Green Energy

• Calgary based lithium company receives US$50M investment from BDC

  The Calgary company developed a proprietary lithium extraction technology it says uses less water and chemicals and produces fewer emissions than traditional extraction methods.

  Economy

  Jan 18
  
• EU strikes deal on social climate fund, emissions trading

  European Union governments and lawmakers reached a deal Sunday on key elements of the 27-nation bloc's green deal, reforming the EU's trading system for greenhouse gas emissions.

  World

  Dec 18, 2022
  
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• Ramifications for Alberta’s energy sector won’t become clear for long time after leap forward in fusion research

  A scientific breakthrough that could eventually pave the way for revolutionizing how certain forms of energy are produced has people across the world taking notice.

  Science

  Dec 13, 2022
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• Proposed NB Power rate hike ‘not helpful,’ Canadian business organization to intervene

  As NB Power looks to request the highest rate increase for the utility in 15 years, debate continues on how best to help mitigate the impact.

  Consumer

  Oct 6, 2022
• Sun tracking solar panel generates interest in Saskatoon students

  The Smartflower solar-powered energy system follows the sun and also has a wind sensor – any winds over 60 kilometres an hour will cause the unit to fold up to protect itself.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2022
• Nova Scotia sets five gigawatt target for offshore wind power by 2030

  Premier Tim Houston told reporters the ambitious plan would near-triple the province's current total energy output of 2.5 gigawatts from all sources.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2022
• SaskPower small nuclear reactor site decision pushed back for more consultation

  Scott McGregor of SaskPower said the process of building small modular reactors is very long, and that a provincewide determination of where SMRs could go is underway.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
• Ottawa earmarks $255 million on green energy projects in Nova Scotia

  The federal government is earmarking up to $255 million for green energy projects in Nova Scotia, including $125 million for new wind energy projects.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2022
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• Electric vehicle owners call for more quick charging stations in New Brunswick

  A series of new electric vehicle chargers being installed by NB Power is welcome news to New Brunswick EV owners who say more stations are needed to meet the growing demand.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
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• Irving Oil invests in hydrogen to lower emissions, offer clean energy to customers

  The family-owned company says it has a deal with New York-based Plug Power Inc. to purchase a five-megawatt hydrogen electrolyzer.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022