Energy Industry Insights

The Equipment May Be Exempt. The Project May Not Be.

September 14, 2026

What Canada US Tariffs Mean for Renewable Energy Projects By Paula McGarrigle, President & CEO, Solas Energy If you look through Canada’s new list of countertariffs against the United States, the first conclusion might be that…

The Hidden Cost of Waiting: Why Early Energy Strategy Creates Better Projects

September 1, 2026

Energy projects rarely become difficult because of a single technical problem. More often, complexity accumulates over time. A technology choice influences project economics. A site decision affects permitting. A regulatory requirement changes the schedule. A stakeholder…

The 2027 Reclamation Deadline Is Closer Than It Appears

February 26, 2026

By Shasta Kadonaga, Director of Renewable Energy, Solas Energy Alberta renewable energy operators are approaching a critical regulatory milestone. Under the Code of Practice for Solar and Wind Renewable Energy Operations, operating projects must register and…

Four Strong Winds, Wide-Open Skies, and Renewable Energy Jobs: Did Alberta Miss the Bus?

February 20, 2026

Alberta’s identity is tied to the land and the elements: wide-open skies, big horizons, and the kind of wind that inspired Ian Tyson’s iconic song “Four Strong Winds.” We’ve always been an energy province. The question…

Beyond Diesel: What It Really Takes to Reduce Fuel Dependence in Remote Operations

January 27, 2026

By Paula McGarrigle, President & CEO, Solas Energy For decades, diesel has underpinned power generation in remote and industrial operations. Mines, ports, isolated facilities, and northern communities have relied on it not because it is elegant…

Reading Between the Lines: What Canada’s 2025 Federal Budget Signals, and How It Differs from Budget 2024

January 21, 2026

By Paula McGarrigle, President & CEO, Solas Energy Canada’s 2025 federal budget is not a national energy strategy, nor is it a comprehensive climate roadmap. Rather, it is a finance-oriented policy document that reflects how the…

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