Canadian innovations in rare earth recycling, urban biodiversity, and cleaner aluminium production have earned places on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 list. Toronto’s Cyclic Materials and Montreal-based Alvéole and ELYSIS are among the companies recognized, highlighting different approaches to reducing the environmental impact of industry and the built environment. B.C.’s Moment Energy also made the […]
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Capital from Canada Supports ‘Critical’ Clean Energy Projects in New Brunswick
In May, the federal government released “Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy.” The plan includes doubling national grid capacity by 2050 to meet rising demand. Recently revealed federal support approaching $300 million will spur “critical” clean energy projects in Canada. The Canada Infrastructure Bank confirmed a $219M site development loan […]
TIME Recognition Puts Moment Energy’s Second-Life Battery Manufacturing in the Spotlight
Retired electric vehicle batteries are finding a new role in energy infrastructure, and a Canadian facility built to scale that transition has earned international recognition. Moment Energy’s Megafactory 1 has been named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026, putting the Surrey, B.C. operation’s approach to battery reuse in the spotlight. The facility transforms retired EV […]
Eleven Canadian Companies Named to 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch
Canada accounts for more than one-fifth of the companies on Cleantech Group’s 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch, with 11 ventures recognized for technologies spanning energy storage, geothermal power, industrial decarbonization, and wildfire response. Released today, the annual list highlights early-stage companies positioned to shape the next wave of cleantech innovation. Selected through nominations and votes […]
NorthX’s Converge 2026 to Spotlight Climate Tech Commercialization
Turning climate technology breakthroughs into commercial projects will take centre stage at Converge 2026, returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre on November 25. Hosted by NorthX, the gathering will bring together founders, investors, policymakers, researchers, and industry partners to examine the financing and policy decisions shaping Canada’s climate hard tech sector. This year’s event also […]
Energy Star Awards Recognize Efficient Products and Buildings Across Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada has revealed the recipients of the 2026 Energy Star Awards. Now celebrating its 25th year, the Energy Star Canada program recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership in promoting energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, and industrial facilities across Canada. “For 25 years, Energy Star Canada has helped Canadians save energy and save […]
Government Finds Federal Funding for 162 Clean Energy Projects Across Canada
More than 150 clean energy projects across Canada are set to receive federal support. Canada’s Minister of the Environment, Julie Dabrusi, this month unveiled nearly $70 million in support through the Green Municipal Fund’s Community Efficiency Financing and Sustainable Affordable Housing initiatives for 162 projects oriented around boosting home energy efficiency and housing affordability. These […]
AI Needs a Staggering Amount of Power. Here’s Where It May Come From.
Artificial intelligence is creating an electricity demand challenge unlike anything the energy industry has encountered before — one that could require North America to add the equivalent of Canada’s entire power system twice over in just five years. That was the scale of the challenge laid out by Aaron Foyer, Director of Research at Orennia, […]
Canada Wants to Build Faster. The Hard Part Comes Next.
Canada is trying to dramatically shorten the time it takes to approve major energy and infrastructure projects, but faster permitting alone will not guarantee that projects actually get built. That was a central theme of a discussion at Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2026 in Calgary moderated by Aaron Foyer, Director of Research at Orennia. The panel […]
Trillions in Growth, Millions of Jobs: The Great Canadian Electrification Promise
When it comes to Canada’s transition to an electrified economy, trillions of dollars could be at stake, a new report reveals. The report, which hails from New Economy Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, suggests that doubling Canada’s electricity supply could add a cumulative $3 trillion to Canada’s economy by 2050, supporting more than […]