tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:15:33 +0000GHG Emissionsrenewable energyPremier MacDonaldwind energyNova ScotiaOntarioSolarSteven HarperAlbertaBill DooksCoalDeep PanukeGermanyKyotoScotian WindFieldsnatural gasnuclearAWEAAestheticsArcticAtlantic AccordBaliBill C-30Bruce WarkBurnsideBylawC-BEDCanadaCap and TradeCape WindCarbon TradingCommunity PowerDavid MorseDenmarkDepartment of EnergyEcology Action CentreEnergy StorageEnergy StrategyEnvironmental Goals and Sustainability ActEuropean UnionFeed-in-TariffFrank CorbettFuel StandardsGlen DhuGraham SteeleGreenpeaceHalifaxHeritage GasHurricane SandyKevin RuddLive EarthMaritimes Northeast PipelineMars HillMonbiotMurrayNAFTANDPNS PowerNova Scotia PowerOilPVParker StPubnicoRECsRoyaltonSableSoundSustainable Prosperity ActTariffThe 11th HourThe CoastUARBWind Turbineannual savingsbullfrog powerenergy inflationenergy securityenvironmental refugeesfossil fuelshumiditypower of windsmall hydrosolar hot watersteam turbineturbinesuranium miningvisual impactswaterDiscussing how renewable energy and energy efficiency can rid Nova Scotia of its dependence on Fossil Fuelshttp://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)Blogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-7741536800313334383Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:36:00 +00002012-12-05T12:43:34.583-04:00Deep PanukeHeritage GasHurricane SandyMaritimes Northeast Pipelinenatural gasNova Scotia PowerSableUARB The December prices for Heritage Gas customers were announced today.  The news was not good.  The cost for residential customers in NS is the highest it has been in almost 6 years. Essentially the highest prices since Heritage Gas started in Nova Scotia. Residential Customers will now pay a total of $19.88/GJ. In Nova Scotia, prices for Natural Gas are a combination of two http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2012/12/nova-scotia-natural-gas-prices-hit-6.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-1184521188070072833Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:49:00 +00002011-12-13T08:15:07.477-04:00CanadaEuropean UnionFuel StandardsKyotoNAFTATariff A majority of Canadians are disgusted today by the fact that our government has pulled out of the Kyoto Protocol.  Canada was one of the first countries to sign on to the Kyoto Protocol, and now as the distinction of being the first to formally back away from its commitments.  There is much outrage and finger pointing between our political parties about whose fault it is that we http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2011/12/canadas-kyoto-withdrawal-may-trigger-eu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-1196198627846146861Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:59:00 +00002011-09-01T15:59:52.536-04:00annual savingsParker StPVRoyaltonSolarsolar hot water As we reach the end of August and finally have some nice weather to enjoy in Nova Scotia, it is easy to assume this time of year has the most solar energy potential.   Sunny days are more frequent and the days are still longer than average.  However, the answer isn’t as obvious as you may think! While PV energy generation potential is directly proportionate to solar http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2011/09/solar-quiz-in-which-month-do-solar-hot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-6186842411783369361Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:13:00 +00002011-08-28T15:14:46.007-04:00It seems that everything old is new again... I started this blog back in 2007 shortly after Scotian WindFIelds Inc (SWFI) was formed. After existing on its own for a while on Blogspot, Renewable Times moved over to the SWFI website where it was updated (occasionally) for the last few years. This week will see the launch of a new SWFI website. The folks that know a lot more about this stuffhttp://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2011/08/everything-old-is-new-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-2777310951053299066Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:58:00 +00002011-08-03T13:00:36.335-04:00bullfrog powerGHG EmissionsRECsThese signs are popping up more and more. Businesses, residents and events are attempting to have a greener image bysigning a contract with Bullfrog Power. According to the Bullfrog website, Nova Scotian consumers can “green” their electricity for 2cents/kWh, a roughly 16% premium. Bullfrog came to Nova Scotia a few years ago after establishing itself as a very successful green electricity http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2011/04/bullfrog-powered-or-bullfrog-offset.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-3600779300059687563Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:47:00 +00002011-08-28T15:06:50.385-04:00 Scotian WindFields Inc started as a wind farm developer. Since that time we have expanded in to individual utility scale turbines, on site commercial turbines along with expanding into solar energy. We get asked all the time about micro wind turbines, roof mounted, vertical axis, and other tiny turbines, and this weekend’s Atlantic Eco Expo was no different. But Scotian WindFields doesn’t http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2010/09/why-scotian-windfields-doesnt-do-micro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-4450030534727708578Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:08:00 +00002011-08-28T15:09:43.085-04:00AWEAGHG EmissionsNova Scotiawind energy In a recent blog post, it was discussed that there is a common misconception that wind energy doesn’t actually reduce GHG emissions. Ultimately, I think this misconception is based on the fact that the wind doesn’t blow all the time, but in reality, there is very little evidence to back up these claims. In the previously mentioned blog post (found HERE ), Bruce Wark, of The Coast , questioned ifhttp://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2010/09/believe-facts-not-fossil-fuel-industry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-1572143401785244382Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:11:00 +00002011-08-28T15:12:32.946-04:00AestheticsBruce WarkCoalenergy inflationenergy securityGHG EmissionsGlen DhuMars HillOilOntarioPubnicoSoundThe Coast If I took the time to respond to every misguided or uninformed opinion about wind energy that I come across, I wouldn’t much time for left for anything else. However once and a while there is an article that is so biased and off the mark that I feel an obligation to respond. Bruce Wark’s recent “Blow Job” cover story in The Coast this week is one such article. The premise behind this article http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2010/08/coasts-blow-job-article-is-misleading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-3661601543917664174Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:09:00 +00002007-12-10T22:43:07.359-04:00C-BEDCommunity PowerDenmarkFrank CorbettGermanyGraham SteeleNDPrenewable energyTwo weeks ago marked the long awaiting re-opening of the NS Legislature. Since that time, over 90 Bills have been tabled. Everything from amending the Trade Union Act to the mandatory reporting of gunshot wounds. However, lost in all the spin and publicity were two bills from the NDP, that were actually the most progressive Bills this province has ever seen regarding climate change and http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/12/two-important-bills.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-2484651394713440628Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:30:00 +00002008-12-12T04:07:07.901-04:00Department of EnergyEnergy StorageEnergy Strategyrenewable energyScotian WindFieldsHi everyone.As many of you know, I am involved with the Scotian WindFields. I normally try to keep this blog independent of my work with Scotian, but this was too important to leave out. See the following communication about the 10 Myths of Renewable Energy...The Nova Scotia Department of Energy is currently re-evaluating its Energy Strategy in light of concerns about Climate Change and http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/11/10-myths-of-renewable-energy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-1973453581847115198Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:59:00 +00002007-11-24T12:43:29.073-04:00BaliGHG EmissionsKevin RuddSteven HarperStephen Harper continues to show the world that the government of Canada is not interested in setting binding targets to reduce GHG emissions. This most recent declaration took place at the Commonwealth summit in Uganda this week. All of the 53 Commonwealth nations were in favour of binding targets expect for Canada and Australia. The push for binding charges was lead by Malta, a small island http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/11/harper-in-way-australia-changing-course.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-8791550329120879889Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:52:00 +00002007-11-11T12:01:17.151-04:00Hi everyone, I haven't written on this blog in almost a month. A little vacation time along side many other distractions, and before you know it, a month has gone by. Unfortunately, there has been lots to talk about since I last wrote. This includes the IPCC's 4th report, which gives the strongest scientific warning yet about climate change, severe drought in South East US, severe fire in http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/11/back-at-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-571956909938054542Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:32:00 +00002008-12-12T04:07:08.085-04:00David MorseGHG EmissionsNova Scotianuclearrenewable energyuranium miningwaterI was very upset to read the article in this morning's Chronicle Herald entitled Uranium ban "A Lost Opportunity". The article is based on an interview with Ken Chernin of Acadian Securities. Since Mr. Chernin is in the financial industry, which has a long history of only looking for profits and never taking into the unaccounted costs of environmentally unfriendly business practices, I wasn't http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/10/uranium-isnt-missed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-6603439213975685459Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:23:00 +00002007-10-12T17:53:53.703-04:00AlbertaCoalGHG EmissionshumiditynuclearOntariosteam turbineAn interesting study was recently published this week in the journal Nature. The study showed that yet another affect of man-made emissions of GHG's is increasing humidity. As this article from the Associated Press notes.. "it's not just the heat, its the humidity".. an ironic cliche. The study notes that humidity will raise 6% with every 1 degree raise in temperature. The 40degree humidex http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/10/its-not-just-heat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-5354015730239297673Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:29:00 +00002007-10-10T16:31:27.255-04:00Bill DooksDeep PanukePremier MacDonaldrenewable energySustainable Prosperity Actwind energyHow quickly Premier MacDonald has forgotten his own party's work from the Spring Session. Our government was one of the first in North America to pass legislation focusing on Sustainability, yet our Premier has put his faith in the oil and gas industry to lead this province into the future. MacDonald wrote a column in todays Chronicle Herald (link) proclaiming that our "future looks bright" http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/10/what-sustainable-prosperity-act.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-8918942374252135322Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:47:00 +00002007-10-04T21:57:28.266-04:00turbinesvisual impactswind energyI haven't been able to write for the past couple weeks because of a work trip to Ontario, plus a trip to Quebec City for the 2007 CanWEA Conference. I'm still busy catching up with everything, but I wanted to pass this short piece on to you....Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about wind turbines in Nova Scotia, specifically around the effect they will have on their community. I'm a http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/10/turbines-tourists.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-7029656367071984718Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:02:00 +00002008-12-12T04:07:08.497-04:00There is an exciting trade show at Exhibition Park in Halifax this weekend. The green lifestyle is becoming more and more popular, so much so that there can be a trade show of associated businesses and organizations. If you are in the Halifax area this weekend, come out to Exhibition Park and have a look at all of the great organizations making a difference in Nova Scotia. While you are there,http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/09/eco-logic-sustainable-lifestyle-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-5830873967792163379Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:38:00 +00002008-12-12T04:07:08.731-04:00Bill C-30GHG Emissionsrenewable energySteven HarperStephen Harper is certainly making his positions regarding climate change and energy clear to Canadians to week.First, Harper announced that he would delay the opening of the House of Commons until the Throne Speech in October. What this means is that any unpassed pieces of legislation will "die on the house floor". Even though Canadians have repeatedly said that the environment is at the top http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/09/nuclear-harper.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-3751502932531865442Sun, 02 Sep 2007 14:11:00 +00002007-09-02T11:49:24.806-04:00Ecology Action CentreNova Scotiarenewable energysmall hydrowind energyOn a somewhat historic day, Friday was the deadline for submissions in response to NS Power's Request for Proposals (RFP) of 130MW of renewable energy. This RFP is the first step from NS Power to address the Renewable Standards Portfolio that the NS Government implemented, which states that NS Power must increase the proportion of energy it gets from renewable sources by 10%. At the time, NS http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/09/first-round-of-renewable-energy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-6832809649085933046Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:30:00 +00002007-08-25T12:44:33.953-04:00environmental refugeesThe 11th HourA new movie on climate change was released this week called The 11th Hour. This film is produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio and provides a quality follow up to An Inconvenient Truth. While An Inconvenient Truth focused on mostly the science of Global Warming, this new film seems to focus on both the effects of global warming as well as the solutions to reducing our emissions. Regarding http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/08/11th-hour-trailer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-1274979974622730162Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:20:00 +00002007-08-23T21:20:11.623-04:00ArcticGHG EmissionsKyotoPremier MacDonaldSteven HarperOnce again, Steven Harper's Conservative government has acted against the wishes of the vast majority of Canadians by failing to issue a credible plan to meet Canada's international obligations under the Kyoto Protocol. In response to a Liberal private member's Bill calling for the government of Canada to table a credible plan to meet the Kyoto guidelines, the Conservatives issued a 37 page "http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/08/canadas-new-government-fails-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-5805842591626508273Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:45:00 +00002007-08-19T17:10:50.123-04:00Bill DooksGHG Emissionsnatural gasPremier MacDonaldrenewable energyThe Provincial Government has played a pivotal role in bringing Natural Gas to the Halifax peninsula, and helped the supplier, Heritage Gas secure an "anchor" client in Capital Health. This change will bring a reduction in GHG emissions, since natural gas does burn cleaner than the source it is replacing, heating oil, however, I would hardly agree with the statement from Heritage Gas that it is http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/08/natural-gas-in-halifax.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-4207029369898965789Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:08:00 +00002007-08-12T10:12:18.007-04:00Cape WindI hear Anne Murray has a place in Nantucket...http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/08/cape-wind-on-daily-show.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-8452697812611663316Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:03:00 +00002007-08-19T13:44:22.949-04:00AlbertaCap and TradeEnvironmental Goals and Sustainability ActWell, I can manage to type with two hands again, which allows me to comment on the recent Council of the Federation meetings in NB. The Premiers of the Provinces and Territories were meeting over the past few days, and the major topic of discussion was GHG Emissions. While almost every province was in favour of a Cap and Trade system, none of the Premiers was able to stand up to Alberta to signhttp://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/08/premiers-meeting-on-ghg-emissions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1093638013345023717.post-2448135546092012294Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:01:00 +00002007-08-19T13:45:12.541-04:00Feed-in-TariffGermanyNS PowerSolarFrom a province that is just catching up, to a country that has been doing it right for years. In Germany, it's not particularly sunny or windy, yet it is by far the worlds leader in renewable energy. (it's actually somewhat sunnier and much windier here in NS). What have they done to encourage this amazing growth despite not having the best of resources? a Feed-in-Tariff. As I've said before,http://renewabletimes.blogspot.com/2007/08/solar-growth-in-rainy-germany.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dan Roscoe)0