Enhance Energy has begun construction of the largest carbon capture and storage project in the country, the Canadian cleantech announced recently. The Origins CCS Hub in Clive, Alberta, will store up to 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 per year with the ability to grow to expand in the future. It is expected to be operational […]
Canadian Startup Seeks to Commercialize Tech for Cleaner Aviation Fuel
As the federal government pushes for a Net Zero economy, capturing carbon dioxide and sequestering it has exploded in popularity. A Calgary-based cleantech upstart is determined to put that captured CO2 to use. The flagship technology being developed by Alberta’s Ethox Energy utilizes captured CO2 as a feedstock in order to create products for fuel […]
Latest Canada Climate Report Promises ‘Durable, Structural Changes’ to Economy
The Government of Canada this month released a five-year plan to inform planning and emergency preparedness in a changing climate. Canada’s Changing Climate Report 2026 contributes to the implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, with the federal government insisting that it is “committed to fighting climate change and reaching net-zero by 2050 by taking a […]
Electricity Workforce Alliance Launches in Canada to Help ‘Secure Energy Future’
Canada’s energy sector, including oil and electricity, contributed $232 billion to the GDP and employed more than 300,000 workers in 2024—a number which could balloon to more than two million by 2050. In response, the federal government this week launched the Energy and Electricity Workforce Alliance. The Alliance will connect employers, workers, and educators to […]
Federal Investment Supports Electrification of School Bus Fleet in Ontario
The federal government is seeking to electrify school bus fleets nationwide. The transportation sector accounts for 25% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, while Canada generates 80% of its electricity from zero emission power sources. Shifting vehicles toward zero-emission alternatives presents an opportunity for mission reductions, the government believes. In this vein, Canada this month confirmed […]
The Clean Energy Trend of ‘Airside Electrification’ is Gaining Ground in Canada
We are not yet at the stage of electrified passenger planes. But that has not stopped airports around the world from electrifying elements of operation in ways that are actually market-ready. For example, YVR has long held low-carbon ambitions, and has implemented a range of measures to achieve its goal. The airport, a member of […]
One Frame, Many Configurations: ENVO Rethinks Compact Electric Mobility with UPT
An electric mobility innovator operating out of British Columbia has developed something akin to LEGO Technic for adults. ENVO Drive Systems has produced several different types of specialized vehicles during its decade-plus in business, each one engineered in-house to excel at specific tasks. But the Utility Personal Transporter, or UPT, is all about modularity, placing […]
Expansion of EV Charging Network in BC a ‘Welcome Upgrade’ to Region
Electric vehicle drivers in British Columbia now have more high-speed charging options. FortisBC recently confirmed the opening of three high-powered EV charging stations the Southern Interior as well as some accessibility upgrades to the sites. “Our charging stations provide quick, convenient, and reliable EV charging,” says Phil Horacek, who functions as director of low carbon […]
Canada Deploys 45,000 Smart Metres in Alberta to Modernize Electricity Grid
The federal government is investing in Alberta’s energy grid as part of its “National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy.” Canada is growing and modernizing electricity grids to ensure that Albertans can access affordable, reliable electricity for years to come, according to a statement. This includes nearly $10 million in capital through Natural Resources Canada’s […]
Nova Scotia Innovates Clean Energy Grid with More ‘Community Solar’ Projects
PowerBank is building solar energy infrastructure in Nova Scotia. The Canadian-born independent energy development firm says that it has completed environmental permitting for its latest project, a seven-megawatt ground-mounted community solar array. Community solar allows renters, businesses, and homeowners to subscribe to the solar farm and receive bill credits and savings without installing any equipment. […]