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Nexii, Siemens accelerate EV charging infrastructure plan

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Nexii Building Solutions Inc. and Siemens Corporation have unveiled an EV charging prototype, the VersiCharge XL, which is patented for charging large numbers of electric vehicles in outdoor environments.

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Ontario and Quebec are battling for the title of Canada’s No. 1 EV hub, as both provinces are drawing interest from international battery and auto companies to establish facilities in their towns, and energy costs are playing a major role.

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A short supply and the high price of electric vehicles have left many wondering how Canada will switch to zero-emission vehicles, with government and private sector stakeholders due to collaborate in the House of Commons in two weeks.

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To reduce its emissions, Parkland Corporation has announced its Burnaby Refinery co-processed a record 86 million litres of bio feedstocks to convert to renewable energy sources.

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The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) says it will consider voting against all directors at companies with oversight failures related to climate change, board gender diversity and poor corporate governance.

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OPINION: Experts suggest that it’s time for Canada to become an arsenal of energy for the world’s democracies. That, according to some, means cutting Russian imports completely and focusing on actions that develop and deploy technologies to decarbonize our energy consumption.

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The energy crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine should prompt Canada to accelerate its goal to be a world leader in clean technology, not delay efforts, say the authors of a new report urging specialization in key low-carbon initiatives.

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Gas will be a major part of Europe’s energy mix for at least the next decade, and it’s a cornerstone of Europe’s clean energy transition. Despite the EU’s expeditious commitments on green energy, experts warn there are prodigious challenges ahead.

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The EU has drawn up a plan to cut its Russian gas consumption by two-thirds within a year. No new contracts, imposing minimum gas storage requirements, and installing heat pumps are among the strategies that should be top of mind.

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The Legault government lacks ambition in its attempts to wean Quebecers off gasoline-powered vehicles, a report from the environmental group Equiterre suggests. It calls for a ban on gas cars to go into effect in 2030 instead of 2035.

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Alberta’s United Conservative government has once again blocked an NDP opposition bill that would have placed legally enforceable restrictions on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains. Sent back to a legislative committee, the Eastern Slopes Protection Act‘s future is doubtful.

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Global methane emissions from the extraction of coal could rise by as much as 21.6 per cent if new mining projects now under development go into operation, according to a research report by U.S. environmental group Global Energy Monitor.

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Sharc Energy has entered into an agreement with Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation and Saskatchewan Renewable Energy Solutions Inc. to supply clean and efficient heating, cooling, and hot water to the Nakoda Oyade Education Centre. Also supplying surrounding communities, the project will be one of the most sustainable in Saskatchewan.

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Geothermal energy is being used as a power source in various industries, one of which includes the wine industry. A winemaker in Dunham, Que. is using the technology to keep his grapes comfortable during Quebec’s annual deep freeze.

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Six microgrids are being developed across European alpine states as part of a program designed to foster local energy grids. The pilot project will look at supplying power to schools, museums and social housing buildings across the European Mountains.

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Utility-scale solar costs are down 82 per cent since 2010, and it’s fuelling demand from commercial and industrial companies to make the switch. One US-midwestern retailer and grocer recently agreed to a 15-year partnership with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. 

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Accelerator programs are becoming popular as global brands pour billions of dollars into research and development. While the popularity of the programs rests outside of large organizations, big companies like Amazon are starting to take notice.

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Carbon labelling on an array of goods across global supply chains could help lower scope-3 emissions by putting pressure on companies shipping products. This, according to some experts who believe the need for a unified carbon accounting system is urgent.

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Approximately 40 per cent of environmental claims made by fashion brands could be misleading, according to an International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network report, reigniting calls for a sustainable transformation about the way we trace and source textiles.

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Private investors will play a key role in funding climate resiliency efforts in Canada. With the development of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy underway, some believe that the scale of the challenge is likely beyond what governments alone can pay for.

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