Sustainable Business News (SBIZ)
c/o Squall Inc.
P.O. Box 1484, Stn. B
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5P6

FCM directs $2.4B toward climate resilience, affordability and jobs

5 days ago

FCM directs $2.4B toward climate resilience, affordability

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is using its $2.4-billion Green Municipal Fund to advance climate resilience, create jobs and improve affordability across Canada, according to its 2025-26 annual report.

Haffner secures $5.14M order for Quebec renewable hub

Haffner Energy has secured a firm $5.14-million (€3.2 million) order from INCAD, the company developing Quebec's first multi-energy hub in Becancour, marking a significant step toward commercial deployment of its biomass-to-energy technology in Canada.

Will Meta’s data centre raise Alberta power bills?

It's well known that artificial intelligence data centres are huge consumers of electricity. But what's less clear is whether that could trickle down into higher energy costs for consumers in Alberta.

Clean energy leaders call on Canada to double efforts

Leading Canadian clean energy industry associations and think tanks have called on the federal government to expand its emerging national electricity strategy around three mutually reinforcing objectives: double electricity supply, double electrification and double energy efficiency by 2050.

Hybrid Power receives order for U.S. Air Force

Mississauga-based Hybrid Power Solutions Inc. (HPSS-CN), a manufacturer of portable and fuel-free power solutions, has received a purchase order for 20 Batt Pack Pro units for use by the United States Air Force.

Energy Storage Canada award winners announced

Energy Storage Canada recognized the organizations and individuals helping advance Canada's energy storage sector as part of the 2026 Energy Storage Canada Awards. This year's winners include BluWave-ai, AlumaPower Corporation and NextStar Energy.

Montreal airport parking facility achieves ISI certification

ADM Aéroports de Montréal announced that the P4 parking facility at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport has earned Envision Verified certification, an internationally recognized distinction awarded by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).

New N.S. EV, plug-in hybrid levies take effect Oct. 1

Nova Scotia’s new tax on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids comes into effect Oct. 1. EV owners will pay an additional $500 every two years when renewing their registration, while plug-in hybrid owners will pay $250.

'Sunshine City' mapping out its solar energy future

The City of Orillia, Ont. plans to triple its solar power generation in the next 14 years by increasing solar power generation from the current 2.5 megawatts produced by Orillia Power Generation to between six and eight megawatts by 2040.

Research aims to help grasses take root on solar farms

Solar panel farms in natural areas alter microclimates, allowing invasive weeds to outcompete native plants. A University of Alberta study explores how native vegetation responds to these changed microclimates to help restore indigenous plants beneath solar arrays.

Japan is using old golf courses for solar farms

Competition for usable land has limited the spread of solar in Japan, an economy that remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Now developers have found a new source of available space — old golf courses.

U.S. EV sales fall 47% in August

New U.S. EV sales plunged 46.9 per cent year-over-year in August, according to Cox Automotive, even as the market showed some improvement. But the latest outlook from the U.S. Energy Information Administration paints a very different picture for the years ahead.

A new fleet of electric school buses hits New York streets

Bus operator First Student and utility Con Edison are advancing a US$9-million pilot that offers a cleaner commute for New York City students and a power boost to the urban grid.

French wine growers brace for climate change disaster

A summer of drought, searing heat and plummeting sales have taken their toll on France's wine industry. And Bordeaux-based wine grower Guillaume Duluc fears the worst is yet to come. “It’s just the beginning of the crisis,” he said.

A clean Earth is within world’s grasp: Al Gore

Longtime climate warrior and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore sees victory within Earth’s grasp. But he worries that it could still slip through humanity’s fingers. He sees a good chance the world is peaking its use of coal, oil and gas.

Industry Events