HydroGraph Clean Power recently announced a “key milestone” toward expanding its business into the US. The publicly traded Vancouver-born cleantech firm officially unveiled its U.S. headquarters—situated in Austin, Texas—at an event featuring Congressman John Carter, congressional staff, industry leaders, and strategic partners. “Central Texas has always been a place where big ideas become real-world solutions,” […]
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How Metro Vancouver Can Capture the Energy Transition’s Economic Opportunity
The Metro Vancouver region is “something of a curiosity in the energy transition,” finds a new report. The report, “From Strength to Scale: How Metro Vancouver Can Capture Economic Opportunity in the Global Energy Transition,” hails from The Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, a BC-based independent non-profit. ZEIC’s report suggests that—despite “foundational advantages in clean electricity, […]
Community Hall in Edmonton Draws Federal Capital for Clean Energy Retrofit
The Sherbrooke Community League in Edmonton is set to benefit from an energy-efficient retrofitting following a federal investment. Canada is pouring more than $800,000 into the League, a treasured nonprofit hall for local residents. “The Sherbrooke Community League has long been a gathering place for residents in Edmonton’s north-central neighbourhoods,” explains Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of […]
Vancouver’s ClimateDoor Expands into U.S. with New York Acquisition
Vancouver-based ClimateDoor is expanding into the United States after acquiring Standard Demand Partners, a New York capital advisory firm focused on the energy transition. The deal marks ClimateDoor’s first acquisition and adds a New York capital desk to its commercialization platform. Standard Demand Partners co-founders Conor Wilmot and Liam Howe will join ClimateDoor’s partner team, […]
Hanon Systems to Launch Canada’s First Electric Vehicle Compressor Plant
The federal government is investing in the country’s first plant for electric compressors, a critical component of electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturing. Canada is aiming to “become a global EV supply chain leader,” according to an official statement. The federal Strategic Response Fund will supply South Korea’s Hanon Systems with $10 million to support the […]
NorthX Offers Up to $250,000 for BC University Climate Tech
NorthX Climate Tech has opened its 2026 University Call for Innovation, offering early-stage ventures between $100,000 and $250,000 each to move promising climate technologies from university labs toward commercial deployment. The upfront, non-dilutive funding does not require recipients to surrender equity. NorthX expects to distribute up to $2 million through the call. The program targets […]
Clean Energy Initiative Earmarks $1.1M for Biomass Heating System Near Lake Nipigon
Approximately 80% of all electricity generation in Canada is created from non-emitting sources, and the country boasts the second-highest share of clean energy generation in the G7. But Canada’s demand for electricity is expected to double by 2050. The federal government states that “reliable, affordable clean energy is central to our mission.” Through the Federal […]
Canada Pours $5M into Quebec Project for Battery Minerals Production
Canada is seeking to build out the nation’s critical minerals supply chain as part of a range of strategic investments targeting clean energy and transportation infrastructure. “Canada has what the world wants,” says Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson. “We are building the infrastructure required to get those resources to diverse markets.” This […]
Sherbrooke’s Calogy Solutions to Power Air-Cooling Tech for Drones in Harsh Conditions
AIRO Group Holdings has tapped a Canadian company to help a subsidiary advance high-perfomance drone operations. AIRO’s Jaunt Air Mobility announced this month that it has selected Université de Sherbrooke spinoff Calogy Solutions to design the battery system for its recently unveiled next-generation hybrid-electric drone variants, the JC-250 and the JX-250. “We are pleased to […]
Investment Targets EV Adoption with More Chargers, Support for Educational Initiatives
Travis Allan, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council, suggests that “driving electric can save a Canadian household between $23,000 and $32,000 over 10 years.” Canada’s official “Auto Strategy” aims to make it easier for Canadian families and businesses to switch to an electric vehicle. In this vein, the federal […]