LocationsRecent Articles
Financial wins, clarity keys to proving decarbonization value: CAGBC panel
Real estate execs' keys to proving decarbonization value
Executives and senior figures from some of Canada’s leaders in real estate sustainability mapped out how businesses can move from mission statements to action at the Green Building Business Summit.
CIB loans $206M to help build N.S. wind farm
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is loaning $206 million to help Renewall Energy build its first wind farm, the Mersey River Wind project in Nova Scotia. The money will go through Renewall's partners Slate Asset Management and Hamilton Lane.
E3 gets conditional nod for $36.5M in federal funding
Calgary-based E3 Lithium Ltd. (ETL-X) has been conditionally approved for up to $36.5 million of non-repayable funding through the federal government’s Global Partnerships Initiative, to accelerate the development of its Clearwater Project.
HPQ closes $3M private placement for battery project
Montreal-based HPQ Silicon Inc. (HPQ-X) announced it has closed a non-brokered private placement, raising $3 million. The company stated the net proceeds will be used for general working capital and accelerating its silicon-based battery material pilot plant project.
Global Power to develop hydrogen-based power system
Vancouver-based Global Power Solutions (PWER-X) has executed a definitive joint development and licence agreement with Northern Hydrogen and Energy Ltd., with acknowledgment and consent from ModeOne Manpower Systems and MVP Systems, to jointly develop and commercialize modular hydrogen-based power systems.
MAX Power starts drilling at second Saskatchewan site
MAX Power Mining Corp. (MAXX-CN) says it has commenced drilling of a second natural hydrogen well, at its Bracken site approximately 325 kilometres southwest of its Lawson Discovery site in Saskatchewan.
Frontier Lithium signs MoU with Panasonic Energy
Frontier Lithium (FL-X) has announced the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Panasonic Energy and Mitsubishi regarding the potential procurement of lithium salts and a broader strategic collaboration in support of developing a North American battery supply chain.
Neo Performance, Cyclic sign rare earth supply chain MoU
Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NEO-T) and Cyclic Materials Inc. announced the signing of a non‑binding MoU to collaborate on the development of a circular rare earth value chain for magnetic materials supporting the global energy transition.
Feds may have known EV rebates were running out early
Transport Canada officials were aware funding for the popular electric vehicle (EV) rebate program was at risk of running out several months before the department told the public about it in January 2025, documents about the program suggest.
New type of lithium battery can double EV range
Chinese scientists have overcome a long-standing limitation of lithium batteries by developing a new component that may lead to doubling of EV ranges. The new battery uses a “fluorinated hydrocarbon” solvent that enables effective dissolution of lithium salts.
Feds want N.S. to secure Wind West private partners
The federal government is continuing to show interest in Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s ambitious offshore wind energy plan, but it will not declare it a project of national interest until partners from the private sector sign on.
Renewable co-ops build network to help projects launch
With renewable energy co-operatives in Canada facing capacity and financing constraints, Community Energy Cooperative Canada aims to connect early-stage projects with experienced developers and offer a template for success, according to its manager and project lead Jodi Conuel.
Western introduces new Climate & Sustainability Strategy
The University of Western Ontario has finalized its new Climate & Sustainability Strategy, designed to encourage community engagement in environmental issues on campus. The strategy emphasizes student involvement to advance accessible sustainability initiatives for the Western community.
Tata Steel is using a heat battery to curb emissions
One of the world’s largest steelmakers, Tata Steel, is using a 20-megawatt-hour thermal storage system at a massive steel mill in India. The technology captures waste heat and repurposes it to replace fossil gas used within the plant.
China’s solar power generation overtakes wind for first time
China’s solar power generation overtook wind for the first time last year as a boom in cheap panels continues to reshape the country’s grid and climate trajectory. The nation produced 1.17 million gigawatt-hours of electricity from solar power in 2025.
Philippines opens registration for offshore wind auction
The Philippines’ Department of Energy opened registration on Monday for the fifth round of the country’s Green Energy Auction program, which aims to allocate 3.3 gigawatts of fixed-bottom offshore wind capacity for delivery between 2028 and 2030.
Industry Events
-
BuildGreen Atlantic
Apr 27 2026
to Apr 28 2026
Halifax, NS -
The Evergreen Conference
May 06 2026
to May 07 2026
Toronto, ON -
2026 PPG Annual Forum
Jun 11 2026
University of Toronto Mississauga – Kaneff Centre -
Building Lasting Change
Jun 17 2026
to Jun 19 2026
Montréal, QC -
Retrofit Canada Conference
Jun 24 2026
to Jun 25 2026
Halifax Convention Center
Follow us on Social Media
Follow SBIZ on your favorite social media platform for news delivered to your feed.
Locations
