Primary Country (Mandatory)

United States

Other Country (Optional)

Set News Language for United States

Primary Language (Mandatory)
English
Other Language[s] (Optional)
No other language available

Set News Language for World

Primary Language (Mandatory)
English
Other Language(s) (Optional)

Set News Source for United States

Primary Source (Mandatory)
CNN
Other Source[s] (Optional)

Set News Source for World

Primary Source (Mandatory)
AajTak
Other Source(s) (Optional)
  • Countries
    • India
    • United States
    • Qatar
    • Germany
    • China
    • Canada
    • World
  • Categories
    • National
    • International
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
    • Special
    • All Categories
  • Available Languages for United States
    • English
  • All Languages
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Arabic
    • German
    • Chinese
    • French
  • Sources
    • India
      • AajTak
      • NDTV India
      • The Hindu
      • India Today
      • Zee News
      • NDTV
      • BBC
      • The Wire
      • News18
      • News 24
      • The Quint
      • ABP News
      • Zee News
      • News 24
    • United States
      • CNN
      • Fox News
      • Al Jazeera
      • CBSN
      • NY Post
      • Voice of America
      • The New York Times
      • HuffPost
      • ABC News
      • Newsy
    • Qatar
      • Al Jazeera
      • Al Arab
      • The Peninsula
      • Gulf Times
      • Al Sharq
      • Qatar Tribune
      • Al Raya
      • Lusail
    • Germany
      • DW
      • ZDF
      • ProSieben
      • RTL
      • n-tv
      • Die Welt
      • Süddeutsche Zeitung
      • Frankfurter Rundschau
    • China
      • China Daily
      • BBC
      • The New York Times
      • Voice of America
      • Beijing Daily
      • The Epoch Times
      • Ta Kung Pao
      • Xinmin Evening News
    • Canada
      • CBC
      • Radio-Canada
      • CTV
      • TVA Nouvelles
      • Le Journal de Montréal
      • Global News
      • BNN Bloomberg
      • Métro
Stretch High Waisted Ripped Jeans Buy Now
Versace Women Sunglasses Metal Buy Now
Hanes Women's V-Neck Tee Buy Now
Legendary Flannel Buy Now
Michael Kors Crossbody Bag for Women Buy Now
Oversized Sunglasses for Women Buy Now
Ecosmart Fleece Full-zip Hoodie Buy Now
Kate Spade Kiya Sunglasses Buy Now
Best Friend Keychain Gifts Buy Now
HD Sound Bluetooth Speaker Buy Now
100 Simple Healthy Recipes Buy Now
Stretchy Straight Leg Dress Work Pants Buy Now
Straight Leg Jeans for Women Buy Now
Beard Trimming Catcher Bib Buy Now
Women's Chiffon Blouse Buy Now
Vintage Round Sunglasses for Women Buy Now
Women's Wide Leg Pants with Pockets Buy Now
Business Casual Men Blazer Buy Now
Linen Wide Leg Pants Buy Now
24K Gold Under Eye Patches (40 Pairs) Buy Now
MoreBack to News Headlines
Canada pushes out target for net-zero electricity grid by 15 years

Canada pushes out target for net-zero electricity grid by 15 years

CTV
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 1:09 PM GMT

Canada unveiled finalized Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) on Tuesday that aim to create a net-zero electricity grid by 2050, abandoning its previous target of having an emissions-neutral grid by 2035.

Canada unveiled finalized Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) on Tuesday that aim to create a net-zero electricity grid by 2050, abandoning its previous target of having an emissions-neutral grid by 2035.

Ottawa dialed back its original target after feedback from some provinces and energy industry participants, who said the draft CER regulations would make electricity supply in Canada less reliable and more expensive and risked creating stranded assets, government officials said in a briefing.

Canada already has a relatively clean grid, generating 85 per cent of its electricity from sources like hydropower, wind and solar, but the less ambitious regulations mean it will be harder for the country to meet its 2035 climate target of cutting carbon emissions 45–50 per cent below 2005 levels by 2035.

"I wouldn't say we've backed off the ambition in terms of decarbonization of the grid, but we have learned through consultation that there was a need for some more flexibility," Canada's Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told Reuters in an interview.

"It can't just be about reducing emissions, it has to be done in a manner that results in a reliable grid in all provinces and is affordable for ratepayers."

The finalized regulations will cut nearly 181 megatonnes of cumulative carbon emissions from the grid between 2024 and 2050, while the draft regulations had aimed to cut 342 megatonnes by the middle of this century.

A previous target of limiting emissions from any power-producing unit to 30 tonnes of carbon per gigawatt hour has been changed to a higher limit of 65 tonnes per gigawatt hour.

Read full story on CTV
Share this story on:-
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running GamePlay Run 3, the ultimate space tunnel running game with 300+ challenging levels!Adv.
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing GameTraffic Jam 3D is a game where you’ll be driving through heavy traffic.Adv.
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic GamePlay the classic 1984 light gun shooter game Duck Hunt on your browser.Adv.
More Related News
Parking Slot | Free Parking GamePlay Parking Slot, the best online 3D car driving and parking game.Adv.
Slope Ball Run - Play OnlineSlope Game takes you on an exciting journey of a ball on special paths.Adv.
© 2008 - 2025 Webjosh  |  News Archive  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us