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Woodland Eco Homes: The promise of zero-carbon housing
Woodland Eco Homes promises zero-carbon housing
Woodland Eco Homes is attempting to replicate the evolving commercial real estate paradigm in the residential housing sector by building an eco-friendly, 3,200-square-foot single-family home that will serve as a prototype for a zero-carbon home.
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Enbridge, Yara plan $3.9B Texas blue ammonia plant
Norway’s Yara and Canada’s Enbridge plan to invest up to $3.9 billion to build a low-carbon blue ammonia production plant near Corpus Christi, Texas. Enbridge says around 95 per cent of the carbon dioxide from production will be captured.
Geothermal energy systems now in on tax credit
Canada has added geothermal energy systems to the list of clean technologies that qualify for a 30 per cent tax rebate in the new federal budget. It also retains it to 2034, rather than pare it back in 2032.
Budget unlikely to spur major CCUS spending: experts
A question mark continues to hang over the future of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects in Canada, in spite of a pledge in Tuesday's federal budget to deliver more investment certainty for major emissions-reducing projects.
Alberta to contribute to CCUS after federal incentives
Alberta is expected to offer more support for CCUS projects now that the federal government has its incentives in place in the 2023 budget, the federal natural resources minister said. CCUS is a key technology to Canada's 2050 net-zero goal.
Federal budget is catch-up for green future: experts
Following the federal budget, two Calgary industry experts say Canada is moving closer to a low-carbon energy future — but there's lots of work ahead to catch up to other countries, and the government needs to act fast, they caution.
$31.7M for national flood insurance is just the start
The $31.7 million laid out in Budget 2023 for creating a national flood insurance program is just a first step, experts say, and Ottawa needs to act quickly to get the program into place as dangers rise.
Insurance industry failing to warn clients of climate risks
Canada is experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather events, which the government and insurance industry is responding to. But Canadian insurance executives and brokers have shyed away from discussing the matter with consumers.
Sun Life shareholders contest fossil fuel investments
Sun Life’s continued fossil fuel investments could be harming both its customers’ health and its own business prospects, according to a shareholder group that has called for the insurance giant to formally report on these risks.
Ontario launches voluntary clean energy credit registry
Ontario companies can now purchase credits to indicate their commitment to green electricity, and the province says proceeds will go into a fund to support the development of new clean energy projects in nuclear, wind, solar, hydro and bioenergy generation.
Canada revs up its EV batteries manufacturing
As the world accelerates toward emissions-free driving, Canada is making a big push into batteries for electric vehicles (EV) -- touting tax incentives, bountiful critical minerals and clean energy to attract multinationals such as Volkswagen and Stellantis.
Nano One sparks investor interest with battery tech
Burnaby-based Nano One Materials Corp. has caught the eye of investors for its line of partners like Umicore, Volkswagen, Rio Tinto and Saint Gobain that are intrigued by the potential of its simplified cathode manufacturing process.
Kingston officials want to join EV supply chain
Kingston was a little late to the table when it came to attracting Volkswagen’s first EV battery manufacturing plant. However, the city’s growing expertise in EV batteries and their components will be key to landing future investments, an official said.
McMaster project fuelling fierce fight over net-zero
Despite a pledge to become carbon-free by 2050, McMaster University is building four natural gas power generators on campus — a plan that's drawn a substantial backlash from the student body and attracted international condemnation.
Shell splits renewables unit in CEO's shake-up
Shell is splitting up its global renewable power business as CEO Wael Sawan puts his imprint on the energy giant. The latest change embeds operations such as wind and solar within regional divisions of Shell Energy, the company’s power business.
The good news about climate tipping points
Scientists have warned about 'climate tipping points' where irreversible, substantial runaway changes could happen to the planet. But a new report points to net-zero tipping points in energy, transportation, industry, agriculture and society that could accelerate climate action.
Australia makes biggest polluters curb emissions
The Australian Parliament created landmark new laws Thursday that will make the nation’s biggest greenhouse gas polluters reduce their emissions or pay for carbon credits. The laws fall under the country's plan to be net-zero by 2050.
Australia's charm offensive to land a UN climate event
Coal-rich Australia, a block on international climate progress for much of the past decade, is on a charm offensive to showcase its new zeal for emissions reduction and to win backing to host a key UN summit.
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Greenbuild 2024: Built to Scale
Nov 12 2024
to Nov 15 2024
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024
Nov 28 2024
to Nov 29 2024
Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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