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SolarBank makes strategic move into Ontario EV charging sector
SolarBank makes strategic move into Ont. EV charging sector
SolarBank Corporation (SUUN-Q) is making a strategic push into the Ontario electric vehicle (EV) sector with the filing of $1.5 million in grant applications to develop three fast charging stations in the province.
How Sandoz Canada is achieving carbon neutrality
Sandoz Canada president and general manager Michel Robidoux says his company attaining carbon neutrality for portions of its business sends a message he hopes other Canadian biosimilars and generic medication firms will follow.
It’s time to put human sustainability in ESG strategy
GUEST SUBMISSION: Understanding human sustainability and workplace well-being helps sustainability professionals drive impactful change. When we are disconnected from ourselves, we are also disconnected from the ecosystem that nourishes us.
GE Vernova plans big CCUS power project in Alberta
If built, the Moraine Power Generation Project would supply baseload power to Alberta’s power grid, while offering GE Vernova valuable front-line information about carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology deployed in the electricity industry.
Goldman seeks collateral in Canada as Northvolt nears bailout
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and several other investors willing to provide a bridge loan to Swedish battery maker Northvolt are seeking shares in the embattled battery maker’s Canadian unit as collateral in return for their help.
Windsor's NextStar starts production on battery modules
NextStar Energy, the massive EV battery plant in Windsor, Ont., has started production on battery modules, the plant announced Tuesday. NextStar is the first facility of its kind to begin production in Canada.
CIMA+ to support electrification of Purolator fleet
Montreal-based engineering firm CIMA+ has been awarded a consulting contract for the electrification of Purolator's transportation fleet. CIMA+ will support Purolator in its construction and deployment of the charging infrastructure in its warehouses across Canada.
ChargeLab, ChargeHub partner to enable EV roaming
Toronto-based ChargeLab, a hardware-agnostic EV charging software provider, and Kirkland, Que.-based EV charging app ChargeHub, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly enhancing EV roaming capabilities across North America.
Fuel costs, climate concerns push Gen Z to hybrids: Volvo
Volvo Car Canada has released findings indicating that 51 per cent of Gen Z are very likely to consider electrified powertrains such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles for their next purchase due to environmental concerns and higher fuel prices.
Shift to EVs will have far-reaching impact: IMF
The global transition toward EVs will have "far-reaching" impacts on investment, production, international trade and employment, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday as part of its update to global economic growth forecasts.
EVs prove a bumpy ride for battery metals
EVs were supposed to supercharge demand for metals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt. Yet prices for all three EV battery inputs have fallen to such bombed-out levels that producers are curtailing output and deferring new projects.
Montreal Port Authority moves to improve energy efficiency
In a bid to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, the Montreal Port Authority has entered into a strategic partnership with SOFIAC, an investment fund specializing in decarbonization. The investment from SOFIAC could reach several million dollars.
Patchwork of climate progress at Cda.’s life insurance giants
A report from Investors for Paris Compliance argues that progress on climate action so far is slow at Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF-T), Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC-T) and Great-West Lifeco (GWO-T), even as they do make more commitments and disclosures.
Alberta solar panel project repurposes orphan well sites
VIDEO: A project by RenuWell Energy Solutions, in partnership with the municipal district of Taber, Alta., has repurposed land destroyed by abandoned oil wells, covering it with solar panels. RenuWell currently has two active projects in the Taber area.
Uncertainty hobbles Canada heavy industry in race to net-zero
If Canada’s heavy industry is going to make the massive investments required to get anywhere close to net-zero, it will need more ambitious and predictable policies from government, according to representatives from the cement, aluminum, hydrogen and power sectors.
Germany approves plans for $20.5B hydrogen network
Germany approved plans for the construction of a US$20.5-billion hydrogen network, deepening its commitment to an energy source that has faced setbacks in recent months. Europe’s largest economy wants to achieve climate neutrality by 2045.
Petronas may sell stake in renewable energy unit Gentari
Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) may sell a minority stake in renewable energy firm Gentari to help expand the business, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The stake could be worth US$300 million to US$500 million.
ENGIE announces PPA with Google
Houston-based ENGIE North America announced it recently completed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google (GOOG-Q) to supply 90 megawatts of renewable energy from its Chillingham solar project in Bell County, Texas to the tech giant's operations in the state.
Morgan Stanley strikes deal with Climeworks to remove carbon
Morgan Stanley (MS-N) has entered into a deal with Climeworks AG to finance the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, joining other Wall Street heavyweights including JPMorgan Chase & Co. in throwing its weight behind the nascent technology.
This automated tool helps tackle methane emissions from landfills
LoCI Controls places sensors at wells designed to vacuum methane to the surface for collection. Those sensors continuously monitor conditions within the extraction system, then send data to a server where an algorithm automatically makes adjustments to valves.
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