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Reducing construction plastic waste would have 'massive impact': study
'Massive impact' from cuts to construction plastic: study
The use of plastics in the Canadian construction sector is under-reported and under-managed, according to a study by non-profit Light House, with room for improvement in both data collection and waste diversion.
Exro to shutter U.S. operations
Exro Technologies Inc. (EXRO-T) will be shuttering its U.S. operations, the Calgary-based power electronics company announced Wednesday afternoon, which will impact its subsidiaries and result in cuts to non-essential staff.
Jetson hopes heat pump system will jump start industry
The prospect of converting to a heat pump system can be daunting: How much does it cost? And do they really work? Jetson is now offering an integrated system it promises will save money and work in Canada's cold climate.
Allied REIT announces $450M green bond offering
Allied Properties REIT (AP-UN-T) said it has agreed to offer $450 million in debentures under its green financing framework. Allied intends to allocate the net proceeds of the offering toward the financing and/or refinancing of eligible green projects.
Ballard announces plans to launch a new fuel cell module
Burnaby-based Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP-T) will announce its new transit fuel cell module, the FCmove-SC, at Busworld in Brussels next month. Ballard says its FCmove-SC will deliver greater sustained power, simplified vehicle integration and lower life-cycle cost.
IKEA Canada electric truck deliveries overtake diesel
IKEA Canada said 72 per cent of its home deliveries in August were completed using electric vehicles (EVs), surpassing deliveries made by internal combustion engine vehicles for the first time.
Loop, Nuvei expand partnership on EV charging in Canada
Loop Global is expanding its partnership with Montreal-based Nuvei. Nuvei will provide direct local acquiring for Loop’s unattended EV charging terminals, with the goal of improving transaction speed, reliability and costs.
Lime partners with Call2Recycle Canada to recycle batteries
Call2Recycle Canada, a national non-profit battery recycling organization, is partnering with micromobility provider Lime to recover and recycle batteries from Lime’s fleet of e-bikes and e-scooters. Lime currently operates in 14 cities across Canada.
Progressive Planet to receive up to $1.9M from FortisBC
B.C.-based Progressive Planet (PLAN-X) has received a commitment from FortisBC Energy Inc. for up to $1.9 million in energy efficiency rebates upon completion of several upgrade projects at its Kamloops facility.
CO280 inks contracts for CO2 removal project in Canada
Vancouver-based CO280 has awarded preliminary front-end engineering and design contracts to tech and engineering suppliers as part of its exploration for a new carbon dioxide (CO2) removal collaboration with a pulp and paper mill in Canada.
Canada to fall far short of 2030 emissions targets: report
Canada made no progress reducing total greenhouse gas emissions last year, and weakening federal and provincial climate policies make it certain that the country will fall far short of its 2030 target, according to data compiled by the Canadian Climate Institute.
Alberta to maintain industrial carbon price freeze for 2026
Alberta plans to freeze its industrial carbon price at $95 per tonne in 2026, rejecting the federal government's scheduled hike to $110. The decision could prompt federal intervention through its carbon pricing backstop.
Federal government pulls plug on home retrofit loan program
In a few weeks, the federal government will close a program that encourages homeowners to retrofit their properties through energy efficiency upgrades, such as improved insulation, window replacement and purchasing a heat pump.
Are heat pumps costlier since the feds killed the carbon tax?
When Emily Hunter was told by Enbridge her heat pump would cost her more than a furnace, she was confused. The message highlighted how the decision to cancel the federal carbon charge has altered the economics of electrification.
Renewables could supply 70% of Cda.'s new power capacity
A new report from the Canadian Renewable Energy Association projects that if Canada is to meet future electricity demand affordably and reliably, 70 per cent of new capacity through 2050 will come from wind, solar and battery storage.
Almost every window ends up in a landfill
Every time a building is demolished or converted, its owners have to dispose of windows. Just six per cent of architectural glass across the U.S. is recycled, according to a Deloitte estimate from 2017. The rest ends up in landfills.
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