Entries by Jackie Forrest

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Reconsider the Future of Natural Gas

Reduce, reuse, recycle. It just makes sense. That is why industries spanning from fashion to steel are embracing the circular economy. But what about applying the concept to our existing energy infrastructure? Consider the future of natural gas, a fuel that currently provides about 30 per cent of all energy used in Canada. “Electrify everything […]

Snapchart – Strong Showing for EV Sales in 2021

This week’s SnapChart shows the monthly sales trajectory of electric vehicles in 2021 compared with previous years.  The chart includes the two types of EVs. The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) that you plug in at night, but can only go a relatively short distance before the backup combustion engine kicks-in. And, the pure Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) that have no auxiliary backup.  The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that 3 million vehicles or […]