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Otter-Bullfrog venture synergizes firms' renewable energy offerings

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Otter-Bullfrog venture synergizes renewables offerings

A “milestone” partnership between Ontario companies Otter Energy and Bullfrog Power marries on-site solar generation with the world of green energy financial instruments for decarbonization at scale, according to Peter Vogel, Otter’s director of business development.

Boralex swings to Q2 net loss

Boralex Inc. (BLX-T) posted a Q2 2025 net loss of $4 million compared to a gain of $17 million in Q2 2024. Revenue was $185 million in Q2 2025 compared to $180 million in Q2 2024.

Ballard Q2 2025 YoY revenue rises 11%

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP-T) reported revenue of $17.8 million in Q2 2025, up 11 per cent year-over-year (YoY). Total operating expenses were cut by 12 per cent YoY to $31.7 million, a result of cost-cutting measures.

MAX Power closes $4.45M total financing

Natural hydrogen explorer MAX Power Mining Corp. (MAXX-CN) has closed unit offerings for proceeds of $2 million in conjunction with the closing of $2.45 million in private placements. Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott was the lead order.

TerraFixing receives $2.5M investment from Cdn. government

Ottawa-based carbon removal startup TerraFixing has received a $2.5-million investment from the Canadian government's Energy Innovation Program. TerraFixing combines its direct air capture technology with wind energy, specialized for the arctic climates of Canada’s north.

LibertyStream granted $700K for Texas lithium refinery unit

LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (LIB.V) has been awarded a US$700,000 grant to fund a portion of a commercial lithium carbonate refining unit capable of producing up to 10 tonnes per year of industrial-grade and battery-grade lithium carbonate.

How T.O. is emerging as the next big climate tech hub

Toronto doesn’t have the palm trees of Silicon Valley. It has something more enduring: a deep well of scientific talent, a globally recognized tech ecosystem, world-class universities, and a steady hand of governance that treats climate as a national priority.

Greener steel arrives in Canada to an unclear future

Algoma Steel's electric arc furnace is coming online as the market for green steel, and steel more generally, faces turmoil from tariffs and price pressures, making it unclear what financial advantages producers may get from big upfront investments.

Where does Carney stand on Canada's 2030 climate targets?

Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing mounting pressure to act on climate change amid another scorching hot summer. But five months after taking Canada's top political job, it's unclear whether he will pursue his Liberal predecessor's deep emissions cuts.

Canada sets sights on new electricity projects for growth

Canada is likely to see major new electricity transmission projects on the east and west coasts as the government moves to increase energy production, the country’s natural resources minister said.

Canadians can't buy one of the world's cheapest EVs

They’re the forbidden fruit of the Canadian electric vehicle (EV) market. Chinese manufacturer BYD makes some of the cheapest EVs in the world, but they’re not available here due to 100 per cent tariffs, imposed last summer.

EV incentives end in N.B., focus shifts to charger network

Incentive programs to help New Brunswick drivers make the move from gas- and diesel-powered vehicles to electric and hybrids have ended. The province's government said it was "shifting its focus to addressing the need for more charging infrastructure."

Is 'greenhushing' such a bad thing?

Greenhushing takes place when companies or governments erase environmental commitments, fearing potential backlash. But some experts believe the work is continuing quietly. And the companies that still do it vocally can serve as examples of how to champion climate action. 

Canadian corporate buyers remain interested in sustainability

OPINION: In 2023, the Business Development Bank of Canada surveyed more than 100 major Canadian buyers; 82 per cent required their suppliers to meet at least one environmental, social or governance criteria. Has this changed with Trump? Probably not.

Study forecasting 62% climate hit to GDP criticized by peers

Scientists have challenged the findings of a flagship study in Nature that calculated severe climate change could cut global economic growth by about 62 per cent this century, and which has been widely cited by policymakers and central banks.

Wall Street sees decline in dealmaking for oil, gas clients

Wall Street has seen a significant decline in its financing of fossil fuel projects, as markets prove more powerful than net-zero goals and a pro-fossil fuel agenda promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump in shaping loan and bond portfolios.

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