Governments are jointly investing to help more than 1,400 homeowners and renters access energy-oriented upgrades such as heat pumps and insulation improvements. Canada is investing more than $10 million, alongside over $3M in contributions from provincial utilities Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power, to deliver the new TakeCharge program. Under the Canada Greener Homes […]
Amid Push to Retrofit One Million Homes, Canada Invests $250M for Skilled Workforce
The federal government has been pushing energy-efficient retrofitting initiatives nationwide this year. But Canada also knows that, in order to retrofit one million homes across a vast country, a sufficiently sized and skilled workforce is necessary. The government thus unveiled an investment of up to $259 million over five years to target “critical skilled labour […]
Capital from Canada Supports ‘Critical’ Clean Energy Projects in New Brunswick
In May, the federal government released “Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy.” The plan includes doubling national grid capacity by 2050 to meet rising demand. Recently revealed federal support approaching $300 million will spur “critical” clean energy projects in Canada. The Canada Infrastructure Bank confirmed a $219M site development loan […]
Energy Star Awards Recognize Efficient Products and Buildings Across Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada has revealed the recipients of the 2026 Energy Star Awards. Now celebrating its 25th year, the Energy Star Canada program recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership in promoting energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, and industrial facilities across Canada. “For 25 years, Energy Star Canada has helped Canadians save energy and save […]
Government Finds Federal Funding for 162 Clean Energy Projects Across Canada
More than 150 clean energy projects across Canada are set to receive federal support. Canada’s Minister of the Environment, Julie Dabrusi, this month unveiled nearly $70 million in support through the Green Municipal Fund’s Community Efficiency Financing and Sustainable Affordable Housing initiatives for 162 projects oriented around boosting home energy efficiency and housing affordability. These […]
Trillions in Growth, Millions of Jobs: The Great Canadian Electrification Promise
When it comes to Canada’s transition to an electrified economy, trillions of dollars could be at stake, a new report reveals. The report, which hails from New Economy Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, suggests that doubling Canada’s electricity supply could add a cumulative $3 trillion to Canada’s economy by 2050, supporting more than […]
Provincial Investment to Support $400M Critical Minerals Project in Ontario
The government of Ontario is investing more than $10 million to support a $400M project. The $11M investment from the Critical Minerals Processing Fund will help power construction of Generation Mining’s new copper and palladium processing complex in Marathon. The first recipient of the CMPF (which launched in 2025), Generation Mining’s facility represents a milestone […]
Novaporte Advances Vision for Wind-Based Industrial Ecosystem in Nova Scotia
Novaporte recently attended the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, during which time the Nova Scotian cleantech innovator advanced discussions with investors around a proposed offshore wind manufacturing port Sydney Harbour. The inaugural Summit brought together investment executives, business leaders, and governments to attract long-term capital to build major Canadian projects. In development for more than […]
Successful Test Has VoltSafe Ready to Market ‘Most Advanced Way to Control Electricity’
A Canadian cleantech innovator has successfully completed safety certification testing for a marine shore power solution. Vancouver’s VoltSafe is aiming to reinvent the age-old electrical plug, replacing prongs with patented magnetic technology and an “electrical fingerprint” to deliver safer, smarter power connections. VoltSafe recently passed safety certification testing for its proprietary high-power, prong-free electrical connection […]
Alberta Showing How Economic Growth and Emissions Reductions Can Go Hand in Hand
Alberta is hard at work promoting the province’s “responsible energy” sector worldwide. Alberta, the first jurisdiction in North America to put a price on industrial carbon emissions back in 2007, has invested $1.8 billion into innovation and technology through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction fund since 2019, and achieved its methane emissions reduction target […]