Vancouver repeals ban on natural gas in new homes
The City of Vancouver has repealed its zero-emission bylaw that banned the use of natural gas for space and water heating in new homes, and dictated that new construction must rely on electricity or low-emission equipment (such as heat pumps). Mayor Ken Sim had pushed for repeal of that ban, and our Alliance had supported…
Blog: Powering LNG through people
Our blog this week is by David Keane, LNG leader and consultant, former president of Woodfibre LNG, and a special consultant to our Alliance. Why trust — and workers — will decide BC’s energy future By David Keane British Columbia stands at an important moment in its energy history. With LNG Canada now shipping cargoes…
Our newsletter: Cedar LNG new construction, Chief Ian Campbell on Woodfibre LNG, and more . . .
Our newsletter, 06 May 2026 Cedar LNG starts new construction The Haisla Nation’s Cedar LNG project is moving into its most important construction season yet, including the start of building its power transmission line and heading toward completion of its pipeline. Pipeline construction is expected to be finished by the end of the year, and…
Blog: High hopes for hydrogen and ammonia in Alberta
The Alliance supports forms of energy development other than natural gas, including hydrogen. Hence this feature, first published by Resource Works: Development in Canada of hydrogen as a “clean” fuel and resource has been slower than generally hoped for — but Alberta is trying to set a pioneering pace. “Hydrogen represents a significant economic opportunity…
Our newsletter: Montney’s gas a crown jewel. Cedar LNG’s ‘incredible progress’, and more
Montney’s natural gas is a crown jewel No wonder that Resource Works founder and CEO, Stewart Muir, called the Montney natural-gas reserves “British Columbia’s economic crown jewel.” The Montney Formation in BC and Aberta has an area of 130,000 km², about the size of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia combined. And “The Montney” now is, by…