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Nexii, Siemens accelerate EV charging infrastructure plan
Nexii, Siemens accelerate EV charging infrastructure plan
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.
Cheap green power giving Quebec the edge on EVs
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.
Consumers face roadblocks on EVs as deadline looms
• CBC
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.
Parkland details progress on EVs, renewable fuels
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.
CPP Investments take aim at ESG
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.
3 ways Canada can become a go-to source for energy
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.
Report urges accelerating Canada’s move to clean tech
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.
Challenges await in EU’s push to move on green energy
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.
10 ways the EU plans to wean off Russian gas
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.
Calls for expedited gas car ban in Quebec grow
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.
UCP blocks bill to prevent coal mining in Rockies
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.
Coal mine projects could inflate methane emissions
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.
Sharc Energy signs deal to power First Nations school
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.
Geothermal energy impacting the wine industry
• CBC
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.
Alpine states in EU use microgrids to power grid
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.
Utility-scale solar rollouts helping companies go green
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.
World’s largest retailers building in-house clean tech hubs
• Reuters
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.
Would carbon accounting lower supply chain emissions?
• GreenBiz
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.
Traceability needed in sustainable fashion industry: report
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.
Private investors are key to a more climate-resilient Canada
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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Nov 12 2024
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Nov 28 2024
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Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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