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NERVA sees big growth from real estate demand for energy efficiency
NERVA sees growth from demand for energy efficiency
NERVA Energy Group Inc., the firm behind the largest multiresidential smart building conversion in North America, says its rapid growth has been propelled by rising interest in sustainability and financial savings from building owners interested in energy efficiency.
Carbon capture key to net-zero electricity: report
Carbon capture and storage is key to greening Canada's grid, but meeting the proposed time frame laid out by Ottawa will be extremely difficult based on the current state of the technology, according to the Regina-based International CCS Knowledge Centre.
Atlantic Loop changes shouldn’t thwart offshore wind: report
The author of a new report touting Atlantic Canada as a potential offshore wind energy giant says the scaled-down Atlantic Loop electricity grid announced this week is a start, but not enough for the region to fully benefit from its production potential.
Honda to produce Civic Hybrid sedan in Ont. next year
Honda will start producing the Civic Hybrid next year at its plant in Alliston, Ont. The company says the Ontario plant will produce the sedan version of the car. The hatchback will be manufactured at a plant in Indiana.
120 Toronto hybrid-converted ambulances pulled off road
After two Toronto Paramedic Services ambulances retrofitted with hybrid-electric drivelines failed while moving at “highway speeds,” 120 vehicles were pulled off the road as a safety precaution. Officials confirmed a patient was onboard one of the ambulances at the time.
GM delays EV truck production at Michigan plant by a year
General Motors (GM-N) said it will delay production of electric pickup trucks at its plant in Michigan’s Orion Township by a year as the number one U.S. automaker grapples with flattening demand for electric vehicles (EVs).
First Hydrogen to host track event for hydrogen LCVs
Vancouver-based zero emission automotive and energy developer First Hydrogen will host its first ever track day for major U.K. fleet managers to showcase its hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, providing an opportunity to test drive its hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
New battery recycling method can recover 100% of aluminum
Swedish researchers at Chalmers University of Technology say they have developed a new method of recycling batteries from EVs that allows recovery of 100 per cent of aluminum and 98 per cent of lithium.
Tourisme Montréal unveils results of sustainability initiative
Tourisme Montréal has presented the results of its initiatives for sustainable tourism. The initiative includes: a carbon footprint calculator for visitors, a guide to best practices for sustainable business events and directories of social and environmental organizations for conference organizers.
World’s CO2 emissions set to rise to new record in 2023
After dipping early in the pandemic for the first time in decades, the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions – generated by everything from cars, planes and other forms of transport to electricity and heating, manufacturing and food – are clearly rising again.
Deutsche Bank sets emissions targets for clients
Deutsche Bank has set emissions reduction targets for loans to clients in the coal mining, cement, and shipping sectors and now has a net-zero plan for 55 per cent of its financed emissions, its chief sustainability officer said.
Will home insurance cover climate disaster damage?
A RatesDotCa and BNN Bloomberg poll found at least 33 per cent of Canadians are concerned whether their home insurance coverage is sufficient for the growing risk of climate change-related weather events.
Provinces have climate powers — and duties
OPINION: Provinces are failing to help get Canada closer to its Paris Agreement pledge. Their promises add up to less than half of Ottawa’s goal for the country, the Climate Institute calculates. Three provinces have no interim targets.
Grosvenor's N. American biz sees strong GRESB scores
Grosvenor, an international property owner and developer with a 70-plus year track record in North America, announced continued increases in scores from the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), which tracks ESG progress across more than 2,000 companies.
The future of e-bikes? The retail car showroom
eBliss says its Anytime electric bike is the closest a two-wheeled, saddled bicycle comes to the experience of driving an automatic car. The company is betting the car dealership route will allow it to expand with fewer quality control issues.
Hockey legend making buildings more energy-efficient
Former New York Ranger Mike Richter retired from hockey in 2003 and soon after enrolled at Yale University. He earned a bachelor’s degree with a focus on environmental policy in 2007. Since then, he’s using capital to fund energy-efficiency projects.
The world has crossed a 'tipping point' on solar power
Solar power is set to dominate global electricity markets within the next few decades and may have already reached an “irreversible tipping point,” according to a study published this week in Nature Communications. The study finds solar adoption will continue barring any major policy shifts.
Climate change top global concern, tech seen as solution: survey
The results of this year's "Epson Global Climate Barometer," which captures views of over 30,000 people in 39 countries, revealed that more than half of Canadian respondents are most concerned about economic challenges followed by climate change.
Eight common errors on the energy transition
Why do so many undersell the pace and dynamism of the renewable revolution? Whether intentional or unwitting, these eight general errors of perspective are holding back understanding, wasting time and capital and fueling unproductive climate pessimism.
Industry Events
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Canada Green Building Council: Building Lasting Change 2024
Jun 05 2024
to Jun 06 2024
Toronto
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Global Conference on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability
Aug 16 2024
to Aug 18 2024
Vancouver, Canada
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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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