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The hydrogen industry leader who guided HTEC to new heights
The hydrogen leader who guided HTEC to new heights
Optimism in hydrogen to help decarbonize the economy underpins the vision of Colin Armstrong, the co-founder, president and CEO of HTEC, and the latest Hydrogen Leader of the Year recipient at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention Awards.
Eaglesledge refinery to be solar-powered, may feature CCUS
A fuel refinery by Eaglesledge Energy Ltd. planned for Belle Plaine, Sask. will be powered by a solar facility that could also support an on-site carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) system.
No ‘silver bullet’ for clean fuels future, Pembina says
In a compare and contrast study of four kinds of clean fuels for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the Pembina Institute finds each has its utility and drawbacks, ending in a likely “polyfuel future.”
SDTC's endless freeze is crushing Canadian startups
Last October, amid allegations of mismanagement, primarily involving conflict-of-interest and human-resources processes as well as some funding decisions that exceeded its mandate, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) abruptly had its funding powers suspended by the government.
TransAlta scraps Alberta wind farm project
TransAlta (TA-T), one of Alberta's largest power generators, has cancelled a proposed wind farm development and is putting a hold on three other power projects, citing provincial rule changes and a lack of certainty in the market.
Quebec announces $10M for Énergir heat recovery project
The government of Quebec has announced financial assistance of nearly $10 million to energy company Énergir for a heat recovery and valorization project which, according to the government, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10,000 tonnes in downtown Montreal.
Ballard Power Systems’ Q1 loss grows from year ago
Ballard Power Systems (BLDP-T) saw its Q1 loss deepen compared with a year ago as its revenue rose nine per cent. The Vancouver-based fuel cell maker says its loss from continuing operations amounted to $56.3 million for the quarter.
Power Corp.’s sustainability arm gains new shareholder
The sustainable-investing arm of Power Corp. (POW-T) has gained a new shareholder. Power Sustainable, which invests in renewable energy, green infrastructure and agri-food companies, has announce that Great-West Lifeco, a Power Corp. subsidiary, has signed on as a minority shareholder.
SolarBank secures ground mount site in New York
Toronto-based SolarBank Corporation (SUUN-Q) has executed a lease agreement on a 29.6-acre site in Black Creek, N.Y. SolarBank intends to develop a 3.2-megawatt DC ground-mount solar power project on the site.
Quebec SMEs increasing profits while reducing waste
In Quebec's Laurentians, local authorities have commissioned experts in the fight against food waste to enable participating small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop simple and easy-to-apply strategies to increase their profitability.
Edmonton to finalize clean energy retrofit program
Edmonton is expected this month to finalize a permanent energy efficiency retrofits program after applications for a pilot closed last year. Homeowners could again apply to the city this year for up-front cash to upgrade buildings to consume less energy.
First net-zero facility in Waterloo Region breaks ground
The Southwest Community Library - the newest branch of the Kitchener Public Library - will house a commercial kitchen and an outdoor learning garden, and will also be the first net-zero, carbon-neutral municipal facility in the Waterloo Region.
Competition Bureau investigating Lululemon's green claims
Canada's Competition Bureau is opening a formal investigation into Lululemon's (LULU-Q) environmental practices, according to Stand.earth, a non-profit group that filed a greenwashing complaint against the B.C. athleisure giant. The complaint focuses on Lululemon's Be Planet sustainability campaign from 2020.
BC Transit acquires its first Nova Bus all electric buses
Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group, has been awarded a contract for 33 40-foot battery electric LFSe+ buses, by BC Transit. These electric buses will join BC Transit's zero emission fleet.
EV makers shift gears to lower prices, hybrids
The volatility of the electric vehicle (EV) transition is on full display, as Ford announced it is pausing construction on its Quebec battery material plant just days after Honda announced a $15-billion EV and battery complex in Ontario.
U.S. loosens some electric vehicle battery rules
The U.S. government has loosened some rules governing electric vehicle tax credits a bit, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits of up to $7,500. There's also a $4,000 credit for used EVs.
‘Hidden subsidy’ made Shell carbon capture project appear profitable
A report shows that Shell’s Quest carbon capture and storage project project was only able to turn a profit because of $777 million in subsidies from the federal and Alberta governments and $406 million from selling carbon credits.
Clean energy ETFs start to outperform key oil and gas ETF
Over the past month an array of ETFs dedicated to key aspects of the energy transition have all posted positive returns just as the S&P oil and gas exploration and production ETF (XOP-A) lost roughly five per cent.
Financial think-tank calls for regulated ESG ratings in Britain
Britain should regulate sustainability ratings on companies to improve transparency, reduce the risk of greenwashing and protect investors, research body International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG) said on Monday. The IRSG is sponsored by TheCityUK and the City of London Corporation.
Berlin pioneers new market for urban solar power
Thanks to cheap Chinese panels flooding the European market after the U.S. stopped imports, the cost of individual solar modules have plunged, to an average of $443. In Germany, affordable balcony panels are now a trend.
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