Canada’s new large-emitter pricing system might defeat the carbon tax’s own purpose
Opinion: Lost in the shouting over the Liberals’ carbon-tax rebate is an important change to the subsidies that high-emitting electricity generators will get
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The hard truths behind Ontario’s pricey electrical system
How Ontario set out to build a better power grid, and ended up with one of the most expensive electricity systems in North America
Will Tesla’s home battery really bring power to the people?
Tesla’s Powerwall battery pack could help homes go off-grid. Just don’t toast bread and make coffee at the same time.
Cooling off, with no guilt
Air conditioning that’s environmentally friendly? And cheap?
Catching some rays
Solaren Corp. plans to deliver the first-ever electricity from space starting in 2016.
Just plug it in—if you can
The new outlets required by law are so safe even adults have a hard time using them
Wasting away
Canadians are among the biggest water wasters in the world. The reason: it’s cheap.