Environmental advocates are criticizing a Canadian federal tax incentive designed for low carbon liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. The policy allows companies to accelerate capital cost allowances, effectively letting them write off investments faster if they meet specific emissions intensity thresholds. Critics argue that labeling these facilities as low carbon ignores the full lifecycle emissions of natural gas. They suggest that these taxpayer funds would be better spent on electrification, renewable energy, and battery storage to meet climate goals.
