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United Chargers takes leap into EV charging with incentive program

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United leaps into EV charging with incentive program

Supplying the chargers and the charge for electric vehicles (EVs) is the uncommon two-pronged business model of United Chargers Inc., a Richmond Hill, Ont.-based company. United is best known for its Grizzl-E line of Level 2 chargers.

Volt Carbon moves operations to Guelph

Volt Carbon Technologies Inc. (VCT-X) has consolidated operations to Guelph, Ont., as it moves to accelerate commercialization of its mobile graphite purification technology and battery development. Volt has shifted graphite processing, customer trials and equipment fabrication to Guelph.

Enbridge $900M solar farm to power Meta data centre

Enbridge Inc. announced it has reached a final investment decision on Clear Fork, a 600-megawatt solar project near San Antonio. Meta Platforms, Inc. has signed a contract for 100 per cent of its output.

DevvStream to launch $300M strategy

DevvStream Corp. announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for the issuance of up to US$300 million in senior secured convertible notes, advancing its initiative to launch a tokenization platform for sustainability linked infrastructure.

HydroGraph launches partner program

HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. has launched its Compounding Partner Program, aimed at accelerating the adoption of its Fractal Graphene in thermoplastics. The initiative establishes a network of plastic compounders with expertise in processing graphene-enhanced thermoplastics.

Canadian sustainable food startups are surging

There’s a hungry market for domestic food, but homegrown financing is hard to find. Now that’s changing. There's a surge in innovators and entrepreneurs seeking opportunities in Canada’s food value chain, from small-scale farmers to globally minded biotech ingredient makers.

Victoria venture turns oyster shells to soil conditioner

Shellter Rapid Composting Inc., a Victoria-based startup that harnesses the benefits of oyster shells to create ecologically sound products, unveiled its first product: a soil amendment made from the shells and coffee waste.

Ont. building owners need help if AC law passed: group

As an Ottawa MPP puts forward a plan to require Ontario building owners to provide renters with air conditioning, one representative for local building owners says they will need support for expensive and time-consuming upgrades.

Healthy environment is human right: top UN court

The International Court of Justice delivered a landmark advisory opinion today about countries’ obligations to tackle climate change. Though non-binding, it's seen as a potential turning point in international climate law.

Energy giants abandon net-zero benchmark group

Shell and other major energy players, including Canada’s Enbridge, have withdrawn from a high-profile effort to establish a global net-zero emissions benchmark, after draft proposals effectively demanded an end to new oil and gas developments, according to the Financial Times.

Green energy hits global tipping point for costs: UN

The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point” where solar and wind power will become even cheaper and more widespread, according to two United Nations reports released Tuesday.

Environment minister holds fast on EV mandate

Automakers calling on Ottawa to roll back its EV mandate say their case has so far failed to sway Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, who appears “committed” to keeping it in place.

How Canada is affected by a U.S. fuel standards change

A new U.S. law has effectively ended enforcement of federal fuel economy standards, eliminating penalties for automakers who fail to meet efficiency targets. Canada, which shares many vehicle regulations with the U.S., now faces increased uncertainty.

EV charging in a time of disruption

Recent shifts in North American attitudes toward EVs may leave building owners and project developers planning parking facilities wondering if the battery is half full or half empty. They face the delicate decision of how to handle EV charging.

Sask. EV charging infra program open for applications

A new funding program is helping municipalities, Indigenous communities and local organizations across Saskatchewan expand access to EV charging infrastructure. A total of $850,000 is available through the Municipal Electric Vehicle Initiative.

Report finds challenges, solutions for MHDV electrification

Systemic barriers continue to stall the electrification of commercial fleets across Canada, finds a new Electric Mobility Canada report. Canada’s medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) market is lagging farther due to high upfront costs, infrastructure delays and a workforce shortage.

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