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Multires sector offers big potential for growth in EV charger market
Multires offers potential for growth in EV chargers
An order for 58 electric vehicle chargers at a Cambridge, Ont. condominium development is part of a trend to scale-up access to chargers at multiresidential and other privately owned buildings, according to a Hypercharge Networks Corp., (HC-NE) executive.
Duravit to build first climate-neutral ceramics factory
German ceramics company Duravit AG will build what it bills as the world’s first ‘climate-neutral’ ceramics facility in Matane, Que., with plans to run it entirely on hydropower to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions.
Three Sixty Solar signs LOI with Lois Creek
Three Sixty Solar Ltd. (VSOL-NE) has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with Lois Creek Developments Inc. for the phase one sale of a solar and telecommunications tower to be used in the latter’s planned subdivision in Kimberley, B.C.
Invert app adds games, rewards for climate focus
Invert Inc. has added a slew of new features to its climate action app for consumers, integrating an enterprise focus via games and rewards specifically meant to appeal to Gen Z and millennial employees.
Low Carbon eyes 1.2 GW of renewables in Canada
Low Carbon has expanded its operations to Canada through a joint venture with developer NU-E Corp aiming to bring 1.2 gigawatts online by 2030. The pipeline comprises solar, onshore wind and battery storage projects in Canada.
Enerkem to work with Technip on biofuels
Montreal-based Enerkem Inc. and France's Technip Energies have signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the deployment of Enerkem's technology platform for biofuels and circular chemical products from non-recyclable waste materials.
ACC in talks about N. American battery plant
French-based Automotive Cells Co. (ACC) is in early talks with officials in Canada and the United States on setting up a battery manufacturing plant in North America, an ACC spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday.
Hydro One seeks approval for $1.2B transmission line
Hydro One Inc., with the support of nine First Nation partners, announced it had filed an application with the Ontario Energy Board to build and operate the $1.2-billion Waasigan Transmission Line to provide clean electricity in northwest Ontario.
Reliance, Brookfield team up for Australia renewables
India's Reliance Industries said it has signed an agreement with Brookfield Asset Management to explore the manufacturing of renewable energy and decarbonization equipment in Australia. Brookfield said it would invest billions over the next decade in Australia for renewables.
Manitoba aims to be Canada's lithium hub
Manitoba has the potential to become a key hub in the production of lithium, the province’s trade minister Jeff Wharton said, as the region attempts to attract more miners through a newly released critical minerals strategy.
Infrastructure struggles with climate, extreme weather
The torrential rain that washed out roads, bridges and a key rail link in Nova Scotia is being described as another sign engineers cannot rely on past weather patterns to design infrastructure able to withstand rising sea levels and storms.
Climate risk in bonds from oil and gas-rich provinces
A new report from Principles for Responsible Investment urges Canadian investors to factor in a province's ability to meet net-zero targets and succeed economically during the low-carbon transition. This is especially the case in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Climate-pledging asset managers drop the ball
Despite commitments to sustainability, BlackRock Inc., Vanguard Group Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. are among the asset managers investing more in polluting companies than in those actively working to lower their carbon footprints, FinanceMap reported.
Energy Vault builds 25MW gravity battery w/ storage
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. announced the world’s first grid-scale gravity energy storage system has entered the first phases of commissioning. Built near Shanghai, the 25-megawatt system will be adjacent to a wind farm.
U.S. plant to use captured CO2 to make jet fuel
A startup called Twelve is planning to use captured carbon dioxide (CO2) to make jet fuel at its Washington facility. It will initially produce around 40,000 gallons of fuel a year, eventually scaling up to a million gallons a year.
Maine ups heat pump target after blowing past goal
In 2019, Maine embraced heat pumps as part of its climate strategy. The state's governor announced that the state had surpassed that target two years ahead of schedule. The new goal: installing another 175,000 heat pumps by 2027.
Biden unveils measures addressing extreme heat
U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled a whole-of-government approach to protecting communities and workers from what he called the “real crisis” of extreme heat amid a recent spate of high temperatures and as 150 million Americans are under heat alerts.
How Singapore adapts buildings for a new climate era
Singapore is going to have to go through a second drastic transformation in less than 30 years if it’s to meet its newly set goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Its progress sets an example for other small islands.
August 2 was Earth Overshoot Day
Humanity has burned through Earth’s annual budget for resources in under eight months. Known as Earth Overshoot Day, August 2 marks the date on which we’ve used up all the resources that the planet can regenerate in one year.
'Touchy' issues for UAE COP28 presidency leaked
A comprehensive list of “touchy and sensitive issues” for the United Arab Emirates has been revealed in a document leaked to the Guardian. Messaging has no references to fossil fuels, oil or gas but do mention renewable energy and hydrogen.
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