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Charbone ramps up green hydrogen production in Canada, U.S.
Charbone ramps up green hydrogen production
Quebec-based Charbone Hydrogen (CH-X) is ramping up its efforts to become a major player in the green hydrogen production sector, and will soon be launching its flagship Sorel-Tracy modular plant along the province's "Steel Highway" corridor.
Morgan Solar, Cisco to test solar energy blinds
Solar energy technology company Morgan Solar and the Cisco Innovation Labs, both based in Toronto, are collaborating on a pilot for office window blinds that also act as solar panels.
SWTCH raises $37.3M for EV charging innovation
SWTCH Energy Inc., a Toronto-headquartered company behind electric vehicle (EV) chargers and software for multiresidential and commercial buildings, has raised $37.3 million to advance the technology behind its solutions.
What's happening with global plastic treaty talks?
Global leaders are in Ottawa for the fourth round of negotiations towards the first global treaty on plastic pollution due to be agreed in December 2024. It could be the most significant environmental deal since the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Canada’s urban centres are driving climate progress
Montreal is a famously climate-conscious big city. It has an extensive rapid transit system. The neighbourhoods are dense. Mayor Valérie Plante has pushed hard to build separated bike lanes, plant thousands of trees and designate pedestrian-only zones.
Should Canada’s big pension funds get out of oil?
SHIFT’s 2023 Canadian Pension Climate Report Card claims that Canada’s top 11 pension funds, which manage over $2 trillion in assets, are too slow in relinquishing their investments in oil and should accelerate their retreat.
The Globe and Mail's history of climate change news
Throughout its history, The Globe has chronicled the many environmental threats facing Canada. The newspaper looks back at its environmental coverage that has angered parts of the country, while facing criticism for being contradictory on support for oil pipelines.
Honda to announce plan to assemble EVs in Ontario
Honda is expected to announce a multi-billion dollar commitment to build EVs and their parts in Ontario. Sources disclosed that the deal is expected to involve new facilities to build batteries, components of the batteries and assemble battery-powered vehicles.
First Nation sees 'energy sovereignty' in solar farm
The Ulkatcho First Nation in central B.C., which currently relies on diesel for power, says it will take a step toward "energy sovereignty" when it builds what officials say will be the largest off-grid solar farm in Canada.
Quebec explores urban solar with call for local projects
Hydro-Québec is seeking bids for 300 megawatts of small solar energy projects to integrate into its grid, as the giant utility explores how solar can help meet the province’s growing electricity needs.
Decarbonization roadmap navigators in demand
A decarbonization roadmap is ultimately intended to guide its users to a single destination — a targeted reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In commercial real estate, that means charting out a route for each asset in a portfolio.
Solar, storage to decarbonize Watertown complex
A new solar and battery storage system is in operation at a new office and laboratory complex in Watertown, Mass. Renewable and on-site energy developer Catalyze announced the project’s first phase completed at 66 Galen, a purpose-built, 224,000-square-foot building.
Major supplier for EV fast-charging is insolvent
Tritium, an Australian high-speed EV-charging equipment manufacturer with a large-scale factory in Tennessee, notified regulators that it was insolvent, casting uncertainty over whether it can continue to fulfil remaining orders for chargers or service those already installed.
WestJet acquires Shell Aviation's first SAF in Canada
WestJet has purchased the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation. To supply WestJet with SAF, Shell Aviation uses a program called Avelia, one of the world's first blockchain-powered digital SAF book-and-claim solutions for air travel.
LanzaJet takes investment from Microsoft climate fund
LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, announced an investment from Microsoft's Climate Innovation Fund that will enable LanzaJet to continue building its capability and capacity to deploy its sustainable fuels process technology globally.
Bird Canada launches in new locations for Earth Day
Bird Canada, a provider of micromobility solutions, celebrated Earth Day and the start of its sixth year in Canada by announcing its expansion in more cities across the country including Mississauga, Surrey, Cranbrook and Lethbridge.
RICanada expresses mixed reactions to federal budget
Renewable Industries Canada (RICanada) noted the absence of ethanol in the federal budget, which included $776 million towards a retooled Clean Fuels Funding program to support renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and renewable natural gas.
Little progress in first year of Alta. GHG plan
A survey from a clean energy think-tank says Alberta has done little to implement its plan to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Pembina Institute has examined the measures included in the province’s plan released one year ago.
California’s virtual power plant revolution
California is considering a mandate for virtual power plants (VPPs), with a potential capacity of 7.7 gigawatts by 2035. A report highlights the potential of VPPs to cover about 15 per cent of California’s peak power demand.
17 banks call for binding global treaty on fossil fuels
A group of seventeen leading banks from the Global Alliance for Banking on Values have endorsed the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative. The sole Canadian bank is Vancity, which does not invest in oil, gas or coal companies.
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Nov 28 2024
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