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Quebec, B.C., P.E.I. lead provinces on clean economy transition
Que., B.C., P.E.I. lead provinces on clean economy transition
A report card grading Canada’s provinces on the conversion to a low-carbon economy found Quebec, British Columbia and P.E.I. as the best performers, with Canada overall receiving a C grade.
Canada’s EV charging network grows to meet rising demand
Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network is continuing to make incremental growth, with both FLO and Hypercharge Networks expanding their reach as the country’s demand for chargers begins to exceed supply in some markets.
Ottawa rolls out $530M climate change fund for municipalities
The $530-million program falls under the the federal government’s National Adaptation Strategy, and is designed to help cities bolster infrastructure in the face of extreme weather events expected to increase as a result of climate change.
Clear Blue Technologies announces Q1 financial results
Toronto-headquartered energy-as-a-service company Clear Blue Technologies (CBLU-X) has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2024. Highlights include quarterly revenue of $808,553, a 208-per-cent increase over the same time last year.
EV owners see savings over the lifetime of their electric rides
A report from Clean Energy Canada analyzed the cost of EV ownership, accounting for sticker price, home charging, fuel, maintenance, annual mileage of 20,000 kilometres, electricity prices across Canada and EV purchase incentives.
P.E.I. gas station to become EV charging hub
Documents posted on the City of Charlottetown's website in error contain wide-ranging details on a plan to have the heritage-designated Irving gas station on Euston Street donated to the city and turned into a fuelling spot for EVs.
Short on curbside EV chargers, New Yorkers are improvising
One EV owner had an electrician craft a 19-foot cable that plugs into a dryer hookup in his kitchen. The cable runs through a window to the street, where it’s fastened to a signpost to prevent anyone from tripping.
Jazz hopes to reduce emissions with lightweight aircraft seats
Chorus Aviation (CHR-T) subsidiary Jazz Aviation has entered agreement with France-based Expliseat – a manufacturer of ultra-light aircraft seats This agreement is part of a $10-million investment in Jazz's Air Canada Express cabin modernization for its Dash 8-400 aircraft.
NEXE to begin trading on the OTCQB in the U.S.
Windsor, Ont.-based compostable materials solutions company NEXE Innovations Inc. (NEXE-X) says the company's common shares have been approved to trade on the OTCQB Venture Market in the U.S. under the symbol NEXNF, effective June 5.
Fitwel’s v3 brings new climate adaptation strategies
The newly released version three of Fitwel’s evidence-based standard brings new strategies on how to future-proof buildings for climate adaptation, while more efficiently addressing the health of real estate assets and maximizing their value.
Most Canadians say country creates too much waste
Landfill anxiety is top-of-mind for many Canadians, according to a new survey from Co‑operators which shows eight in 10 Canadians agree the country generates too much waste. Two-thirds also believe this waste is more than can be responsibly managed.
Recyclables fill Ontario dumps like nowhere else in Canada
Despite strong public support and success elsewhere, Ontario is one of only two regions in Canada without a deposit-return recycling system for non-alcoholic drink containers. A recent poll shows 81 per cent of Ontarians support implementation of such a program.
Global banks' focus shifts to carbon when assessing RE risk
At some of the world’s biggest banks, loans to commercial real estate face new litmus tests. At issue is the carbon emissions of buildings and the expected cost of upgrades needed to comply with green regulations.
UN climate arm urges Bonn progress on new finance goal
The head of the United Nations climate arm has called for governments at mid-year talks in Germany to make “serious progress” towards setting a new climate finance goal for after 2025.
The carbon pricing debate is somehow getting worse
ANALYSIS: The parliamentary budget officer's analysis of federal carbon pricing is reportedly the subject of a "fight" with the Liberal government that includes allegations of "secret data" being withheld from the public.
U.S. solar could boom amid deadline to use tax-exempt panel glut
A two-year U.S. tariff holiday on solar panels from Southeast Asia expires this week, starting the clock ticking for American project developers to use the huge amount of equipment they stockpiled duty-free over that period by year-end.
UN chief warns of ‘highway to climate hell’
As the planet notched a new hot streak and scientists predicted another grim milestone on the horizon, the secretary-general of the UN warned Wednesday that the world needs “an exit ramp off the highway to climate hell.”
Electric lawn equipment, solar could be home-electrification ‘gateways’
The best way to get people to electrify everything might be getting them to electrify something. That’s because those who have already dipped their toes into home electrification are more likely to dive into additional projects, according to a survey.
How Starbucks doubled the number of its 'Greener Stores'
As of March, Starbucks (SBUX-Q) classified almost 16 per cent of its 38,587 cafes as "Greener Stores," locations that meet rigorous requirements for waste, energy and water savings. That's almost double the number it reported in April 2023.
Industry Events
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BOMEX - BOMA Canada's National Building Summit
Sep 23 2024
to Sep 25 2023
Vancouver
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Building for Sustainability Symposium
Oct 27 2024
to Oct 28 2024
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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