Canada’s push to attract billions of dollars in infrastructure investment could accelerate the clean energy transition, industry voices and analysts say, but without a clear plan and supportive policies, the government risks leaving that investment potential unrealized.

Energy consultancy GLJ Ltd. is reshaping its sustainability practice to help energy and resources companies navigate growing regulatory, geopolitical and market uncertainty, with a greater focus on strategy, risk management and asset performance.

Ontario could turn to batteries installed at commercial and industrial sites to help meet rising electricity demand, but changes to provincial policies are needed to make the systems a larger source of grid capacity, Energy Storage Canada says in a new report.

Morguard Corp. (MRC-T) has launched a $145-million fund to finance energy-efficiency and decarbonization upgrades at approximately 30 multisuite-residential and commercial properties across Canada, backed by a $100-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

CURA Climate Inc. has raised US$10 million to bring mass production of low-carbon cement closer to fruition — funding aimed at moving from a pilot project to commercial deployment and growing its team.

Investment in Canada’s cleantech sector dwindled by over $1 billion from 2022 to 2025, as the market cooled and scale-up financing remained in short supply, a new report from the Institute for Sustainable Finance finds.

GUEST SUBMISSION: In real estate, sustainability is often discussed in terms of future goals: net-zero targets, green building certifications, long-term decarbonization roadmaps. Its value, however, is ultimately proven through execution on the ground.

Burnaby-based ENVO Drive Systems is hoping its modular electric vehicle (EV) platform can fill a gap between e-bikes and small cars — offering customizable battery-powered vehicles for nearly 20 applications, from microcars and snow plows to lawn mowers.

Turning promising hydrogen technology into a commercial business will be the central task for Jocelyne Moyer, the new president and CEO of Mississauga-based Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. (NXH-X) , as the company pursues opportunities in hydrogen fuelling and nuclear fusion.

Power Sustainable plans to invest more than $10 billion in Canadian infrastructure and companies over the next five years, with clean energy among the key areas of focus for the Montreal-based alternative asset manager.

Ground has been broken on the Origins Carbon Capture Storage Hub near Clive, Alta. The project, being developed by Enhance Energy Inc., is set to become Canada’s largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) project when operations begin in 2027.

For many Canadians, the decision to switch to an EV is becoming more feasible. Canada continues to encourage EV adoption through measures such as the federal Electric Vehicle Affordability Program, which currently provides incentives of up to $5,000.

RBC (RY-T) is expanding its renewable energy procurement strategy by launching its Community Solar Program, which will support community solar projects while helping the bank meet its emissions reduction targets.

As data centres face growing public scrutiny over their environmental footprint, Cologix was able to increase its energy and water efficiency in 2025, the colocation data centre operator said in its sustainability report for the year.

A rooftop solar installation at Schutz Canada Inc.'s Belleville, Ont. manufacturing facility is expected to pay for itself in just over three years, while supplying about one-third of the site’s annual electricity needs.

While Canadian institutional investors have not been immune to the U.S. backlash against corporate environmental responsibility, research suggests Canada’s legal system appears to have shielded them from some of the movement’s most aggressive actions.

Schneider Electric is targeting one of the biggest barriers to installing home electric vehicle (EV) charging — limited electrical capacity — with a new Level 2 charger designed to deliver faster charging without requiring a panel or service upgrade.

Spurred by the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, Westbridge Renewable Energy (WEB-X) plans to sell its stakes in the Red Willow project in Alberta for up to $26.7 million, the Calgary-based renewable energy developer said.

Whole-building retrofits could become a more common practice in Alberta with the implementation of supportive government practices and aid from the financial and insurance sectors, according to a report from the Pembina Institute.

Questor Technology Inc. (QST-X), which designs and manufactures waste combustion and energy generation equipment, is looking to acquire local peer Emission Rx Ltd. as a cornerstone of a strategy initiated by its new leadership.

Canada's electricity system is entering a period of profound change. Electrification, artificial intelligence, data centre growth and population growth are all increasing demand for power. Canada also needs to ask how productively we are using the electricity we already generate.

Squall is hiring a Business Development Representative to be responsible for creating new business opportunities and building relationships with prospective partners, sponsors, advertisers, contributors, organizations, and industry leaders. A major focus of the role will be Sustainable Biz Canada.

Revolve Renewable Power Corp. (REVV-X) has acquired 14.2 megawatts (MW) of energy storage systems in Ontario from Trillium Storage Limited Partnership and Trillium Storage GP Inc., adding to its growing portfolio of batteries and renewable energy.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) has released an expanded disclosure that enhances transparency around the carbon intensity and climate transition governance of its portfolio.

Brookfield Residential has enrolled four of its Edmonton developments in Built Green Canada’s communities certification program, making it the first developer of its scale to do so under the pilot.