buff.ly/aZq5oOD

Today’s reminder that drivers elsewhere often have access to #ElectricVehicles Canadians don’t. 🚗🔌 Exhibit A: This delightful tiny yellow EV spotted by one of our directors in Amsterdam 👀 Show us the coolest EV you’ve seen in the wild 📸

The fed. gov't has the opportunity to make #EVs more affordable for Canadians. With a strong vehicle pollution standard, Canada could be on track for 75% EV sales by 2035 — increasing the range of models + price points available in Canada. 🔗 buff.ly/AGeISPd

Canada and Germany are helping build a more resilient and diversified #CleanEconomy. A new declaration on industrial cooperation could strengthen EV, battery and critical mineral supply chains while expanding access to European markets. More in our latest article with adelphi 👉 buff.ly/S5Gbrjt

Rooftop solar, EV chargers and batteries can help make Canada’s electricity system more affordable, resilient and reliable.⚡ To do this, we need policies that put demand-side resources on equal footing with new electricity supply. More in our @hilltimes.com op-ed 👉 buff.ly/nO7aHAR

📊 New modelling from New Economy Canada shows what’s possible when investments in #electricity and #electrification are matched by investments in people: 📈$3.1T in additional economic growth by 2050 💰$5 in benefits for every $1 invested in the power sector 👷1.6M additional jobs See for yourself 👇

📊 More Canadians are choosing an #EV for their next vehicle. New polling from @cleanenergycanada.org shows 48% now lean toward choosing #electric, up 3 points since April. Canadians want more affordable, clean transportation choices. 🚗🔌 #ElectricVehicles #cdnpoli 🔗 buff.ly/qxtKAFu

Germany is charting its path away from fossil fuels. The government has released a roadmap to phase out oil, coal and gas by 2045, joining France and the Netherlands in releasing national transition plans. An important example of the global shift toward clean energy and electrification.

More clean electricity is coming to Atlantic Canada. 💨⚡ New investments in offshore wind and EverWind's proposed data centre campus show how wind power can support large-scale economic development to meet growing demand for electricity. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/8EN84na

Heat pump installation, EV infrastructure, grid modernization — these are the skilled trades jobs Canada needs if we're going to double our electricity supply by 2050⚡👷 Canada’s $430M investment in skilled trades training is welcome news, provided it prepares workers for the jobs of of the future.

Our Executive Director Chris Severson-Baker was named to Canada’s Clean50 for his 3 decades of work accelerating #CleanEnergy. 🎉 “Few people can say their fingerprints are on Canada's most significant climate policies of the last decade, but Chris comes close.” 🔗 buff.ly/9JsXibX

Alberta’s woodland caribou are in jeopardy.🚨 New draft sub-regional plans prioritize industrial development including doubling oil & gas production and expanding timber harvest. What's missing is any meaningful, long-term protection for caribou habitat. @alberta.ca can do better 👉 buff.ly/rVr2JTF

91% of Canadian #HeatPump owners say they’d recommend one to a friend or neighbour.⚡🏠 For Chelsey and Zack, switching to a heat pump meant saving $60/month on heating. Thanks to @cleanenergycanada.org for sharing their story and highlighting how #CleanEnergy choices can help households save.

We’re are no longer working to avoid a dangerous climate overshoot; we're living in it. 🌡️ With world-class geological infrastructure and a skilled workforce, Canada is uniquely positioned to build the #CarbonRemoval industry to contain it.🍁 Our op-ed in @nationalobserver.com ➡️ buff.ly/xaQfCEX

AI data centres will increase electricity demand in Ontario. But they are also an opportunity to invest in the electricity system needed to meet it. Here are six ways Ontario can expand clean energy, while keeping power affordable, reliable and low-emissions. 👉 buff.ly/lEnkxww

Canadians can’t buy many of the affordable EVs already available in other countries. That's why we're asking the gov't to implement strong vehicle pollution standards in our upcoming submission — so Canadians can access the vehicles they want to drive. Everything you need to know 👉 buff.ly/TcpwXPd

Gas-powered cars no longer dominate global auto sales. For the first time since the 1920s, they account for less than half of new vehicle purchases worldwide. As EV costs fall & fuel prices rise, the shift to cleaner transportation is accelerating, signaling weaker long-term demand growth for oil.

Can carbon removal slow the emissions cuts we need today? Join us for a deep dive on how carbon dioxide removal could affect climate action, air quality, and public health. 📅 Nov. 19 🔗 Register: buff.ly/w2g7nIJ

In the U.S., households and legislators are turning to clean heating and cooling to help rein in rising utility bills. In 2026: ⚡#HeatPumps held 58% of the market, even after a federal tax credit expired 🏠 State legislatures passed 41 building #decarbonization bills 🔗 buff.ly/6YgZ0yf

Ottawa's investment in energy efficient buildings will do more than save energy. These buildings can support a cleaner, more flexible electricity grid, too.⚡ "Canada’s energy future is being built inside ordinary homes and apartment buildings. @energimedia.bsky.social 📰👉 buff.ly/TI0ZGOD

China’s electric truck boom is cutting diesel demand fast. 🚛⚡ E-truck sales jumped nearly 80% in the first half of 2026, helping shield the country from oil price shocks while lowering costs — and emissions. This shift is reshaping global oil demand. #EVs #EnergyTransition #EnergySky

Public dollars shouldn't be used to prop up fossil fuel projects. Let markets manage risk. Governments should focus on creating the conditions for climate-competitive investments: ⚡ Clean electricity 🔌 Stronger grid connections ☀️ More renewable energy

Alberta's new solar panel recycling fee is at least 139% higher than comparable programs elsewhere, yet no public analysis has been released to justify the purpose. The fee could add about $1 million to an average solar project and will make it harder to attract renewable energy investment.

The gov't just committed $2B to deliver one million home #retrofits across Canada, alongside a national #HeatPump rebate aimed to help Canadians switch to more efficient heat pumps 👏 This strategy will help Canadians stay comfortable and safe at home as severe weather becomes more common.🍁

Canada's emissions are rising, according to new estimates from 440Megatonnes. Buildings and electricity were the biggest sources of growth as gas use increased. The findings point to a deeper challenge: Canada isn't electrifying its economy fast enough. 🔗: buff.ly/q7qraMP

Retrofits are essential to making homes more energy efficient & affordable. 🏠🛠️ That's why we're at the Canada Home Energy Justice Conference for #EnergyEfficiencyDay — advocating for $5B over 5 years to retrofit 1M homes. 🍁 Our Budget 2026 ask 👉 buff.ly/oMgwOCt

AI data centres could bring major investment to Alberta, but they also require enormous amounts of electricity. More demand should mean more options for affordable electricity, not fewer. See what’s at stake ➡️ buff.ly/40tjjeP

Our team joined the #NewEconomySummit lobby days in Ottawa to talk about what Canada needs to power its next era of growth.⚡ Our ask: double electricity supply, double electrification, and double energy efficiency to deliver a more affordable and energy-secure economy. © Blair Gable Photography

In Australia, 1 in 3 homes run on rooftop solar, and no country installs batteries faster. For a nation that imports 90% of its diesel, clean energy is a gamechanger. Canada, this could be us! 🔗: buff.ly/YQ6J81z #ElectrifyAustralia #ElectrifyNow

The gov't just approved $66.3 million for home retrofit projects across Canada. 👏 "Retrofitting our existing buildings is one of the few actions that delivers a powerful triple dividend: lowering utility costs and emissions, while helping Canadians adapt to a changing climate." 🔗 buff.ly/oMgwOCt

You don't need to own an EV to benefit from the widespread adoption of #ElectricVehicles 🚗🔌 Research from the US shows that households could see lower energy costs with more EVs on the road, including savings at the pump. In fact, lower-income households could benefit the most. 💰 🔗 buff.ly/XJUYYqk

A more connected electricity grid could make a big difference during extreme weather. New research finds stronger Alberta-B.C. connections could reduce the frequency of grid outages in B.C. by 92%. Better connections = more reliability + lower costs. Worth a read 👉 buff.ly/0cLUZlU

In Europe, consumers can choose from more than 20 #EV models priced below $40K. In Canada, there are only a handful. 🤯 Strong vehicle pollution rules would encourage competition and give automakers the incentive they need to bring more affordable #ElectricVehicles to Canada.🍁 #cdnpoli

The president of #COP31 has launched a global #35by35 goal: increase electricity’s share of energy use to 35% by 2035. When powered by #CleanEnergy, electrification can make life more affordable, build more resilient economies, strengthen energy security and cut emissions. 🔗 buff.ly/gSkEa2T

#Alberta isn't the only jurisdiction facing growing electricity demand. Wisconsin, Ontario and Texas are already using tools like smart thermostats, energy efficiency programs and rooftop solar to reduce energy use and manage peak demand.⚡ This is #DemandSideManagement in action ⬇️ #abpoli