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Novacium takes new aluminum recycling tech into next phase
Novacium takes new aluminum recycling tech into next phase
HPQ Silicon Inc. (HPQ-X) has revealed its French technology affiliate Novacium SAS has successfully validated its aluminum recycling technology and is now proceeding with the construction of a pilot phase production facility in Lyon, France.
CarbiCrete enters U.S. market with carbon-negative pavers
Carbon-negative concrete producer CarbiCrete is selling its CarbiFlo grid pavers in the U.S. as its first product available in the country, opening up a much larger market for the Montreal-based company.
EVs lose up to 39% of range in cold weather tests: CAA
Road tests of some of the most popular electric vehicle (EV) models have found they lose between 14 to 39 per cent of their marketed range in winter conditions, according to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA).
Allied announces $450M green bond offering
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (AP-UN-T) has announced a $450-million green bond offering on a private placement basis in each of Canada's provinces and territories. The proceeds will be used to finance eligible green projects.
PyroGenesis plasma torches reduce energy use by up to 45%
Montreal-based PyroGenesis (PYR-T) said its plasma torches demonstrate up to 45 per cent lower operational energy requirements compared to diesel burners for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) destruction. These results suggest potential cost savings, increased productivity and lower emissions.
Thermal Energy inks its largest engineering contract to date
Ottawa-based Thermal Energy International Inc. (TMG-X) has received a contract from one of the world's largest multinational pharmaceutical companies to provide detailed engineering services for a potential heat recovery project. The contract is valued at $500,000.
Canadian Solar to provide energy storage systems for CIP
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ-Q) said its e-STORAGE subsidiary has signed a contract with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to deliver battery energy storage systems in Australia. The facility will be one of Australia's largest battery energy storage projects.
RBC, Carbonhound partner on emission management
The Royal Bank of Canada (RY-T) this week unveiled a partnership with Toronto’s Carbonhound, an automated greenhouse gas emissions reporting platform. The collaboration is designed to help Canadian businesses measure, verify and manage their emissions.
SWTCH to power 2,500 EV chargers in Washington state
Toronto-based SWTCH Energy will power the charging network for one of Washington state's largest multifamily EV charging deployments. SWTCH's smart charging platform will manage 2,500 charging stations across 136 sites owned by Greystar Properties.
Rivian opens up commercial van sales to all fleet sizes
Rivian (RIVN-Q) is opening up sales of its delivery vans to fleets of all sizes in the U.S., the EV maker said on Monday, more than a year after ending its exclusive deal with shareholder Amazon.
Global air travel surges while switch to clean jet fuel lags
Global air travel surged to record levels last year, and airlines are consuming far less sustainable jet fuel than expected. To reach 2030 targets, airlines will need to boost consumption of sustainable aviation fuel more than 30-fold.
Airbus postpones development of new hydrogen aircraft
Airbus said on Friday it is delaying plans to develop a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by the middle of next decade, citing slower than expected developments in technology. Airbus did not give a new timeline for the project.
B.C. to streamline clean energy regulatory process
Last week, the province said it will introduce new legislation this spring to put projects such as wind and solar farms under the authority of the B.C. Energy Regulator, which monitors energy projects throughout their lifecycle.
Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates: CFIB
Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed on their carbon tax rebates despite a commitment from the former finance minister that they would be tax-free, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said.
Google invests more than $100M in carbon removal
Google (GOOG-Q) is contracting over US$100 million in credits — three times its 2023 pledge. Through independent purchases and the Frontier buying consortium, the company is supporting multiple approaches to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
FREYR Battery scraps Georgia gigafactory plan
Battery solutions provider FREYR Battery (FREY-N) has decided to shift its global headquarters to Austin, Texas, and has agreed to sell its 368-acre site in Georgia, which was designated for a US$2.6-billion gigawatt-scale battery cell production facility.
The 4 most sustainable funds on the market for 2025
Here are each of the top sustainable ETFs in the four key categories used in Corporate Knights' 2025 Responsible Funds ranking. Whether you’re looking for Canadian, U.S., international or global equity funds, these four achieved the highest sustainability level.
Hydrogen homes are being built around Europe
The U.K. has reached a milestone in the clean energy transition as its first neighbourhood-scale hydrogen homes are opened. Dubbed the H100 project, the plan is to scale it up to as many as 300 homes in the coming months.
Largest solar plant in Spain launches
Umbrella Global Energy has inaugurated its largest solar facility in Spain. The plant is capable of generating 53,780 megawatt-hours of clean energy annually, enough to meet the average electricity needs of more than 15,400 households.
World’s biggest polluters miss UN deadline to set new climate targets
Many of the world’s biggest polluter nations have missed a UN deadline to set new climate targets as efforts to curb global warming come under pressure following U.S. President Donald Trump’s election.
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