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Real estate must stay the course on sustainability: ULI Toronto
Real estate must hold fast on sustainability: ULI Toronto
A panel of Canadian real estate professionals have urged their peers to hold the line on their net-zero climate goals, contending during a ULI Toronto webinar sustainability remains the best path forward for the sector.
Dow delays plans for $8.9B Alberta net-zero project
The planned construction of a multibillion-dollar, net-zero petrochemical project near Edmonton will be delayed as chemical firm Dow Inc. (DOW-N) looks to conserve cash amid unfavourable market conditions, the company said Thursday.
Hydro-Québec looks to save 10% of all electricity used in Que.
Hydro-Québec announced Thursday it was rolling out the “most ambitious energy efficiency strategy in its history”. The Crown utility will invest $10 billion between now and 2035 to save 10 per cent of all the electricity consumed in the province.
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Nunavut is about to flip the switch on its solar transition
Home to around one thousand people, the Inuit hamlet of Naujaat in Nunavut is about to flip the switch on 2,500 solar panels — enough to power 130 homes, or about 60 per cent of the hamlet.
A new chapter for the Canadian climate change conversation
OPINION: Next week, the new government of Canada will be revealed. And regardless of who wins the election, our nation is about to embark on a new chapter in the climate change discussion. So where do we go from here?
Que. official fears trade war with U.S. could harm environment
Economic uncertainty linked to Donald Trump's trade war has led Quebec's sustainable development commissioner to fear a delay in the province's environmental measures. "I am concerned that efforts to . . . combat climate change may be limited," she wrote.
What's next for Canada's industrial carbon tax?
Concerns about economic competitiveness and Canadian sovereignty have dragged carbon taxes to the forefront of the federal election, as Canada’s political leaders scramble to respond to the trade turmoil unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariffs and deregulation agenda.
Canadians’ interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row
Forty-two per cent of respondents to a survey from AutoTrader say they’re considering an electric vehicle (EV) as their next vehicle, down from 46 per cent last year. In 2022, 68 per cent said they would consider buying an EV.
Canada won’t meet climate targets without heat pumps, EVs
If an all-renewable electricity grid is the backbone of Canada’s shift to a zero-carbon economy, our buildings and road transport systems are the flesh and blood. Modelling by Corporate Knights’ reveals that the transformation we need is within our grasp.
Reforms to help grid match pace of fleet electrification
As more fleets across Canada and the U.S. electrify, securing sufficient power to support depot charging is increasingly difficult. To reduce or eliminate lead times, utilities must shift how they approach load forecasting and grid upgrade efforts.
As Tesla falters, new EVs are picking up the pace
When Artie R. Williams decided it was time to kick his gas habit, he narrowed his search to three options: the Cadillac Optiq, a Porsche Macan EV and the Polestar 3. Tesla (TSLA-Q) wasn’t on the table.
Next Hydrogen revenue, loss rise in 2024
Mississauga-based Next Hydrogen Solutions (NXH-X) saw its 2024 revenue rise to $1.4 million compared to $1 million a year earlier. Net loss and comprehensive loss also rose in 2024 to $14.6 million, compared to $12 million in 2023.
Schneider Electric launches Environmental Data Program
A new Schneider Electric initiative, the Environmental Data Program, provides customers with access to information on the environmental impact of its products, enabling them to make data-based decisions and meet evolving regulatory requirements.
Manifest Climate’s AI-powered platform expands availability
Toronto-based Manifest Climate, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform for sustainability research and reporting, is now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace and Microsoft AppSource. Manifest Climate helps firms align historical ESG disclosures with evolving reporting standards.
Canada's national interest needs new energy
OPINION: Climate change remains a critical issue, but the last three months have demonstrated the need for a revamped national energy policy that strikes a new balance between the oil and gas sector, and climate change measures.
World's biggest companies have caused $28T in climate damage
The world's biggest corporations have caused US$28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates as part of an effort to make it easier for people and governments to hold companies financially accountable.
Hedge funds seek ways to navigate Trump’s anti-climate agenda
As U.S. President Donald Trump takes a hatchet to the clean energy transition, a number of hedge funds are trying to figure out how to make money on low-carbon investments that appear resilient to White House attacks.
TERA-Award draws record-breaking 785 entries
The TERA-Award, a smart-energy competition with a US$1-million top prize, received 785 submissions in six categories: renewable energy; energy storage and conversion; carbon capture, utilization and storage; green fuels and hydrogen energy; intelligent energy systems; and smart city.
Fashion is the next frontier for cleantech as textile waste mounts
The US$1.7-trillion fashion industry is a major polluter. Startups are aiming to address this with innovations such as a lower-impact textile dyeing process and technology that turns mixed-fibre fabric back into its reusable raw materials.
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BuildGreen Atlantic 2025
Apr 28 2025
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Halifax, NS
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Edmonton Real Estate Forum
May 27 2025
Edmonton Convention Centre
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Land & Development
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Metro Toronto Convention Centre - North Building
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