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Net Zero Now plans energy campus to power Alberta data centres

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Net Zero Now plans campus to power Alberta data centres

As Alberta aspires to become a magnet for data centre developments, Calgary-based Net Zero Now Ltd. is looking to power those facilities through a 320-acre, 400-megawatt energy campus using a mix of renewables and natural gas.

Full Circle’s battery fire extinguisher gets UL certification

Full Circle Lithium Corp. (FCLI-X) has announced its FCL-X lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories Solutions (UL) for taking on class-A fires in Canada and the U.S.

Recurrent Energy bags $260M for solar project in Kentucky

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ-Q), has secured US$260 million in project financing and tax equity for its 94-megawatt Blue Moon Solar project in Kentucky, the company’s first project in the state.

Legal fights over EV battery plant getting $15B in tax breaks

Multiple Canadian contractors that have helped build a sprawling, taxpayer-supported electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in southwestern Ontario allege they haven't been paid for millions of dollars worth of work, court records show.

Oriana, Invest Alberta sign renewable energy MOU

India-based Oriana Power Limited has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Invest Alberta Corporation to explore and develop renewable energy projects in the province. Oriana may consider opportunities ranging from US$300 million to US$1 billion.

Stardust Solar reports $3.6M system-wide sales backlog

Burnaby-based Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (SUN-X) announced that its system-wide project backlog has reached approximately $3.6 million in signed contracts, an 80 per cent increase from the $2-million backlog previously reported on Feb. 4.

CVW CleanTech announces effective date of name change

Calgary-based CVW CleanTech Inc. (CVW-X) said it plans to file articles of amendment to change its name to CVW Sustainable Royalties Inc. on July 18. The name change will be effective on July 21. CVW's ticker symbol will remain unchanged.

Canada’s only graphite miner faces uncertain future

Northern Graphite Corp.'s (NGC-X) CEO is optimistic the federal government will provide a key part of a financing package needed to keep North America’s only graphite mine going. Graphite is one of several critical minerals used in low-carbon energy.

Tire companies settle after missing 2023 Ont. recycling targets

The first real test of Ontario legislation that made tire producers individually accountable for the cost and administration of recycling has resulted in a $7.44-million settlement for missed provincial recycling targets, exposing a flawed system, experts say. 

Open the door to cheaper EVs from Europe, advocates urge

The federal government has stopped the world’s cheapest EVs — made in China — from coming into Canada with a 100 per cent tariff. Advocates are pushing to make it easier for automakers to bring in cheaper ones from Europe.

Construction begins on Rivian's new Quebec service centre

EV manufacturer Rivian (RIVN-Q), along with Montoni Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday marking the official start of construction on its new service centre in Quebec. The new service centre, covering over 28,000 square feet, will target LEED v4 certification.

Subaru reveals Uncharted, a small electric SUV

At an event Thursday evening in New York City, Subaru unveiled a small SUV called Uncharted. It is the third EV in Subaru's current lineup, and will be sold in Canada starting early 2026.

Canadians drastically downgrade climate as a priority: poll

A new Leger poll asked Canadians about what they thought were the biggest challenges facing Canada. Trade and tariff issues and U.S. relations were No. 1. Climate change was way down the list.

U.K. ditches sustainable finance taxonomy. Is Canada next?

Britain has dropped plans for a guidebook that certifies certain investments as green, raising questions about Canada’s halting efforts to adopt such a document as a key part of a transition to a low-carbon economy.

HSBC hit by backlash from green clients after net-zero exit

HSBC Holdings (HBCYF) faces a rebellion from some of its green clients angered by what they characterize as the bank’s decision to backtrack on climate commitments. Last week, HSBC became the first U.K. bank to leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.

'Elephant ear' materials could make houses more efficient

Drawing inspiration from the veinous ears of jackrabbits and elephants, Drexel University researchers have come up with a new approach to passive heating and cooling that could one day make buildings more energy efficient.

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