About a year after a Narwhal article outlined why geothermal is not taking off in Canada, the industry in Canada is more active and gaining more traction. There are several geothermal projects across the country in various stages of development and geothermal energy is now commonly considered when politicians and the public discuss renewable energy options.
The Narwhal’s recent article, “Why Canada’s geothermal industry is finally gaining ground” provides an excellent overview of the current political and economic climate that has been favourable for the geothermal industry. Read about the DEEP project in Saskatchewan, the Alberta No. 1 project outside of Grande Prairie, the Clarke Lake project in northeast British Columbia, and the Razor project near Swan Hills, Alberta. The author also touches on the history of the industry in Canada, recent federal funding granted to several projects, the importance of geothermal heat, and synergies with the oil and gas industry