Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Iconic Fairmont Royal York now a certified zero-carbon building
My favourite hotel just got even better. On our wedding night, my husband and I stayed at the iconic Fairmont Royal York in the heart…
decarbonization
CIB announces financing agreement with Parkland to expand EV charging infrastructure
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has announced a financing agreement with Parkland Corporation (Parkland), a North American convenience and fuel retailer for up to $210…
Nearly $500M invested to support clean energy projects in Manitoba
A joint investment of $475.6 million will strengthen Manitoba’s clean electricity grid and ensure Manitobans continue receiving affordable and reliable low carbon energy. This federal-provincial…
Federal investments to support green transportation initiatives in Quebec
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resource, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are providing an investment of more than $1 million through the Green…
Canadian businesses continue to join the Net-Zero Challenge
Yesterday, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, participated in the Canadian Climate Institute and the Net-Zero Advisory Body’s third annual pan-Canadian climate conference,…
Waterloo scientists capture carbon dioxide and turn it into clean fuel
Scientists at the University of Waterloo in Ontario have achieved a historic breakthrough in transforming the carbon dioxide emissions driving climate change into clean fuels.…
Pembina Institute releases strategy to decarbonize highest emitting vehicles
The Pembina Institute has released its ZeroX2040 strategy to guide the transition from fossil-fuel powered trucks and buses to ones that produce zero emissions, filling a critically…
Hydro-Québec calls for feedback on action plan to increase investments into decarbonization
Hydro-Québec recently released its Action Plan 2035 – Towards a Decarbonized and Prosperous Québec to further actions that reduce greenhouse gases, meet expected growth in…
New guidance on Canadian agricultural carbon markets
Did you know that about 10 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are from crop and livestock production? The main gases emitted by…
Feds alter the course of the carbon tax in Atlantic Canada
The Government of Canada is moving ahead with doubling the pollution price rebate (Climate Action Incentive Payment) rural top-up rate, increasing it from 10 to…
CanREA launches new careers website for renewables industry
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has launched Clean Energy Jobs Canada | Emplois Énergie Propre Canada at CanREA’s annual conference, Electricity Transformation Canada. Clean…
Record number of companies disclose environmental impact through CDP
Companies are reporting their environmental data in record numbers, with over 23,000 companies – including listed companies worth US$67 trillion (over 66 per cent of…
Concordia launches research program to redefine electrification, smart buildings, and net-zero
Concordia University in Montreal, Que. has launched a world-leading research program known as Volt-age. It will apply novel technologies to create innovative energy sources, secure…
Pollution Probe releases groundbreaking electric school bus strategy for Ontario
Pollution Probe, in partnership with Delphi and the Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE), and with the generous support of the Trottier Family…
Funds for projects to reduce air pollution in Quebec
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is now accepting applications for nearly $4.4 million in funding through the Environmental Damages Fund to support projects…
New $2.8B rechargeable battery plant announced for Ontario’s Loyalist Township
The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant…
Efficiency Capital and CLEAResult launch funding initiative for energy retrofits
Commercial building owners in Alberta and Saskatchewan will be able to upgrade their buildings with energy-efficient solutions and zero upfront costs. Efficiency Capital, Canada’s first…
Haeckel Hill wind turbine project reaches milestone towards a sustainable Yukon
The completed Haeckel Hill Wind Farm Project in Yukon will soon commence powering up to 650 homes per year with clean electricity. The wind turbines…
Feds invest in First Nations microgrid project in Alberta
The Canadian government is investing more than $175 million in 12 clean energy projects across Alberta, including a microgrid that aims to provide reliable electricity…
Quebec resources to support building decarbonization
To promote the use of low-carbon energy, the installation of oil heating appliances is now prohibited in new residential buildings in Quebec. Starting December 31, 2023, it…
Canada’s climate policy up for scrutiny at the UN summit this week
This week, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is in New York City to participate in the United Nations General Assembly’s Climate Ambition…
Partnership to transform Brampton’s sportsplex into net zero facility
Natural Resources Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are partnering to invest $10 million for retrofits to the Susan Fennell Sportsplex in Brampton, Ontario, through…
Alberta filmmaker’s “Losing Blue” looks at how global warming is changing ancient mountain lakes
What does it mean to lose a colour? The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) selection at this year’s Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) will feature the world premiere…
Canada’s first zero-carbon firehall opens in Vancouver
Canada’s first ever zero-carbon firehall is providing essential fire and rescue services, while showcasing a design approach that is better for people and the planet.…