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Elemental plans to produce three low-carbon fuels in Canada

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Elemental plans to produce three low-carbon fuels in Canada

Elemental Clean Fuels plans to generate hundreds of tons of three low-carbon fuels daily from facilities in Alberta and British Columbia, a sign of confidence in diversification and the long-term value of decarbonization.

Better Condos Boot Camp helps condo boards tackle retrofits

A program offered by Sustainable Buildings Canada that educates condo board members about the value of deep energy retrofits has been recognized by Canada’s Clean50 for its success in promoting the importance of climate action.

CIB, George Gordon First Nation partner on Wicehtowak Solar

Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and George Gordon Development Limited, the economic development arm of George Gordon First Nation, have reached financial close on a $42-million loan toward Wicehtowak Solar. Wicehtowak, in Saskatchewan, will deliver 32.4 megawatts of renewable energy.

Europe’s biggest asset manager joins Canada climate group

Top European asset manager Amundi SA has joined a coalition of institutional investors that is pushing Canadian companies for better climate-related disclosure and tougher targets, showing the group making strides while other global efforts are losing members or shutting down.

Anaergia in JV to supply $22M tech package in Italy

Burlington, Ont.-based Anaergia Inc. (ANRG-T) has entered into a joint venture with Italy's Tozzi Sud and Isolmec Group to build a new anaerobic digestion facility in Basilicata, Italy. The facility is expected to process agricultural residues to produce renewable gas.

FRAMEWORK: Partnering to deliver affordable housing

Canada’s housing challenge needs proven solutions. VanMar’s FRAMEWORK system delivers what governments are asking for: fast, green, affordable housing built with Canadian materials and expertise.

Sponsored by: VanMar Constructors

Electrovaya launches subsidiary in Japan

Mississauga-based lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company Electrovaya Inc. (ELVA-T) has announced the establishment of a subsidiary in Japan. The Japanese subsidiary is expected to facilitate customer support, technical integration, and business development efforts for Electrovaya's Infinity Battery Technology.

Hybrid Power Solutions reports Q1 net loss

Toronto-based Hybrid Power Solutions Inc. (HPSS-CN) reported a net los of $627,687 for the period ended Aug. 31, compared to a net loss of $1.1 million a year earlier. Revenue for the period was $298,926.

Details of gov't deals with Stellantis, NextStar revealed

Confidential government deals worth billions of dollars to help fund a Stellantis-backed electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Windsor carry dozens of conditions that, if violated, give officials the power to end the agreements and even force repayment in some cases.

Northvolt's Quebec assets put up for sale

Assets from Northvolt's Quebec plant project, initially described by Premier Francois Legault as "the largest private investment in recent Quebec history," are being sold off for next to nothing. Items ranging from picnic tables to office equipment are for sale.

Exo deploys new low-emission locomotives

Montreal-area transit network Exo has begun commissioning the first of 10 new low-emission Charger locomotives built by Siemens Mobility, marking a major step forward in modernizing its commuter train network.

EVs quickly offset their energy-intensive build: study

Making EVs and their batteries is a dirty process that uses a lot of energy. But a new study says that EVs quickly make up for that with less overall emissions through two years of use than a gas-powered vehicle.

Uber Green rebrands to Electric

Uber (UBER-N) is sharpening its commitment to zero-emission in Canada with the rebrand of Uber Green to Uber Electric, marking a shift to fully electric rides and new driver tools to support EV adoption.

Major Canadian banks’ digital emissions stay massive

Canada’s major banks continue to generate very high digital emissions from their data operations even as they increasingly reduce public disclosure of this climate impact. This raises concerns about transparency and accountability in their environmental commitments.

Talks to gather oilsand emissions gather momentum

The group behind a proposal for a massive carbon-capture project in Alberta’s oilsands has begun preliminary discussions with the federal government’s new Major Projects Office, driven by a renewed sense of urgency around the plan.

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