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EverWind announces $10B data centre, wind investment in Nova Scotia

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EverWind announces $10B N.S. data centre, wind investment

Aspiring green fuels producer EverWind Fuels has announced plans to invest over $10 billion into a data centre campus and new wind power generation in Nova Scotia, said to be the largest privately funded investment in the province’s history.

Clario looks to help 'eliminate greenwashing' new tech

Two technologies in development by Good Purpose Investments Inc. (GPIN-CN) portfolio company Clario Environmental Intelligence aim to help businesses trace the origins of their products, verify supply chain sustainability claims and measure the energy used in manufacturing.

RBP expands lower-carbon push to insulation

The building industry is making progress in adopting lower-carbon materials, with projects participating in the Responsible Buildings Pact (RBP) nearly doubling their avoided greenhouse gas emissions in the initiative’s second year, according to its 2025-26 report.

Ottawa announces $100M for N.S. offshore wind projects

The federal government is committing $100 million toward development of Wind West, a Nova Scotia offshore wind energy project with the potential to power homes and businesses in Quebec, Ontario and New England.

Canada's 2027 Clean50 announced

Canada's Clean50 individuals are selected from 16 categories that transcend all industries, academia, different levels of government, thought leaders and advocates, and are based on accomplishments delivered over the prior two years.

Aduro swings to positive income in its FY first quarter

London, Ont.-based Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. (ACT-T) reported income from operations of $1.2 million for the first quarter of its fiscal year (FY), compared to a loss of $6.3 million in the same period last year.

CarbiCrete issues first carbon removal tons

Montreal-based CarbiCrete has issued its first carbon removal tons generated through carbon dioxide-negative concrete. The milestone update was shared by the company’s exclusive carbon markets partner 3Degrees Group. 

Westport rebrands as Aetherion Technologies

Vancouver-based Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (WPRT-T) has changed its name to Aetherion Technologies Inc. The company says the new name reflects its sharpened focus on delivering proven, commercially ready technologies that enable affordable, lower-emission heavy-duty transportation.

GreenPower announces effective date of share consolidation

Vancouver-based GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (GP-Q) received Nasdaq approval to consolidate its outstanding common shares on a one-for-five basis. The consolidation will take effect at market opening on Oct. 19.

NUE appoints Tony Clement to board

NUE Power Corp. (NUE-CN) has announced the appointment of Tony Clement to its board of directors, effective Oct. 14. Clement served as a Member of Parliament from 2006 to 2019 and held several senior federal cabinet portfolios.

Recurrent Energy powers up solar farm in Spain

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ-Q), has brought into commercial operations a 200-megawatt-peak solar farm called Villameca located in Spain. Recurrent said it expects the plant to generate around 359.2 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually.

Northland completes Taiwan Strait turbine installation

Toronto-based Northland Power Inc. (NPI-T) has announced the installation and commissioning of all 73 turbines at the one-gigawatt Hai Long offshore wind project in the Taiwan Strait. The facility is now generating power, a significant step toward final completion.

Canada’s EV sales are growing, but not fast enough: expert

New data shows a substantial growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales in Canada, but one expert says sales are still not on track to reach the federal government’s updated EV and emissions targets.

Wallbox, EDP install EV chargers at Montreal airport

Spanish EV charging firm Wallbox and Quebec-based EDP Électrique have partnered to deploy public EV charging infrastructure at Montreal Metropolitan Airport, the companies announced. Located at the airport’s YHU terminal, the project has installed 120 Wallbox Pulsar Pro charging stations.

U.S. clean energy set to reach new highs

The U.S. is on track to install record amounts of clean energy this year and next as developers race to claim expiring federal tax credits and as soaring data centre electricity demand stimulates growth.

New class of batteries helps data centres work with grids

ON.energy is developing battery-based backup systems designed to protect AI data centres from grid disturbances while preventing sudden power fluctuations from destabilizing electricity networks. The technology could improve grid reliability, free up computing space and accelerate data centre connections.

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