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Green standards glut a roadblock to more sustainable buildings: Panel
Green standards glut a roadblock to more sustainable builds
A clearer idea of the financial benefits of sustainability, more consistent standards, and support for clean grids would help soften risks in the transition to decarbonized real estate, panellists at the 2025 Toronto Real Estate Forum said.
Rockburst utilizes CO2 to break rocks from within
Crushing rocks for mining consumes as much as four per cent of the world’s electricity output. A B.C.-based firm has come up with a process that not only greatly reduces energy usage, but traps carbon dioxide (CO2) in the process.
Énergir launches geothermal subsidiary
A new Énergir, L.P. subsidiary, Énergir Geothermal Solution, L.P., officially launched today, with the objective of connecting "thousands" of Quebec homes to this proven technology, according to its principal director, Valérie Boulard.
Alberta's Tilley Solar Project enters service
The Tilley Solar Project in Alberta, led by Alexander Business Centre, First Nation Power Development Inc. and Concord Green Energy, has reached its commissioning phase. The project has the potential to offset approximately 14,200 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
NU E Power to add Tony Clement to board
Calgary-based NU E Power Corp. (NUE-CN) has announced that former federal cabinet member Tony Clement is expected to be appointed to the company's board of directors following its upcoming annual general meeting on Dec. 18.
Anaergia to supply waste-to-energy tech for PepsiCo Mexico
Anaergia Inc., through its Burlington, Ont.-based subsidiary Anaergia Technologies LLC, has signed a contract with PepsiCo Mexico Foods. Anaergia will supply waste-to-energy technology to a PepsiCo Mexico Foods food production facility.
PowerBank announces New York solar, BESS project
Toronto-based PowerBank Corporation (SUUN-Q) announced it has executed a lease agreement on a five-megawatt AC hybrid solar plus battery energy storage system (BESS) project known as the NY-Cloverdale Rd. project, in upstate New York.
NEO Battery receives purchase orders from Asian auto OEM
Toronto-based NEO Battery Materials Ltd. (NBM-X) has received its first lithium-ion battery purchase orders for near-term delivery from an Asian automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The company says manufacturing for the orders is already underway.
NRCan releases lesson-learned from ZEVAI projects
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) launched a pilot Indigenous stream under the Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) in 2023, supported by a $4.5-million budget. Now, it is sharing the key lessons learned that will continue to shape future Indigenous-focused programming.
B.C. and federal government need to shift gears on EVs
COLUMN: B.C. is set to reduce its mandates for electric vehicles (EVs). It's a reality check prompted by shrinking sales, but it offers a chance to rethink the use of a blunt instrument designed to get consumers to change their driving.
The moment of truth has dawned for the EV industry
OPINION: The nosedive in U.S. sales of EVs since the elimination of the federal EV tax credit at the end of September is the latest moment of truth for the sector. And that truth is harsh.
Uber pulls back from electric cars
Uber's (UBER-N) emissions have nearly doubled in the past three years, and its climate footprint now surpasses that of Denmark. Yet despite the rise in emissions and soaring profits, Uber is scaling back some of its key climate efforts.
Ford's plan to battle cheap Chinese EVs in Europe
Renault will jointly develop small, cheaper EVs for Ford (F-N) for the European market, and will also team up to produce commercial vans to cut costs and fend off rising competition from Chinese rivals, the companies said on Tuesday.
Apple’s sustainability chief Lisa Jackson to retire
Apple’s (AAPL-Q) lead environmental strategist, Lisa Jackson, is retiring in late January 2026 after 13 years on the job. Her responsibilities as vice-president for environment, policy and social initiatives will be split between two senior-level Apple executives after her departure.
By dominating clean power, China is leading on climate action
China’s massive lead in clean technologies has shifted the global climate fight from one of big pledges and international diplomacy toward a technological revolution in cheaper energy, analysts say.
85% of global asset owners recognize climate risk
A survey from FTSE Russell, which polled more than 400 asset owners across 24 countries, found 85 per cent said climate risk is a major concern for them, up from 76 per cent in 2024.
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