Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Flip the Switch: It’s Canada’s time to shine
Energy is so integrated into our lives that it’s almost invisible. We use it for lighting, heating, cooling, and powering countless devices without often considering its…
Decarbonization
MultiRés: A decarbonization program for multi-residential building owners opens in Montreal
The Greater Montreal Climate Fund and Efficiency Capital have partnered to launch MultiRés and have announced that applications are now open for building owners to…
City of Brampton and Zenobe to electrify transit fleet in $4B deal
The City of Brampton announced a landmark $4 billion partnership with Zenobe, a global fleet electrification and battery storage specialist headquartered in London, UK, to…
B.C. calls for proposals for clean energy procurement
BC Hydro has launched two requests for expressions of interest (RFEOI) to explore the next era of the province’s power potential, expand clean-energy resources and…
Hydro-Quebec to add 3,000 MW of solar energy by 2035
At a time when achieving Quebec’s energy independence is more important than ever, solar energy is a promising option. It allows the province to diversify…
Green hydrogen projects fuelled by Nova Scotia’s Clean Fuels Fund
The Nova Scotia government is supporting several green hydrogen projects in the second round of funding from the Clean Fuels Fund. In all, seven projects…
BSI releases report on need for critical collaboration in net zero journey
BSI released a newly published 2024 net zero report which includes commentary, surveys and original case studies from some of the top organizations in the…
Schneider Electric launches AI ecosystem for sustainability and energy management
Schneider Electric has launched a landmark multi-year initiative dedicated to building a new kind of integrated ecosystem for sustainability and energy management, backed by a…
Energy transition gaining momentum in Nunavik with two new projects
First, Makivvik and Hydro-Québec have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at strengthening their relationship and fostering economic development in Nunavik. The partnership aligns with Hydro-Québec’s Strategy…
ACCIONA Energia’s largest wind farm commences operations in Alberta
ACCIONA Energía has announced the start of commercial operations at Forty Mile Wind Farm in Alberta. It is one of Canada’s 10 largest wind farms and…
EllisDon partners with The Phil App to reduce carbon impact in construction
EllisDon Corporation announced the addition of a new technology partner, The Phil App, as a fundamental change in its excess material sourcing and disposal process.…
GMF calls for proposals for community tree planting funds
When communities plant trees they benefit from carbon sequestration, enhanced biodiversity, and better climate resilience and well-being. With this in mind, the Green Municipal Fund…
New solar garden coming to Halifax Regional Municipality
The future of clean energy in West Petpeswick is looking bright with a new solar garden scheduled to be installed on Halifax Regional Municipality’s eastern…
Sustainable Finance Summit in Montreal puts the spotlight on low-carbon economy
Nearly 1,000 participants have gathered for the 5th edition of the Sustainable Finance Summit, organized by Finance Montréal and held at New City Gas on…
George Brown College launches new programs to build green workforce
In March 2025, the Minister of Jobs and Families, Steven MacKinnon, announced $67 million for 10 projects to train nearly 29 300 tradespeople with high-demand skills for…
GTA industrial facility achieves zero-carbon building design certification
Pure Industrial, one of Canada’s leading providers of industrial real estate, announced that its property Lakeridge Logistics Centre (LLC) has achieved Zero-Carbon Building™ (ZCB) Design…
Clearing Canada’s Hot Air: Are we up to the task?
By Mark Douglas Wessel It was the first time Canada came out with a higher ranking than the United States. And yet, not a cause…
How SME manufacturers can lead Canada’s green transition
Small and medium-sized manufacturers across Canada are facing a defining moment. As larger organizations look to green their supply chains, and governments tighten regulations, manufacturers…
Let’s Talk Science report highlights impact of environmental programming for youth
Climate change is a key challenge and threat of our time. Reducing reliance on fossil fuels and plastics and transitioning to sustainable energy and materials…
New Lawson Climate Institute at U of T will accelerate climate solutions
The University of Toronto (U of T) is launching a new institute to leverage the university’s expertise in addressing the climate crisis across a diverse…
Record-breaking annual growth in renewable power capacity
There was a massive increase in renewable power capacity during 2024, according to the Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 report, released by the International Renewable Energy…
Sustainable buildings don’t cost more—but inaction does
Buildings account for 13 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions—one of the biggest contributors to our carbon footprint. To deliver on our nation’s…
GHD partners with feds on decarbonization pathways for industrial vehicles
GHD was awarded a contract to explore practical pathways to transition Canada’s industrial off-road equipment toward low-carbon and zero-emission alternatives. The project is commissioned by…
A New Day for Decarbonization: Only large emitters in the hot seat for carbon pricing now
April 1st is known to be April Fool’s Day, but the end of consumer carbon pricing policy is no joke. Prime Minister Mark Carney, in…