Energy Disruptors: UNITE has added entrepreneur and venture capitalist Arlene Dickinson and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas to its 2026 speaker lineup. Taking place September 28–29 at Calgary’s BMO Centre, the global energy leadership summit will bring together founders, investors, policymakers and executives to examine the forces reshaping energy systems and the wider economy. Dickinson, Founder […]
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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 […]
RBC Launches Community Solar Program with Projects in Manitoba and P.E.I.
RBC has launched a national program designed to help community organizations develop solar projects while creating a new source of long-term revenue. The RBC Community Solar Program will purchase renewable energy certificates, or RECs, from participating projects under 10-year commitments. RBC says the predictable revenue can help make solar installations financially viable for organizations that […]
ERA Invests $51 Million in 16 Alberta Emissions Projects
Emissions Reduction Alberta is investing nearly $51 million in a new group of projects designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions while supporting economic growth across the province. The funding will support 16 projects with a combined value of nearly $180 million. Capital is being provided through Alberta’s industry-funded Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction program, better […]
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. […]