B.C.’s Ballard Power Systems has announced a new purchase order to supply 200 fuel cell engines to New Flyer, one of North America’s and Europe’s leading independent bus and coach manufacturers. This order, representing approximately 20 megawatts of power, doubles the first purchase of 100 engines earlier this year, highlighting the growing shift towards sustainable […]
Deep Sky Secures $2.5 Million Investment from Canada’s Financial Heavyweights for Carbon Removal Projects in Québec
Montreal-based carbon removal project developer Deep Sky has gained significant backing from two of Canada’s top financial institutions. National Bank of Canada and BMO have collectively invested $2.5 million in Deep Sky’s ambitious carbon removal infrastructure initiatives, reinforcing the importance of scalable, high-quality carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in tackling climate change. The investment is earmarked […]
Foresight Canada Launches AME-UP Program to Equip Engineers for Sustainable Manufacturing Transition
Foresight Canada unveiled a new initiative aimed at equipping engineers with the specialized skills needed for sustainable manufacturing in Canada’s rapidly evolving advanced manufacturing sector. Funded by Upskill Canada, and supported by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada, the Advanced Manufacturing Engineers Upskilling Program (AME-UP) represents a significant step in a national effort to align workforce […]
NEO Battery Materials to Build Large-Scale Silicon Anode Facility in Canada
Earlier this year, Canada claimed the top spot on BloombergNEF’s Global Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Ranking, surpassing China as the leader in creating a secure, reliable, and sustainable lithium-ion battery supply chain. Toronto-based NEO Battery Materials, a developer of cost-effective silicon anode materials for longer-lasting, fast-charging lithium-ion batteries, is building on this momentum. The company […]
CICE Launches $3M Fund for Women-Led Climate Tech
Empowering founders who identify as women can unlock the potential for groundbreaking technologies, drive decarbonization efforts, and generate significant economic value. As the world moves toward net-zero emissions, diverse leadership in climate tech will be critical in shaping the future of sustainable innovation. As part of their mission to advance diversity and equity within the […]
Hedgehog Technologies Wins Dual Honors at Engineering Awards for Pioneering Haida Nation Solar Project
Hedgehog Technologies has been recognized for not one, but two awards at the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards. The Vancouver-based multidisciplinary engineering firm received the Canadian Consulting Engineer Award of Excellence and the Building a Better Canada Award for their work on the Haida Nation 2 MW Solar Array and Microgrid. Haida Gwaii, an archipelago off […]
BC Tech Honors 7Gen for Leading Climate Innovation in EV Fleet Solutions
The BC Tech Association hosted its highly anticipated Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) gala this week in Vancouver. The event gathered the province’s most innovative companies, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts to celebrate the remarkable achievements in British Columbia’s tech sector. Among the nine award categories was the Gamechanger award for Climate Leadership with 7Gen crowned […]
Clean Energy Milestone: Moment Energy Awarded $20.3M to Establish First U.S. EV Battery Repurposing Gigafactory
Vancouver’s Moment Energy has been awarded USD $20.3 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish the first certified EV battery repurposing facility in the United States. The award to the leader in repurposing electric vehicle (EV) batteries is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s $428 million initiative to bolster domestic clean energy manufacturing, particularly in […]
CONVERGE 2024 to Bring Together Climate and Business Leaders in Vancouver
Vancouver is set to host CONVERGE 2024, an event designed to unite leaders, innovators, and visionaries from British Columbia’s business and climate-focused communities. Held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the gathering—organized by the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE)—will focus on advancing the transition to a net-zero economy through collaboration and innovative solutions. […]
Cleantech Group Unveils 2024 ’50 to Watch,’ Showcasing Canadian Innovators
The Cleantech Group has unveiled its latest Cleantech 50 to Watch list, highlighting innovative companies tackling today’s most pressing environmental challenges. This annual list is a great resource for discovering early-stage ventures with the potential to disrupt the market in the near future, and this year, Canadian companies feature prominently, with six making the cut. […]