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Do Electric Vehicles Reduce Power Grid Capacity?
Bruce Murdoch, Cranbrook, BC, discusses the misinformation that abounds about BC's electricity capacity and the impact Electric Vehicles (EVs) have on the power grid. Electric Vehicle (EV) charging How EVs Can Boost Power Grid This sounds counter-intuitive right? It sure does! I am going to demonstrate how EVs can (and already do to a small extent) free up capacity on the grid and electrical generation capacity. We are facing a lot of fearmongering about power utilities runni
6 days ago4 min read


AI and the Climate
In the Peachland Post October 3 edition, Robert Tarrant wrote a thoughtful piece on AI. (see the full article below) And just today, Oct...
Oct 95 min read


B.C. company wants to open $300M made-in-Canada sand mine to fuel anticipated fracking, LNG boom
CBC.ca May 4, 2025 Proposal comes as province focuses on new developments, igniting worry among climate groups A fracking well pad is...
May 53 min read


Lomi at home compost works!
One of our members has an at home electric compost unit. She wanted to share her personal experience. Elizabeth tells us how this...
Mar 212 min read


What’s the story on BC Hydro’s power needs?
(photo Pok Rie, Pexels.com ) By Henry Sielmann, First Things First Okanagan You may have read recent news about BC Hydro buying 25% of...
Dec 4, 20243 min read


EVs and Public Transportation
(photo by Kindel Media) In the wonderful article by Peter McCartney of the Wilderness Committee, "System Change not Climate Change,", the...
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Heat Pump Myths from Nanaimo Climate Action Hub
Seven Common Heat Pump Myths There are so many confusing comments about buying, installing, using, and enjoying heat pumps. Thanks to...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Solar from Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells
Solar Solutions in Alberta
Jul 10, 20222 min read


We have solutions. Fossil gas isn’t one of them.
Fossil Fuels are NOT a solution to climate change.
May 29, 20223 min read


Renewables are Doable !
https://davidsuzuki.org/project/clean-electricity/ We can move boldly and rapidly to renewable energy systems. We must do that! Doing...
May 25, 20223 min read
Major solar breakthrough means energy can be stored for up to 18 years
euronews.com By Lottie Limb • Updated: 12/04/2022 5-6 minutes Solar-powered electronics are one step closer to becoming an everyday part...
Apr 19, 20223 min read


IPCC Report Is a Prescription for Fixing the Climate Crisis—'It's Now or Never'
It's time to swallow the pill. treehugger.com By Lloyd Alter April 5, 2022 Fact checked by Katherine Martinko Reports from the...
Apr 6, 20228 min read


Carbon Switch
This was originally published in 2022. The Carbon Switch has updated its info. https://carbonswitch.com/heating-and-cooling/ Your guide...
Feb 4, 202211 min read


How Bad Is My Gas Stove?
https://carbonswitch.co/how-bad-is-my-gas-stove-part-two How bad are gas stoves? I ran some experiments to find out. Michael Thomas...
Jan 18, 20226 min read


Solar is MOVING UP! Cheaper panels, interest in going green spurs boom in rooftop solar
Falling prices for panels and environmental concerns convince some to find potential in their rooftops Curt Petrovich · CBC News ·...
Sep 15, 20216 min read


CleanTech in Canada
Cleantech: B.C.’s $100-billion opportunity February 18th, 2021 Andrea Reimer Columnist @andreareimer nationalobserver.com When I was...
Feb 20, 20214 min read

