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Quebec battery facility proceeds as planned: GM, POSCO
Quebec battery facility proceeds as planned: GM, POSCO
EXCLUSIVE: General Motors Co. (GM-N) has confirmed its joint venture with South Korean chemicals company POSCO Future M continues to move forward, with production of battery materials from the Becancour, Que. facility scheduled to start in early 2026.
National Bank sets $20B renewable energy funding target
National Bank (NA-T) said it’s aiming to reach $20 billion in renewable energy lending commitments by 2030 as part of its net-zero emissions push, even as the U.S. government works to unwind supports for the sector.
EverWind proposes transmission line for hydrogen project
EverWind Fuels, the company behind proposed wind power, hydrogen and ammonia production projects in Nova Scotia's Guysborough and Richmond counties, has filed its environmental assessment documents for an electricity transmission line that would cross the Strait of Canso.
Trump partly waives 25% tariffs on Canada until April 2
U.S. President Donald Trump granted Canada and Mexico a partial reprieve from punishing 25 per cent tariffs until April 2, the latest shift in a constantly changing trade policy that has left Canadians unsure of what comes next.
Hybrid receives up to $2.25M to accelerate manufacturing
Hybrid Power Solutions Inc. (HPSS-CN) has received up to $2.25 million from the federal government, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, to expand cleantech manufacturing capabilities at its Etobicoke, Ont. facility.
Innergex deal signals that renewables stocks are a steal
OPINION: Beaten-up renewable power producers are looking far more enticing after Canadian pension fund giant Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec struck a deal to acquire Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (INE-T) last week.
Carleton to get over $1.6M to ramp up sustainability
Carleton University is going to receive over $1.6 million from the federal government as part of its initiative to encourage businesses and institutions to support the economy through lower-cost, clean energy technologies, including renewable power and energy efficiency upgrades.
B.C. to adopt made-in-Canada biodiesel regulation
Starting in April, under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the biofuel content requirements for diesel sold in B.C. will need to be met with biofuels made in Canada. The changes are aimed at protecting B.C.'s nascent biofuel industry.
NFI subsidiary gets order of 42 hybrid buses
New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of Winnipeg-based NFI Group Inc. (NFI-T), has received an order from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency for 42 Xcelsior 40-foot hybrid buses.
Cdn. auto dealers ‘stiffed’ when Tesla claimed last EV rebates
Over 200 auto dealers across the country were “stiffed” when Tesla “had a run on the bank”, claiming tens of millions of dollars in electric vehicle (EV) rebates before the federal government shut down the public subsidy program in January.
Canada closes in on 13,000 public EV charging stations
While EV automakers are under undeniable stress, there is a piece of good news: public charging station access in Canada has seen a 24.2 per cent jump from March 2024 to March 2025.
Sustainable aviation fuel can’t quite get liftoff in B.C.
B.C. has all of the conditions and resources needed to develop a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. But right now, most of the SAF airlines are buying comes from the U.S. and Europe.
Offshore wind will not be allowed on Georges Bank
Nova Scotia and the federal government said they will not allow offshore wind developers to place turbines on Georges Bank, a lucrative fishing ground that is already protected from offshore petroleum development.
CBSA begins biofuel anti-dumping investigation
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has opened an investigation into allegations of dumping of biofuels in Canada by American producers. In January, Tidewater Renewables (LCFS-T) filed a countervailing and anti-dumping complaint with the CBSA.
3 provinces hit methane targets early
British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan have met their targets for reducing methane emissions ahead of schedule, though measurement methods are still evolving to correct under-reporting by the oil and gas industry.
Feds invest over $5.9M in sustainable wood construction
The federal government has announced a contribution of more than $5.9 million for four green construction and green technology projects across Ontario, which will support the use of low-carbon and processed wood in the Canadian construction sector.
Battery breakthrough as scientists turn atomic waste into electricity
Scientists at Ohio State University have developed a battery that can convert atomic waste into electricity. The battery takes ambient gamma radiation from spent nuclear fuel and converts it to light, which is then converted to electricity through solar cells.
World must prepare to fight climate change without U.S., U.K. says
The world needs to prepare to fight global warming without the help of the U.S. as the Trump administration pulls billions of dollars pledged to initiatives funding the green transition, the U.K.’s climate envoy said.
What Starbucks, KFC and others learned from testing reusable cups
Convincing consumers to feel good about reusable cups comes down to two core best practices — it can’t cost them anything more than single-use alternatives and the process of returning the container after the beverage is consumed needs to be easy.
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