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Sustainability boosts the bottom line, Morguard's ESG director says

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How sustainability can boost Morguard's bottom line

While some companies are backtracking on sustainability, Mississauga-based real estate company Morguard Corp. (MRC-T) is sticking to its commitments, saying it not only benefits the environment but translates into higher returns.

sonnen pilots virtual power plant in Canadian homes

German clean power company sonnen Group is entering the Canadian market with a battery-based virtual power plant pilot it is launching at the Blatchford community in Edmonton, which it calls a first for Canada.

Boralex named Canada's top corporate citizen

In its annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens ranking, Coroprate Knights has placed Montreal-based renewable energy company Boralex Inc. (BLX-T) in the top spot. Edmonton's Stantec Inc. (STN-T) and Quebec-based Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (INE-T) rounded out the top three.

Disagreement over Ontario's progress on 2030 climate goal

Ontario is not on track to hit a key climate change target with less than five years to go, civil servants have told the province's environment minister — information that appears to contradict his own statements since taking on the portfolio.

Nova Scotia Power seeking to overturn $10M fine

Nova Scotia Power is appealing a $10-million fine for allegedly failing to hit its renewable electricity standards. The utility is asking the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board to overturn the fine, which was issued in 2023.

Trump's disdain for wind energy could be a boon for N.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump's opposition to renewable energy – wind power in particular – could create a "golden opportunity" for Nova Scotia's fledgling offshore wind energy industry, according to Denmark-based international consulting firm Aegir Insights. 

Does being an ‘energy superpower’ really mean more oil?

OPINION: In the past, building more fossil fuel infrastructure was an obvious choice because everything was fossil fuel-powered. But now, Canadian decision-makers – laser-focused on enhancing our economic resilience and energy security – must look at global trends and make a call.

Ontario gets innovative 'nano-grid' EV charging technology

A next-generation smart electric vehicle (EV) charging technology is receiving funding from Ontario to set up bi-directional charging in the province. Elocity Technologies says its HIEV-Nano product is ideal for multi-unit residential buildings, fleet depots and commercial sites.

How these condo dwellers got EV charging in their buildings

As treasurer of his Toronto condo board, Lucian Oboroceanu decided to address the building's lack of EV chargers. Now, EV chargers are installed in the personal parking spots of anyone in the building who wants one, including his own. 

EV batteries more durable than gas-engine vehicles: study

According to Geotab, an Oakville, Ont. firm specializing in automotive telematics, most EV batteries can last 20 years. That's six years longer than the average age of vehicles in the United States.

Judge blocks U.S. from withholding funds for EV charging

U.S. District Judge Tana Lin in Seattle, Wash., ruled that states were likely to succeed in a lawsuit alleging the U.S. government was illegally withholding billions of dollars awarded to states for building EV charging stations.

Greenlane files patent for new landfill gas tech

Burnaby-based Greenlane Renewables Inc. (GRN-T) has filed an additional patent application for its new landfill gas upgrading technology. The patent relates specifically to proprietary system architecture and process enhancements that optimize oxygen and nitrogen removal.

NEXE receives orders for 700k compostable coffee pods

Windsor-based NEXE Innovations (NEXE-X) received purchase orders for over 700,000 compostable coffee pods in May from three customers in North America. This follows the production of more than one million pods since November 2024.

What to know about ESG investing

Investing in funds that align with your values such as supporting companies fighting climate change is much more accessible today, but experts say it takes research and diligence to determine if your money is actually working for a good cause.

French lawmakers urged to drop renewable moratorium

France’s renewable energy industry urged lawmakers to ditch proposed legislation that would impose a moratorium on approving new solar and wind projects, saying it would destroy jobs and stall the nation’s plan to curb its use of polluting fossil fuels.

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