Friday, March 21, 2025
New strategy to advance hydrogen industry in B.C
More than 50 per cent of Canada’s hydrogen and fuel-cell companies are in British Columbia, and now the B.C. government is bringing forward changes that…
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Hydra Energy breaks ground on world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station
Yesterday Hydra Energy continued to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen-based transportation by breaking ground on the world’s largest hydrogen refuelling station in Prince George, British…
Hydrogen partnership to advance new pilot facility in Port Moody
The move towards more low carbon gases in British Columbia continues as a new pilot project in Port Moody will produce zero-carbon hydrogen. A partnership…
B.C. seeks public input on environmental protection from industrial pollution
To protect the environment and avoid costs to British Columbians, the province is inviting feedback on ways to ensure owners of large industrial projects pay…
EV maintenance skills training expands in B.C.
More British Columbians can upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program to three more…
Making Meaningful Progress: Indigenous inclusivity in the Canadian environment sector
Canada’s environmental sector is forecast to see 173,000 net environmental job openings by 2025 — but effectively filling these roles may be a challenge. Creating a more…
Top100 Projects: Large clean infrastructure initiatives in Canada
The 100 largest public sector infrastructure projects under development have reached $273 billion, according to ReNew Canada’s latest Top100 Projects report. Infrastructure development moved ahead at…
Outreach funds help promote electric vehicle uptake in B.C.
Community groups and local governments throughout the province of British Columbia can receive funding through the Community Outreach Incentive Program (COIP) to educate and encourage…
B.C. launches electrification plan
The Government of British Columbia and BC Hydro have launched BC Hydro’s new five-year electrification plan. The plan will make it easier and more affordable…
B.C. Hydrogen Strategy Provides Pathway to Clean Energy Future
The British Columbia government has released its hydrogen strategy – a blueprint for how renewable and low-carbon hydrogen will support its climate goals and create…
Report Confirms B.C. has one of Best Mine Tailings Systems
The first report from the mines chief auditor confirms British Columbia has one of the best tailings storage facility (TSF) regulatory frameworks in the world.…
Report Helps B.C. Steer Toward Electric Vehicle Goals
The province of British Columbia is charging ahead in expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging network with more than 50 per cent of the public…
Renewable Energy Hub in B.C. to Fuel Low Carbon Learning
With support from the Province of British Columbia, the University of British Columbia (UBC) is about to break ground on a project that will transform…
EV Skills Training Available at Three Additional Colleges
More automotive technicians in British Columbia can upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program…
Innovative Efforts to Restore Contaminated Sites in B.C.
The British Columbia government is launching a first-of-its-kind effort to restore oil and gas “legacy sites” across northeastern B.C. This initiative is expected to support…
B.C. Boosts Energy Efficiency with Updated Standards
The government of British Columbia has boosted energy efficiency standards to reduce energy costs and reduce pollution. The Energy Efficiency Standards Regulation sets minimum energy…
B.C. Helping Industry Power Up with Clean Electricity
In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and BC Hydro are reducing rates and lowering the costs of connecting to…
BC Bumps up Rebates for Commercial EVs
The British Columbia government has decided that businesses that reduce air pollution should now save on fuel costs access more in provincial rebates through the…
B.C. Doubles Energy-Efficiency Retrofit Rebates
The government of British Columbia is doubling CleanBC Better Homes retrofit rebates for select home-heating and energy-efficiency upgrades to support economic recovery and help reduce…
B.C. Vehicle Sales to be 100 Per Cent Electric by 2040
Regulations are in place outlining how British Columbia will make the switch to 100 per cent electric-vehicle sales by 2040. The regulations follow the Zero-Emission…
New First Nations Clean Energy Projects Announced in BC
Seven new clean energy projects in First Nations, northern and rural communities will reduce pollution and make life more affordable through British Columbia’s Community Energy…