Thursday, May 29, 2025
Market Watch: Cleantech to support the energy transition
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate on June 5, 2024, marking a major turning point in its fight against…
Cleantech
How to transform business networks into cleantech ecosystems
In a compelling online webinar hosted on July 10, 2024, by Cleantech Group, industry experts delved into the transformative power of cleantech ecosystems. The “Exploring…
Historic partnership to develop $9B wind farm project in Quebec
The Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation, the Atikamekw of Wemotaci, the Domaine-du-Roy MRC and Hydro-Québec announced a partnership for the development of the Chamouchouane zone in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean,…
Funds to commercialize innovative cleantech in Alberta
The federal government has announced more than $21.9 million for 13 projects to bolster Alberta’s clean technology sector through the commercialization and adoption of new…
Alberta government invests in cleantech to reduce methane emissions
The Alberta government is investing $15 million to test new technologies to help reduce methane emissions in Canada and around the world. Alberta has already…
Safeguarding railways against climate change with big data
Climate change poses significant risks to rail infrastructure. Rising temperatures can cause thermal expansion of tracks, leading to buckling and misalignment. Heavy rainfall and flooding…
Market Watch: Rate relief, climate adaptation funds, and cleantech industry news
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for the first time in more than four years on June 5, 2024,…
Energy storage conference presents potential benefits for Albertans
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) held a successful inaugural edition of its new annual event, “Energy Storage Alberta—CanREA Summit.” Nearly 200 people attended the…
Stantec selected to design biomass cogeneration facility for First Nation in Quebec
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the Onimiskiw Opitciwan Limited Partnership to design the future biomass cogeneration plant…
Policy POV: Advancing environmental solutions and addressing the procurement problem
By Colin Isaacs The Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) held its annual Business + Policy Forum in May under the theme “Advancing Environmental Solutions in…
Canadian tax credits for cleantech on the horizon
After almost two years of waiting, legislation to enable Canada’s two Clean Technology Tax Credits is expected shortly. With this in mind, CleanTech North, an…
University of Toronto to launch a new EV Design certificate this fall
The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has come into greater focus as governments across the globe develop new policies to achieve net-zero emissions goals by…
Ontario completes largest battery storage procurement in Canada
The Ontario government has concluded the largest battery storage procurement in Canada’s history and secured the necessary electricity generation to support the province’s growing population…
Market Watch: Financing for Canadian cleantech and clean energy
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada (BoC) released its second annual climate risk disclosure report, to evaluate and communicate the climate risks the BoC…
Credit Valley Conservation completes construction of smart blue roof
Smart blue roof systems can be scaled up for use in local communities and across Canada. With increased risk of flooding due to more extreme…
Strategic partnership of Exterra Carbon Solutions and Énergir Development for carbon sequestration
Exterra Solutions Carbone Inc. (Exterra), a Quebec-based company specializing in the safe and sustainable surface sequestration of carbon, has announced its first strategic collaboration with…
Alberta government to develop Canada’s first geothermal test site
Geothermal energy uses naturally occurring heat within the earth to heat water and buildings and generate power, with few emissions or environmental impacts. Alberta has…
Historic investment of $15B for Honda EV plant in Ontario
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it plans to build a comprehensive electric vehicle value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of $15 billion,…
Canada Clean50 launches movement on clean investment taxonomy
Disturbed by the federal government’s alleged lack of action on the recommendations of the government-appointed Sustainable Finance Action Council (SFAC) in the 2022 Taxonomy Roadmap…
Reviving the Ecosystem: How to accelerate the capture and removal of carbon emissions
By Octavio Urosa, Babak Safari and Brendan Player The primary goal of the energy transition is to reduce carbon emissions and protect the planet for…
WSP in Canada announces Jazz Pabla as chief innovation officer
WSP in Canada has announced the hiring of Jazz Pabla as Chief Innovation Officer. In his role, Pabla will focus on the creation and execution…
Market Watch: Canadian cleantech growth and stocks on the rise
General Market Commentary The Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 5% on April 10, 2024, as it continues with its…
Canadian clean energy operators implored to protect infrastructure from climate risk
Nearly 300 people assembled in Calgary, Alberta this week for the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) Operations Summit, the nation’s largest conference and exhibition devoted…
Event highlights cleantech innovation for converting waste-to-energy
Searching for carbon smart ways to fuel the future? CHAR Technologies Ltd. recently hosted its hybrid annual general meeting (AGM), including an informative overview of…