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Eavor seeks to bring energy independence using the heat beneath our feet
Eavor seeks to bring energy independence with geothermal
Bringing countries toward energy independence by using the heat beneath our feet is the goal of Eavor Technologies Inc., a Calgary-based geothermal company catching the attention of the cleantech industry.
Action needed to accelerate building decarbonization: report
A joint study prepared by the Real Property Association of Canada, the Canada Green Building Council and the PLACE Centre has issued a call for concerted action to accelerate the process of decarbonizing commercial buildings in Canada.
Lithium Americas, GM close Thacker Pass joint venture
Vancouver-based Lithium Americas (LAC-T) closed its joint venture with General Motors to develop the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada. Under the agreement, GM would contribute US$625 million to gain a 38 per cent stake in Thacker Pass.
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Northland Power new CEO to assume role Jan. 20, 2025
Toronto-based Northland Power Inc. (NPI-T) said Christine Healy will officially assume the role of president and CEO and be appointed as a director of the company earlier than expected on Jan. 20, 2025, following an update to previously shared timelines.
Electra announces Marty Rendall as CFO
Electra Battery Materials Corp. (ELBM-X) has named Marty Rendall as its new chief financial officer upon the retirement of David Allen, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Rendall spent the past 17 years as CFO at Victoria Gold.
Carbon Streaming announces board, management changes
Toronto-based Carbon Streaming Corp. (NETZ-NE) has announced the addition of Marin Katusa to the company’s board of directors. It also named Mark Schaal as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Scotiabank earns top ESG score among N. American banks
Scotiabank (BNS-T) has secured the top S&P Global ESG Score amongst banks in North America on S&P's 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The bank also maintained its seven-year track record of inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.
Canadian startup deploys EV-charging robots
Canadian startup Kiwi Charge believes robots that roam apartment and condo parking lots by night, charging depleted electric vehicles (EVs) while their owners sleep, is a better and cheaper solution than adding cables fixed in place.
Advocates calling for return to EV rebate in Ontario
Toronto has an ambitious goal: by 2030, it wants 30 per cent of all vehicles on the road to be electric. Currently, that number sits between three and four per cent. Advocates say a rebate would encourage more to choose EVs.
Chinese EV makers hit EU wall
Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe’s EV market in eight months after new tariffs added as much as 35 per cent to the cost of importing cars to the region.
U.K. launches review of EV sales mandate
The U.K. government is giving carmakers eight weeks to submit views on the phase-out of new gasoline and diesel cars, as officials consider easing sales quotas that EV manufacturers are struggling to hit.
Carbon-neutral mall paves way for sustainable development
To reduce its carbon footprint and promote environmental stewardship, a snazzy new Montreal shopping and dining complex – dubbed Royalmount – is energy efficient and has 520,000 square feet of parks, green roofs and native Quebec vegetation.
Canada's first sustainable Tim Hortons to open in Regina
Canada’s first sustainable Tim Hortons has opened in Regina. The restaurant, located in the city’s east end, includes design and operating features that minimize environmental impact. The building boasts low-carbon concrete, a green roof and a rainwater storage system.
What happened to Edmonton's airport solar project?
Early in July 2020, Edmonton International Airport and Europe-based developer Alpin Sun announced one of the most ambitious solar projects in the province. Fast forward to 2024, and that $169-million project is yet to come to fruition.
Ont. wants climate change case to be heard by Supreme Court
The Ontario government has asked the Supreme Court of Canada to weigh in on a historic youth-led challenge of the province’s climate plan, moving the case a step closer to a possible hearing before the nation’s top court.
Green hydrogen prices will remain stubbornly high for decades
Green hydrogen has been touted by politicians and business leaders alike as a key fuel for a carbon-free future. But it will remain far more expensive than previously thought for decades to come, according to a new estimate from BloombergNEF.
Next-gen biofuels will play a key role in the energy transition
OPINION: By strengthening mandates, supporting innovation, developing new sustainable energy crops and negotiating fair access to U.S. markets, Canada can become a leader in the next generation of the global biofuel sector.
Why Germany's wind power could lead to rising bills
Germany has been one of the biggest adopters of wind power. However, chronic bottlenecks in the country's grid are preventing power from getting to those who need it and driving up the cost of electricity for everyone.
2024 was a fantastic year for energy storage
Energy storage used to be the cute companion nipping at the heels of solar and wind. Now it’s increasingly a main attraction, reshaping both the power grid and the automotive industry, and 2024 was easily the sector’s biggest year yet.
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