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Crombie REIT more than doubles green space certification goal in 2023
Crombie surpasses green space certification goal in 2023
Crombie REIT (CRR-UN-T) earned green certifications for over 2.4 million square feet of its properties and validated its 2050 net-zero pathway by a global climate standards setter in 2023, the retail-focused trust states in its annual ESG report.
Semi-finalists announced for agricultural methane challenge
A $12-million initiative to fund innovators tackling methane emissions from Canada’s cattle has announced 13 semi-finalists across the country exploring solutions in the field. Methane is responsible for 13 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Loop Energy to begin restructuring following strategic review
Burnaby, B.C.-based hydrogen fuel cell company Loop Energy (LPEN-T) has alerted its creditors that it filed a notice of intention to make a proposal under Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. The company owes creditors over $13 million.
Ethics commissioner flags conflict at SDTC
Canada's ethics commissioner says Annette Verschuren, the former chair of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), the foundation responsible for doling out federal funds for sustainable technology projects, failed to recuse herself from decisions that benefited organizations she had ties to.
Aurora receives over $4M from NRCan, NGIF Accelerator
Edmonton-based hydrogen technology company Aurora Hydrogen was awarded $3 million from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and over $1 million from the NGIF Accelerator to scale its production of low-carbon, low-cost hydrogen and advance the maturity of its technology.
 | 360 Energy and Carbon Insights Global climate extremes, agricultural impacts and Indigenous adaptationsDavid ArkellOwner, CEO, 360 Energy Inc. |
Recurrent Energy closes on €50M loan from the EIB
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ-Q), has announced the successful financial close on a 50-million euro loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The facility will support Recurrent's solar energy portfolio in Italy.
Solar Alliance signs agreements for multiple solar projects
Toronto-based Solar Alliance Energy Inc. (SOLR-X), a solar energy solutions provider focused on the commercial and utility solar sectors, has announced the signing of agreements for several commercial solar projects totaling $775,000.
Eaglesledge provides update on Saskatchewan refinery
Eaglesledge Energy says its campaign to propel its Belle Plaine, Sask. cleantech refinery more swiftly through the Saskatchewan Environment Ministry’s permitting-and-approval channels gained momentum earlier this month when its leaders hosted their first open house.
Hybrid Power Solutions expands U.S. presence
Vancouver-based sustainable energy company Hybrid Power Solutions Inc. (HPSS-CN) has announced a strategic partnership with Tom Miller & Associates, a manufacturing representative firm, to expand its distribution network in the southwestern United States.
Van. reverses decision to ban natural gas for heating, cooking
The City of Vancouver has made a surprise move to reverse a key part of its climate-action efforts, eliminating its current ban on natural gas-powered heating and cooling systems in new homes.
UofT students take intl. prize with sustainable wind turbine
A University of Toronto Engineering student team has earned the top spot in the International Small Wind Turbine Contest with a smart, sustainable design that includes components made of recycled pop bottles and plant-fibre composites.
Tesla misses profit estimates, extending weak start to 2024
Tesla Inc. (TSLA-Q) fell short of Wall Street estimates in Q2, extending a rocky start to the year marked by slower sales and mass firings across the company. It was the fourth consecutive miss for the electric vehicle (EV) maker.
Slow EV output has carmakers changing course: supplier
Carmakers are faced with significant overcapacity to make EVs because of softening demand, with many turning back to development plans for combustion engine cars, according to French auto parts supplier OPmobility SE.
Why I want the EV feature that everyone else hates
Short-range EVs tend to have smaller, lighter batteries that are more efficient, which means they have a smaller carbon footprint and are cheaper to operate. They should also cost less upfront than an EV with a larger battery.
Milton Hydro adds electric Ford pickup to fleet
Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. has introduced a Ford F-150 Lightning to its fleet. The fully electric truck joins a Hyundai Ionic and two hybrid bucket trucks in its lineup of vehicles. Milton Hydro services 44,000 customers in Milton, Ont.
B.C. company to demo electric plane at Wisconsin airshow
A Richmond, B.C.-based aviation company will demonstrate its all-electric eBeaver at an airshow in Wisconsin this week. Harbour Air’s first fully electric aircraft is making its international debut at the EAA AirVenture 2024 airshow in Oshkosh, Wis.
Havana’s roads change as Cubans adopt e-bikes and EVs
Havana is famed for the colourful vintage cars that can still be seen puttering around its streets. But these days, Cubans are just as likely to be found getting around quickly and quietly on electric scooters made with Chinese parts.
King Charles installs solar panels at Windsor Castle
Britain’s King Charles, who has spent a lifetime campaigning on environmental issues, has installed solar panels at Windsor Castle and plans to convert the royal family’s Bentley cars to run on biofuel, palace officials said.
Monday breaks the record for hottest day measured by humans on Earth
Driven by oceans that won’t cool down, an unseasonably warm Antarctica and worsening climate change, Earth’s record hot streak dialled up this week, making Sunday, then Monday, the hottest days humans have measured, according to the European climate service.
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BOMEX - BOMA Canada's National Building Summit
Sep 23 2024
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Vancouver
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Building for Sustainability Symposium
Oct 27 2024
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The Malcolm Hotel, Canmore, AB
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Greenbuild 2024: Built to Scale
Nov 12 2024
to Nov 15 2024
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024
Nov 28 2024
to Nov 29 2024
Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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