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Manitoba net-zero plan a potential ‘game changer’: non-profit
Manitoba net-zero plan a potential ‘game changer’: non-profit
Manitoba’s three-year Net Zero Action Plan could be a “game changer” for the province’s utilities and energy agency, while setting a stronger direction for green buildings, according to Laura Tyler, executive director of Sustainable Building Manitoba.
Why Ontario’s latest power procurement matters: Part 1
GUEST SUBMISSION: Ontario’s latest electricity procurement shows a major shift: renewable energy, including wind and solar, has become the province’s lowest-cost source of new large-scale power, ahead of other generation sources, for anticipated 2030 needs.
PowerCo delays opening of EV battery plant to 2029
PowerCo Canada, the Volkswagen subsidiary building an electric vehicle (EV) battery "gigafactory" in St. Thomas, Ont., says the facility is now expected to begin operations in 2029, two years later than originally planned.
Novaporte shifts focus to offshore wind development
After 13 years of pursuing a shipping container port in Cape Breton, Novaporte is shifting its focus to developing a terminal to support offshore wind. CEO Albert Barbusci says the company has attracted investor interest in the revised proposal.
OSC presses Purpose Investments greenwashing case
More than a year after accusing one of Canada’s most prominent money managers of greenwashing, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has laid out its final argument that Purpose Investments Inc. and its founder, Som Seif, misled investors about its environmental initiatives.
Nova Bus receives order for 120 electric buses in Ottawa
Transit operator OC Transpo has ordered another 120 LFSe+ type electric buses from Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus. A total of 175 electric buses have now reportedly been ordered in Ottawa to date.
Kempower installs charging infra. at 2 Canadian ports
Finland-based Kempower, a manufacturer of EV fast-charging equipment, has installed charging infrastructure at Global Container Terminals in Vancouver. It has also struck a separate agreement to supply charging equipment across all of DP World’s Canadian sites.
Variablegrid to pay Kia drivers for home charging
Canadian energy technology company Variablegrid Adaptive Power has launched Variablegrid Plus, a program designed to generate financial returns for Kia EV drivers through home charging, while its platform enables charging in homes with limited electrical capacity.
Federal judge rejects bid to quash emissions targets case
The Federal Court has rejected Ottawa’s attempt to dismiss a case alleging the government is not on track to meet its legislated 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target, following policy changes challenged by climate advocates.
Manitoba has fewer orphan wells than the rest of the West
As other western provinces struggle to address the environmental and economic fallout from thousands of orphan oil and gas wells, only a tiny portion of Manitoba’s petroleum infrastructure is sitting idle and unclaimed.
Canada can compete for AI without giving nature away
OPINION: Major technology companies have endorsed Canada’s new Responsible Data Centre Development Principles, but they remain voluntary. If these represent the minimum standards for data centres consuming significant amounts of electricity, water and land, why aren’t they mandatory?
Is Trump the ‘poster child’ for global climate action?
Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's administration’s pro-fossil fuel policies, global climate action is not stalling. Canadian political scientist Leah Stokes argues that Trump’s actions have instead accelerated the development of clean energy and low-carbon technologies.
ECB official warns of ‘chronic’ climate risk
The European Central Bank’s (ECB) top climate official says a pattern is emerging whereby the cumulative impact of extreme weather shocks is morphing into its own risk category. There is a “chronic impact that is slowly surfacing,” Irene Heemskerk said.
What’s next for the 100% renewable energy movement
Despite market barriers in Asia and setbacks in the U.S., more than 70 members of Climate Group’s RE100 initiative match at least 90 per cent of electricity consumption with solar, wind or other renewables.
Charities weigh ESG goals for real-world impact
Scrutiny of environmental, social and governance (ESG) is prompting charities, endowments and foundations to look more closely at what their climate strategies actually achieve – and where their capital can make the greatest difference.
Can an induction stove fuel the transition to clean cooking?
On Thursday, Copper, creator of the first induction stove with a built-in battery, launched the next generation of its superefficient electric range: the Charlie 2.0. The plug-and-play appliance is designed to make it easier to ditch fossil-fueled cooking.
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Jan 24 2027
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