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Climate & the Grid

12 articles from the Sundamentals blog. For the fundamentals, start with our climate & the grid guide.

Climate & the Grid

Small Modular Reactors: What They Are and Where Canada Is Building Them

Small modular reactors explained: how SMRs work, why Canada is betting on them, where projects stand in Ontario and Saskatchewan, and the open questions.

Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Climate & the Grid

Clean Energy Jobs in Canada: Where the Opportunities Are

Clean energy jobs in Canada: which trades and careers are growing, where the opportunities are by province, and how to get started in electrical or HVAC.

Sep 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Climate & the Grid

Canada's Clean Electricity Regulations, Explained in Plain Language

Canada's Clean Electricity Regulations explained: what they require of power plants from 2035, the flexibility built in, and Alberta's legal challenge.

Sep 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Climate & the Grid

Interties: Why Canadian Provinces Trade Electricity (and Why We Need More)

Electricity interties explained: why Canadian provinces trade power, why most trade runs north–south to the U.S., and what new east–west links could mean.

Aug 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Climate & the Grid

Carbon Pricing in Canada: Where It Stands Now and What It Means for You

Carbon pricing in Canada after the consumer carbon charge ended: how industrial pricing works, what changed for Alberta, and what it means for households.

Jul 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Climate & the Grid

Net-Zero by 2050, Explained for Canadians: What It Means and What It Takes

Net-zero by 2050 explained for Canadians: what the target means, how the law works, where Canada stands today and what it could mean for your home and car.

Jul 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Climate & the Grid

Indigenous-Led Clean Energy in Canada: Ownership, Partnerships and Real Projects

Indigenous-led clean energy in Canada: how First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities own and partner on solar, wind, hydro and transmission projects.

Jun 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Climate & the Grid

Where Do Canada's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Come From? A Sector-by-Sector Guide

Where do Canada's greenhouse gas emissions come from? Oil and gas, transport and buildings lead. See the sector-by-sector breakdown and what it means at home.

May 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Climate & the Grid

Green Hydrogen: Hype, Reality and Canada's Role

Green hydrogen explained: how it's made, where it makes sense, why big Canadian export projects have stalled, and what it means for homes and industry.

Apr 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Climate & the Grid

12 Myths About Renewable Energy, Debunked for Canadians

12 common myths about renewable energy, debunked: cold climates, cost, reliability, wildlife, recycling and more — with plain answers for Canadian homeowners.

Feb 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Climate & the Grid

How to Calculate Your Household Carbon Footprint (A Canadian Step-by-Step Guide)

How to calculate your household carbon footprint in Canada using utility bills, driving and flights, with simple emission factors and where to cut first.

Dec 8, 2025 · 4 min read
Climate & the Grid

How the Electric Grid Works: A Plain-Language Guide for Canadians

How the electric grid works in Canada: generation, transmission, distribution and how operators balance supply and demand every second, in plain language.

Nov 3, 2025 · 5 min read

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