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'A marathon, not a sprint': How Canada can produce the greenest power as demand rises
How Cda. can produce the greenest power as demand rises
Ensuring the greenest, cleanest gigawatts satisfy Canada’s ballooning hunger for electricity will mean investing in a diverse suite of innovations and technologies, a Deloitte Canada energy expert outlined to Sustainable Biz Canada.
E2E, Novus partner on Hinton geothermal project
A strawberry-growing greenhouse just north of Jasper National Park in Alberta will be heated by geothermal energy, and the concept could expand further into a mixed-use development powered by geothermal electricity.
Real estate firm Third Space releases roadmap to net-zero
Third Space, a Vancouver real estate management, investment and development company, has announced ambitious short- and long-term decarbonization targets in conjunction with the release of its Net Zero Transition Plan.
World Energy GH2 eyes data centre as hydrogen market lags
Newfoundland and Labrador-based World Energy GH2, hoping to build a multibillion-dollar wind-to-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland, is eyeing other options as Canada's plans to supply Europe with green energy have not yet materialized.
EverGen quarterly revenue jumps 57% YoY
Vancouver-based green energy company EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (EVGN-X) has reported Q3 financial results. Quarterly revenue increased 57 per cent to $3.6 million, compared to $2.3 million in Q3 2023.
HydroGraph announces pair of strategic partnerships
Vancouver-based graphene manufacturer HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (HG-CN) has announced two new collaborations with Volfpack Energy and NEI Corporation. The Volfpack partnership will focus on creating next-generation supercapacitors, while the NEI agreement will centre on graphene-enhanced battery materials.
NYSE to begin delisting warrants of Lion Electric
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has commenced proceedings to delist Lion Electric's warrants with an expiration date of May 6, 2026. Lion Electric's common shares (LEV-N) will continue to trade on the exchange.
Is your company set for mandatory sustainability reporting?
The Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards are set to become mandatory. These new reporting obligations are not just a regulatory hurdle—they present a significant opportunity for companies to evaluate their non-financial risks and improve operational efficiency, innovation and long-term resilience.
Why an Ontario climate change case matters
OPINION: In a case working through Canadian courts, the applicants are challenging Ontario’s current greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. Their basic argument is that the current target, which deviates wildly from the scientific consensus, infringes on their Charter rights.
Ontario is cancelling out the GTA's emissions reductions
Millions of people across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) made changes that reduced their carbon emissions last year, but those efforts were cancelled out by the province’s policy of ramping up natural gas-fired electricity generation, data suggests.
Are hydrogen fuel cells the key to a clean energy future?
Fuel cells convert hydrogen into electricity, producing no greenhouse gas emissions. The technology has been around in some form since the late 19th century but has yet to break through into the mainstream. Recent technological advances may change that.
TTC implements smart charging solution for electric bus fleet
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has unveiled a new smart charging management system to support its fleet of 100 electric buses. The project is being undertaken in partnership with PowerON Energy, BetterFleet and ABB E-mobility.
Alberta town forced to armour up EV chargers due to theft
St. Albert, Alta. crews hope some armour plating will stop thieves from stealing its electric vehicle (EV) charging cables. In early November, St. Albert Public Works crews replaced 12 EV charging cables that had been cut from stations last summer.
Nio sales fall short as China EV price war takes its toll
Nio Inc. reported revenue that missed estimates as the Chinese premium EV maker continues to weather a bruising price war in its home country. The results show the impact of the price war started by Tesla in China.
Nations reject draft text on climate cash for developing world
Countries of the world took turns rejecting a new but vague draft text which attempts to form the spine of any deal reached at the COP29 UN climate talks on money for developing countries to transition to clean energy.
The technology making lithium mining cleaner and greener
New mining practices and technologies are helping to improve the cost, efficiency and sustainability of mineral extraction around the world, and many of the most exciting innovations are happening in Canada.
Have lithium prices bottomed yet?
Current lithium prices are 88 per cent lower than the November 2022 peak. Demand for EVs is expected to pull the price of lithium up into 2026, but longer-term prices look to fall off again as supply outpaces demand.
Scientists skeptical of company's planet-cooling balloons
Make Sunsets launches balloons full of sulphur dioxide into the stratosphere, where it then releases the gas, and gives customers "cooling credits" in return. Scientists worry about the possible long-term effects of releasing sulphur dioxide into the stratosphere.
How a solar server is changing the way we play video games
At Concordia University’s Milieux Institute for Arts, Culture and Technology, a research group is designing low-power, low-carbon Minecraft experiences that are still fun to play. Its server, SunBlock One, runs on an inexpensive PC connected to a lithium-ion battery.
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