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Canadian government's decarbonization goals unrealistic: Fraser Institute
Federal govt.'s decarbonization goals called 'unrealistic'
A new report released by the Fraser Institute, Implications of Decarbonizing Canada's Electricity Grid, has criticized the federal government's plans to decarbonize Canada's electricity grid by 2035 as being unrealistic and unfeasible.
Van. condo project features world's largest EV parking lot
Every one of the 1,974 underground parking spaces in Concord Pacific’s Hillside project has its own electric vehicle (EV) charger, making it the world's largest EV charging parkade, according to the Vancouver-headquartered developer.
Asahi Kasei, Honda to launch battery separator JV in Ontario
Asahi Kasei Corp. and Honda Motor Co. plan to establish a joint venture (JV) in Port Colborne, Ont. to produce lithium-ion battery separators. The venture aims to begin operations in early 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
What provinces can learn from the Texas energy experience
The emergence of Texas as a leader in renewable energy on its surface might be baffling at best. It begs the question: What can Canadian provinces, not just Alberta, learn from Texas?
Saint-Gobain Canada unveils low-carbon wallboard
Saint-Gobain, through its subsidiary CertainTeed Canada, has unveiled CarbonLow, a new line of low-carbon gypsum wallboard. CarbonLow will feature 60 per cent less embodied carbon than traditional wallboard and will be manufactured at CertainTeed's Quebec facility.
Triovest awarded by IESO for energy management
Triovest has been recognized as the recipient of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) 2024 Energy Management Excellence Award. The award highlights achievements and innovation in energy management across Ontario.
What to expect with Canadian EV rebates in 2025
Nine provinces and territories, plus the federal government, currently offer electric vehicle (EV) buyers rebates. Within the next six months at least three of those programs are set to expire or scale back.
E-ferries could be the future for Quebec City-Levis crossing
One of Canada’s busiest ferry routes is a contender for full electrification in the coming years. The Société des traversiers du Québec, which oversees ferry operations across the province, is considering electric ferries for the popular Quebec City–Lévis route.
Hyundai previews 2025 production hydrogen FCEV
Hyundai pulled the covers off its Initium fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept at the end of October, demonstrating that the company’s focus on hydrogen-fuel technology is unwavering despite the powertrain’s many obstacles, including the lack of refuelling infrastructure.
How one city learned to love congestion pricing
To make congestion pricing more palatable for residents, Stockholm purchased more than 100 buses, added 16 new bus routes, and built park-and-ride facilities, covering a roughly 35-square-kilometre area. Traffic dropped by 20 per cent.
Maersk buys more low-emissions shipping fuel
Maersk has signed a long-term contract to buy bio-methanol made from wood, a deal that will dramatically increase the supply of fuel for its growing fleet of ships that can be powered with either oil-derived marine fuel or lower-emissions alternatives.
TfL plans to set up solar farms to power London Tube
The U.K. capital's famed Tube could be part-powered with solar energy, under Transport for London (TfL) plans to switch to green electricity. TfL is inviting bids to establish solar farms to power Tube trains.
Recurrent signs pair of energy agreements in Arizona
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ-Q), has signed two new tolling agreements with the Arizona Public Service Company. Both projects, located in Maricopa County, are scheduled to start construction in 2025 and reach operation in 2026.
Gulf of Maine wind lease sale brings in $21.9M in bids
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held the largest offshore wind lease sale the country has ever seen this week, offering up eight swaths of ocean in the Gulf of Maine and bringing in US$21.9 million in bids.
EU emissions fall as renewable energy surges
Greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union fell by more than eight per cent in 2023, driven by a growth in renewable energy sources. The drop is the second-largest annual decline in decades, behind 2020.
China’s top solar firms post big losses as oversupply persists
China’s top solar manufacturers posted big losses in Q3 as overcapacity and price wars continue to hurt the companies producing the equipment. Leading panel-maker Longi Green Energy Technology Co. chalked up its fourth straight quarterly net loss.
Amazon tests reusable cardboard boxes in Europe
Amazon (AMZN-Q) is trying out reusable packaging provided by two European packaging startups, Hipli and Re-zip, to test return rates and other consumer metrics, such as durability and processing times at its logistics facilities.
Should you insure your carbon credits?
Carbon credit fraud cases are rare, but they raise questions for buyers — can they have confidence that their investments will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? What should they do if a project goes wrong? Carbon credit insurance can provide an answer.
Lifestyle changes offer direct path to emissions cuts: study
A shift in lifestyles, such as wasting less food and eating more plant-based meals, is key to getting the world on track to meet Paris Agreement commitments, according to a study published by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
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