BC Hydro has announced the selection of nine wind energy projects through its 2024 call for power, marking a significant step in expanding British Columbia’s clean energy capacity. These projects, which will generate nearly 5,000 gigawatt hours of electricity annually—enough to power 500,000 homes—will bolster BC Hydro’s supply by 8%. Premier David Eby highlighted the […]
Nano One Secures $18M in Québec Support for Battery Innovation
Nano One Materials Candiac, a subsidiary of cleantech leader Nano One Materials, has received $18 million in funding from the Government of Québec to advance its lithium-ion battery technology. This includes a $15 million loan from the Ministry of the Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE) through Investissement Québec and a $3 million grant from the […]
Canadians Demand Action on Electrified Transit to Combat Climate Change
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has released a new survey highlighting growing public concern over the environmental impact of traditional transit emissions. The findings reveal overwhelming support for electrified transit as a critical step toward sustainability. The survey underscores the urgency of transitioning to greener transportation. An impressive 83% of […]
AI’s Power Surge Challenges Canada’s Electricity Grid
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies worldwide, but its rapid growth is presenting significant challenges to Canada’s electricity grid. In a recent report from RBC Thought Leadership, Shaz Merwat highlights the transformative impact of AI on energy demand, the grid’s reliability, and emissions. The Energy-Intensive Reality of AI AI operations, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, consume […]
Innovate BC Highlights Ideon and Rockburst in Latest Ignite Awards
Innovate BC has awarded $1.5 million to five research and development projects through its Ignite program, accelerating innovation across British Columbia. The funded initiatives address critical challenges in healthcare, mining emissions reduction, and more, fostering industry competitiveness and job creation province-wide. “We are proud to deliver the Ignite program, which provides critical funding to drive […]
CICE Invests $7.7M in Climate and Wildfire Tech to Accelerate Decarbonization
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has announced the recipients of its latest funding opportunities, investing a total of $7.7 million in 13 innovative climate tech companies. These non-dilutive investments, made through CICE’s Call for Wildfire Tech and the July 2024 Open Call for Innovation, align with CICE’s mission to accelerate transformative decarbonization […]
Bridging Innovation and Investment: Jonah Goldman’s Insights at CONVERGE
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) hosted their annual CONVERGE conference today in Vancouver and it opened with a thought-provoking discussion on the future of climate technology and the financial and structural challenges that come with scaling solutions for a net-zero world. Sarah Goodman, President and CEO of CICE, sat down with Jonah Goldman […]
Swap Robotics Secures $3 Million Investment from ARRAY Technologies
Kitchener-based Swap Robotics has received a significant boost in its mission to revolutionize solar power deployment, securing a $3 million investment from ARRAY Technologies, a global leader in solar tracker technology. The investment, part of Swap Robotics’ pre–Series A funding round, highlights ARRAY’s commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the utility-scale solar sector. ARRAY […]
CICE Launches Call for Energy Storage Innovation with BC Hydro
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched the Call for Energy Storage Innovation, a strategic partnership with BC Hydro aimed at advancing scalable energy storage solutions and grid innovations across the province. The initiative, announced today, offers up to $3 million in non-dilutive funding for projects that accelerate the commercialization of […]
Alberta Plans New Drilling Hub to Boost Energy Innovation
Alberta is launching the Alberta Drilling Accelerator, a cutting-edge initiative designed to attract companies focused on geothermal energy, critical minerals, helium, and carbon capture. The hub will offer an open-access site for testing advanced drilling technologies, supporting innovation at extreme depths, high temperatures, and across diverse rock types. The province has allocated $50 million from […]