Dr. John Hollins, past chair CACOR Board of Directors provides a response to an article by Andrew Coyne Re: Carbon tax flawed. But it’s the best option for now, National Post, October 25 Wrong. At the level of tax proposed, it will not do anything to help Canada meet the commitment it made in Paris. […]
Archives for June 2019
Cities Hold The Keys To Greener, More Efficient Homes
Our homes may be a source of safety, comfort, and stability—but they also represent a considerable slice of our country’s carbon emissions (over 20 percent, according to the latest estimate from the US Energy Information Administration). Addressing this piece of our energy system is essential to achieving our climate goals. Perhaps more important, improving the […]
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Domestic and Commercial Buildings
Nathanael Timothy Hayden, BEng, was awarded his degree of BEng with the attached project report. It, in part, contains a review of the Manotick Microgrid run by CACOR Board of Directors, Art Hunter. “There is significant evidence that the Earth’s climate is warming; this is often referred to as ‘global warming’ which is having many […]
Renewable Energy Costs Take Another Tumble, Making Fossil Fuels Look More Expensive Than Ever
The cost of renewable energy has tumbled even further over the past year, to the point where almost every source of green energy can now compete on cost with oil, coal and gas-fired power plants, according to new data released today. Hydroelectric power is the cheapest source of renewable energy, at an average of $0.05 […]
Jean Brasseur
Life Without Us . Earth is a story That keeps beginning despite Our ignorant dreams . Jean Brasseur, CACOR Member, B.Sc. Microbiology (McGill)