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Alberta – Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)

June 17, 2022

Alberta – Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)RPS targets: -none-

Alberta – Clean Energy Targets for Electric Sector

June 17, 2022

Alberta – Clean Energy Targets for Electric SectorClean Energy Targets: The Alberta Climate Leadership Plan established a policy target in 2015 to eliminate coal-fired generation by 2030. Alberta met this goal in 2024, well ahead of the target. In 2018, Alberta adopted a legislative target for 30% renewable electricity by 2030 (Renewable Electricity Act, 2018) with interim renewable targets of 15% by…

Alberta – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Economy-wide

June 17, 2022

Alberta – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Economy-wideGHG Reduction Targets: Since 2020, Alberta operates the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system, applying carbon pricing and emissions regulation broadly across the industrial sector. This includes a carbon price starting at $65 per ton in 2023, rising $15 annually to reach $170 per ton by 2030. Alberta’s Emissions Reduction and…

Alberta – Distributed Energy Policy – Net Metering

June 17, 2022

Alberta – Distributed Energy Policy – Net MeteringNet Metering: Alberta’s Micro-generation Regulation under the Electric Utilities Act establishes net metering rules for customer generators of renewable or alternative energy sources. Small micro-generators (under 150 kW) receive credit for excess electricity sent to the grid on a monthly basis at retail rates. Small micro-generators may also install a suitable meter to receive…

Alberta – Energy Efficiency Policies

June 17, 2022

Alberta – Energy Efficiency PoliciesEnergy Efficiency Resource Standard: -none- Building Codes: The National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) is a model code that only comes into force when Canadian provinces and territories elect to enact and enforce laws and regulations to that code. They may choose to adopt the code as is or make minor changes to adapt to regional needs.…

Alberta – Electric Vehicle Policies

June 17, 2022

Alberta – Electric Vehicle PoliciesEV Policies: The Canadian federal government has set mandatory sales targets for zero-emission vehicles, targeting 100% by 2035. The Canadian federal Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, which provides rebates up to $5,000, was paused in January 2025 due to fully committed funds. As of April 2024, the program had been extended indefinitely with additional funding.

Alberta – Energy Storage Policy

June 17, 2022

Alberta – Energy Storage PolicyEnergy Storage: In 2020, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) clarified that energy storage is a generation asset, not transmission or distribution. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) provides funding for energy storage projects through the Smart Grid Program and the Clean Energy Innvoation Program (CEIP).

Alberta – Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)

Alberta – Clean Energy Targets for Electric Sector

Alberta – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Economy-wide

Alberta – Distributed Energy Policy – Net Metering

Alberta – Energy Efficiency Policies

Alberta – Electric Vehicle Policies

Alberta – Energy Storage Policy

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