BC Hydro has filed an application with the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) seeking approval for Electricity Purchase Agreements signed with ten new renewable energy projects. The agreements stem from BC Hydro’s recent call for power and mark a significant step toward expanding the province’s clean energy supply. The ten projects—nine wind farms and one solar […]
Magna and Foresight Launch Challenge to Cut Auto Industry Emissions
Foresight Canada and global automotive giant Magna International have launched the Magna International Facility Emissions Challenge, an initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from manufacturing facilities without compromising efficiency or production quality. The challenge, part of Foresight’s Innovation Challenge program, seeks innovative solutions such as energy recovery systems, alternative fuels, efficient ventilation designs, […]
Climate Tech Trailblazer Award Offers $300K for Innovators
Cleantech innovators have a major opportunity to gain funding, recognition, and industry connections through the Climate Tech Trailblazer Award, which is offering $300,000 in prizes to support groundbreaking climate solutions. Managed by Foresight Canada in partnership with the Climate Solutions Prize, the award will be a highlight of the Climate Solutions Prize Festival, a premier […]
Li-Cycle Expands U.S. Battery Recycling Partnerships Amid Energy Storage Boom
Toronto’s Li-Cycle, a leading global lithium-ion battery recycling company, has strengthened its partnerships with major battery energy storage system (BESS) providers across the United States, reinforcing its role in the country’s clean energy supply chain. In 2024, Li-Cycle recycled over 100 MWh of energy from BESS partners—a 33% increase from the previous year. During Q4, […]
DEEP Earth Energy and SLB Partner to Develop Canada’s First Next-Generation Geothermal Project
DEEP Earth Energy Production (DEEP) has teamed up with global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) to develop Canada’s first next-generation geothermal project in southeast Saskatchewan. With the feasibility phase now complete, the project is set to produce up to 30 MW of emissions-free power once its first two phases are finished, marking a key […]
Foresight Canada Launches Advisory Board to Drive Cleantech Adoption
Foresight Canada has announced the formation of the Cleantech Adoption Platform (CAP) Advisory Board, a strategic initiative designed to accelerate the deployment of vetted sustainable technologies across Canadian municipalities and organizations. The advisory board will provide critical guidance as Foresight prepares to launch the Cleantech Adoption Platform later this year, creating a streamlined pathway for […]
Foresight Canada and econext Launch Clean Energy Innovation Challenge for Newfoundland and Labrador
Foresight Canada, in collaboration with econext, has unveiled the Clean Energy Infrastructure Optimization Innovation Challenge, a new initiative aimed at advancing technology solutions that reduce maintenance costs and enhance the operational performance of remote clean energy infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). The challenge seeks innovative solutions for the province’s key energy assets, including wind […]
CICE Announces Call for Innovation, Offering Non-Dilutive Investments for Groundbreaking Projects
British Columbia’s innovators in the energy and climate technology sectors are invited to apply for the B.C. Centre for Innovation in Clean Energy (CICE)’s February 2025 Call for Innovation. This funding opportunity aims to accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough solutions in energy and climate technologies with non-dilutive investments. The program will prioritize projects aligned with […]
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Expands Clean Energy Siting Program
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has announced a significant expansion of its small modular reactor (SMR) siting invitation program, broadening its scope to support a wider range of clean energy technologies. The newly rebranded Clean Energy Siting Program will now accommodate projects beyond nuclear fission-based SMRs, including fusion energy, hydrogen production, battery storage, and clean fuel […]
Li-Cycle Strikes Exclusive Battery Recycling Deal with Luxury Automaker in Germany
Toronto’s Li-Cycle., a global leader in lithium-ion battery resource recovery, has signed an exclusive agreement with a major luxury auto manufacturer to recycle lithium-ion battery manufacturing scrap at its Germany Spoke facility. The high-performance electric vehicle (EV) OEM, which remains unnamed, will supply Li-Cycle’s German operations with battery scrap directly from within the country. The […]