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How retailers can turn holiday peaks into year-round sustainability gains
 | Energy Technology Insights How retailers can turn holiday peaks into year-round sustainability gainsRichard HenzieDirector, Smart Buildings Division, Schneider Electric Canada |
PowerBank completes $25.4M refinancing
PowerBank Corp. (PBK-Q) has completed a $25.4-million project-level refinancing that reduces outstanding project loan principal by approximately $4.2 million, or 14 per cent. The transaction is expected to release approximately $5 million in net cash to PowerBank.
N.L. salt dome project touted as 'battery' for Atlantic Canada
Triple Point Resources Ltd.'s Fischells Salt Dome project in Newfoundland involves carving out huge caverns in a 226-square-kilometre salt deposit that would store compressed air that could be used to generate electricity.
N.S., Mi’kmaw launch offshore wind farm consultation
Consultation with Mi’kmaw groups on the topic of offshore wind farms has begun, and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator says it will not launch a call for bids for seabed licences until the process is complete.
Electra says Ont. refinery construction still on budget
Electra Battery Materials Corp. (ELBM-X) says the workforce on its Temiskaming Shores, Ont. cobalt sulphate refinery has grown to 130 people, up from approximately 60 in August. The project continues to track within its US$73-million budget.
Stardust expands across Ontario's cottage country
Vancouver-based Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (SUN-X) has announced the launch of its newest Canadian franchise serving Muskoka, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough and Haliburton, Ont. These regions share energy challenges associated with seasonal properties, rural infrastructure and severe weather.
Foremost Clean Energy forms JV with Denison Mines
Vancouver-based Foremost Clean Energy (FAT-CN) will sell Denison Mines a 31 per cent interest in its GR and Blackwing properties, establish two exploration joint ventures and receive $650,000, plus 1,031,191 five-year warrants exercisable at $1.80 per share.
Huntsville EV chargers power fall trips to Algonquin Park
A fall-colour drive to Algonquin Park just became easier for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. Lakeland EV Charging has opened a new public fast-charging station at 330 Highway 60 in Huntsville, Ont. The site includes four fast-charging ports.
Lawsuit over government climate inaction begins
A climate lawsuit against the federal government is getting its trial hearings this week in Vancouver. The lawsuit was launched by 15 youth applicants who claim their Charter rights have been violated because of the government’s inadequate action on fighting climate change.
Wind turbine properties in Prince Township, Ont. for sale
Two vacant lots on 320 acres of land are for sale in Prince Township, Ont., but prospective buyers must do their own due diligence on the wind turbines that are included. The properties are being sold together for a total of $499,900.
Google plans big virtual power plant in energy-strapped grid
Google and California-based firm Voltus announced they are going after a gigawatt of virtual-power-plant (VPP) capacity in the PJM Interconnection. VPPs are essentially networks of homes and businesses whose energy consumption can be controlled via software.
Why zinc-ion batteries experience ‘capacity fade’
Unlike commonly used lithium-ion batteries, zinc-ion batteries are non-flammable, can operate efficiently across a wide range of temperatures and are easier to recycle. But zinc-ion batteries have a tendency to lose the ability to store energy over repeated charge and discharge cycles.
AI data centres are powering a boom in fuel-cell demand
Fuel cells are gaining traction among U.S. hyperscalers racing to build data centres but struggling with grid constraints. Energy research firm Rystad Energy projects investments in data centre fuel cells to rise to about US$30 billion by 2030.
What economists just don’t get about climate change
COLUMN: Economists working on climate change often blame the political right for failing to recognize the benefits of climate actions and the political left for failing to recognize the costs. But we should also point our fingers at the mirror.
In Nigeria, solar panels are the new wedding gift
The grid serving Africa’s most populous nation is so weak that in order to keep the lights on, most Nigerians produce power at home. Domestic generators have for many years been the go-to option. But increasingly, solar equipment is gaining ground.
Halloween costume swaps can reduce waste
Every Halloween, costumes get their big moment. But every year, millions end up in a landfill after a single use, and many are made from synthetic plastics that don’t easily break down, contributing to environmental pollution.
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