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British Columbia to raise carbon tax by $5 annually, will be $50 a tonne by 2021

British Columbia to raise carbon tax by $5 annually, will be $50 a tonne by 2021

Tax rate on electricity reduced to 3.5% from 7% The BC government announced effective April 1, 2018, the carbon tax rates are increased by $5 per tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions until April 1, 2021 and rates are $50 per tonne, according to a press release. Also announced was that the tax rate on […]

By September 22, 2017 0 Comments Read More →
Alberta wholesale electricity prices in 2017 set record for $0 hours

Alberta wholesale electricity prices in 2017 set record for $0 hours

Since 2000, 92 per cent of $0 hours occurred early in morning As of 31 July, Alberta has already experienced a record 41 hours of wholesale electricity prices at $0 per megawatt hour (MW/h), according to a National Energy Board press release. The previous record was 39 hours for all of 2012. A $0 hour is […]

By September 7, 2017 0 Comments Read More →
Hedge funds turn bearish on oil at record rate: Kemp

Hedge funds turn bearish on oil at record rate: Kemp

Oil traders, hedge funds betting OPEC will fail to reach a production deal at next meeting at end of Nov. By John Kemp LONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Hedge funds turned bearish towards oil prices at the fastest rate on record in the first week of Nov. amid growing doubts about whether OPEC will reach a […]

By November 15, 2016 0 Comments Read More →