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Strathmore sees success, challenges on the road to fleet electrification

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Strathmore's successes, challenges on road to electrification

The ongoing transition to an electric fleet has led to happier employees and clients for Montreal-based Strathmore Commercial Landscape Management. But it has also demanded a rethinking of its operations, including how to contend with the challenges of winter weather.

QIMC, Lambton partner on data centre hydrogen system

Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC-CN) and Lambton College are jointly developing a hydrogen-powered modular energy system to power data centres, with the aim of producing low-carbon electricity for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Elevra inks $435M financing for Quebec lithium

Australia’s Elevra Lithium unveiled a $435-million funding package to help expand its North American Lithium operation in Quebec. The deal includes a maximum $145-million convertible note investment from the Canada Growth Fund.

Neo Performance Materials sees Q1 revenue of $155M

Toronto-based Neo Performance Materials (NEO-T) revenue rose to $155 million in the first three months of 2026, compared to $122 million in Q1 2025. Net loss for the quarter was $1.6 million.

H2O Innovation closes $200M project debt facility

Quebec City-based H2O Innovation Inc. has announced the closing of a US$200-million platform-level project debt facility dedicated to financing the acquisition, construction and continued development of water infrastructure assets across the United States.

Montreal consultancy to advise businesses on AI footprint

Sasha Luccioni and Boris Gamazaychikov are launching a new research and consulting firm in Montreal called the Sustainable AI Group. The goal is to advise large companies on AI adoption through an environmental lens and use data to inform decision-making.

Former Novonix founder launches new battery company

Chris Burns, former CEO and co-founder of Novonix, an Australian-headquartered producer of synthetic graphite for use in lithium-ion batteries, is bringing his battery technology expertise back to Nova Scotia with his latest venture, Dryve.

How Tentree built a sustainable apparel business

Tentree was never meant to be just a clothing company. Long before the Vancouver-based brand became known for its hats, hoodies and T-shirts, its founders were teenagers planting trees and trying to sell carbon offsets.

Hydrostor presents plan for Ontario compressed air project

Toronto-based long-duration energy storage developer Hydrostor said it plans to develop a compressed air energy storage project in Greater Napanee, Ont., alongside the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation, which will act as the Indigenous equity partner.

Future uncertain for rare earths on Quebec-Labrador border

A massive, rare earth mineral deposit straddling the Quebec and Labrador border faces two very different outcomes: one half could become one of the first commercial rare earth mines in Canada, while the other half could be left untouched.

Feds, Alberta close to industrial carbon pricing deal: sources

The federal government and Alberta are close to finalizing a new accord on industrial carbon pricing that would result in the fee going up to $130 a tonne by 2040, two government sources, one federal and one provincial, said.

Are EVs making a comeback?

OPINION: If a large source of opposition to electric vehicles (EVs) is the belief that governments are forcing them upon consumers with incentives and mandates, rebounding interest in the vehicles globally suggests that consumers are very much in control here.

Europe invested $320B so far to boost EV sector

Countries of the European economic area and Switzerland have committed almost $320 billion ​of investments into their EV ecosystem, data from New AutoMotive showed ‌on Monday. Investments were mainly focused on the battery supply chain.

China’s $3B U.S. cleantech exit is an investment warning

China-based companies in the sector scrapped about US$2.8 billion in planned U.S. manufacturing projects in 2025. That's part of a broader downturn that saw a 17 per cent decline last year in all cleantech investment in the U.S.

Can the U.S. harness oil and gas wells for geothermal?

As U.S. states seek out much-needed supplies of clean, reliable energy, some are looking to an unconventional source: abandoned oil and gas wells harnessed for geothermal heat, millions of which are littered across the country.

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