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Cut, then verify: EllisDon reduces waste, carbon at Royal Columbian Hospital
Cut, then verify: EllisDon pilots sustainability at B.C. hospital
Construction firm EllisDon Corporation is testing innovations to cut waste, use low-carbon concrete and accurately measure its reductions at Phase II of a major redevelopment of the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C.
Change rules to promote distributed energy in Ontario: report
The widespread adoption of localized electricity generation and storage known as distributed energy resources should be supported by the Ontario government, a report from the Ontario Energy Association and Energy Storage Canada states.
China’s CTG inks deal for Northleaf’s Spanish solar plant
China Three Gorges Corp. (CTG) has agreed to buy a 494-megawatt solar plant in Spain from Canada’s Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. Sources cited by Bloomberg said the deal values the facility at approximately $644 million, including debt.
Canadian Solar to supply BESS, solar modules to Sunraycer
Canadian Solar (CSIQ-Q) will deliver 315 megawatt-hours of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and up to two gigawatt-peak of solar modules to Sunraycer Renewables for projects in Texas. The technology will be used in two battery projects and various solar developments.
Industry minister signals shift in Canada’s EV strategy
In a year-end interview with The Globe and Mail, industry minister François-Philippe Champagne acknowledged he’s no longer big-game hunting. Instead, the focus has shifted to solidifying the existing commitments during a turbulent period for the nascent electric vehicle (EV) sector.
'Everything, everywhere, all at once' ails Canada's EV sector
If Canada’s EV transition started 2024 with a burst of momentum, riding high amid billions of dollars of public and private investment, then it was also the year when things started to hit the skids.
Why Alberta’s new rules amplify renewables' disadvantage
The Alberta government’s upcoming changes to its electricity market structure will put the renewable energy sector at an even greater disadvantage after the province imposed a series of restrictions on wind and solar development, industry leaders said.
2025 a critical year for Pathways Alliance's $16.5B project
OPINION: Fish or cut bait. More than three years after the Pathways Alliance first announced plans for a proposed $16.5-billion carbon capture network in northern Alberta, the consortium still hasn’t given it the final green light.
2025 will be a year ESG accountability ramps up
OPINION: Over the past 18 months, Canada’s sustainability landscape has experienced sweeping regulatory reforms and mounting expectations for greater transparency. Further transparency and enforcement-based legislation are expected to come into effect in 2025 and beyond.
Climate change worries Canadian farmers: poll
A poll released in December suggests Canadian farmers from coast to coast worry more about the impacts of climate change than about input costs and market prices for corn, wheat and cattle.
Morgan Stanley follows Citi, BofA in quitting climate group
Morgan Stanley (MS-N) said it has quit the global climate-banking group Net-Zero Banking Alliance. It joins other Wall Street firms to have left the alliance, designed to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Big Oil backtracks on renewables as climate agenda falters
Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing down — and at times reversing — climate commitments in a shift they are likely to stick with in 2025.
Solar, EVs, a big exit from coal: 2024’s good climate news
After months of depressing news about countries backsliding on climate pledges and companies softening green ambitions, it’d be easy to forget this year also saw impressive developments in the fight against global warming.
The clean energy transition, in 10 charts
Canary Media has documented the clean energy transition in 10 charts for 2024 that showcase the rise of EVs, batteries, renewables and more — capturing where the global energy transition stands, and where it’s headed.
5 facts about EVs in 2024
EVs had another whirlwind year around the globe, driven by buyers in China and growth in parts of Europe and the U.S. In China, the world's biggest auto market, EVs hit 50 per cent of new car sales in July.
Was 2024 a breakout year for geothermal energy?
Geothermal energy today plays only a minor role in the U.S. electricity mix. But an array of next-generation technologies is emerging that can access geothermal resources in places where conventional tools can’t.
Green energy outlook 2025: three trends to watch
With president-elect Donald Trump due to take power in the U.S. and carbon markets entering a new phase, what are the key energy transition trends investors should consider for 2025?
Where the smart climate tech venture money is going
With Trump soon in the White House, the prospect of a trade war and $86 billion in unspent funds, climate venture capitalists are realigning their investment strategies. Bloomberg spoke to investors and analysts about what is ahead.
World on track to 2.6 to 3.1 C of warming, UN warns
Governments’ current climate policies and promises have the world on track for “catastrophic” average global warming of 2.6 C to 3.1 C, the United Nations Environment Programme warned. Global greenhouse gas emissions hit another record in 2023.
The 10 climate phrases that defined 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, dictionary editors have been sifting through the lexicon to choose a term that encapsulates the spirit of the year. Phrases like "alert fatigue", “climate homicide” and “underconsumption core” caught on as climate-related terms.
Industry Events
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FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference 2025
Feb 10 2025
to Feb 13 2025
Fredericton, NB
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GlobeXchange
Feb 11 2025
to Feb 14 2025
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
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Sustainability Conference 2025
Mar 23 2025
to Mar 25 2025
Vancouver Convention Centre
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BuildGreen Atlantic 2025
Apr 28 2025
to Apr 29 2025
Halifax, NS
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Building Lasting Change
Jun 18 2025
to Jun 20 2025
Vancouver, BC
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