Alberta has long been recognized for its significant involvement in the fossil fuel sector, famous for its vast oil sands. Increasingly, the province is also a hotbed for innovation in clean energy, especially hydrogen, as well as wind and solar. This year alone saw many local upstarts advance tech, commercialize product, win awards, and raise […]
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Volkswagen and Patriot Battery Metals Forge Strategic Lithium Partnership
PowerCo SE, the battery division of Volkswagen Group, and Patriot Battery Metals have announced a strategic partnership marking Volkswagen’s first foray into the lithium supply chain. This partnership aligns with PowerCo’s vertical integration strategy, which spans from raw materials to battery production, and solidifies its commitment to securing a sustainable, long-term lithium supply. Volkswagen Group […]
Deep Sky Secures $40M Grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst
Deep Sky, a Quebec-based carbon removal project developer, has announced a $40 million USD grant commitment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. The funds will support the construction of Deep Sky Alpha (formerly Deep Sky Labs) and advance research and testing of direct air capture (DAC) technologies. This milestone marks Catalyst’s first-ever investment in a Canadian project […]
Nouveau Monde Graphite Secures $50M Investment from Canada Growth Fund and Québec
Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) has secured a USD $50 million equity investment from the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) and the Government of Québec, through Investissement Québec (IQ). The funding, subject to regulatory approvals, will help advance NMG’s Phase-2 Matawinie Mine and Bécancour Battery Material Plant toward commercial operations. The investment aims to support detailed engineering, […]
CarbiCrete Partners with Meta to Accelerate Cement-Free Concrete Adoption
Montreal’s CarbiCrete, a pioneer in concrete decarbonization, has announced a groundbreaking carbon financing partnership with Meta, aiming to scale its cement-free concrete technology across Canada. The collaboration will facilitate the installation of CarbiCrete’s equipment at Canal Block, an Ontario-based block-maker, and enhance capacity at Patio Drummond, a Quebec facility where CarbiCrete’s technology is already in […]
Canada Invests $152M to Boost Alberta’s Clean Energy Projects
Following the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy, Canada this month unveiled more than $150 million in investments targeting clean energy projects across Alberta. The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program funding was awarded to nine projects this round. These solar, wind, and grid infrastructure projects are expected to displace 760,000 tonnes of harmful […]
Air Canada Purchases Canada’s First Low-Carbon Aviation Fuel
In a major milestone for Canadian aviation and sustainability, Air Canada has become the first airline to purchase low-carbon aviation fuel (LCAF) produced domestically. The fuel, created by Parkland at its Burnaby Refinery, represents a significant step toward reducing aviation sector emissions and fostering a sustainable future. The pilot batch of approximately 101,000 litres of […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Cut Aviation Emissions by Two-Thirds by 2050
The widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could reduce aviation industry emissions by nearly two-thirds by 2050, according to a new report by Cleantech Group. SAF adoption for long-haul flights alone, which make up just 6.2% of all flights, has the potential to eliminate half of the industry’s emissions. However, decarbonizing short- and medium-haul […]
BC Hydro Selects Nine Wind Projects to Power B.C.’s Future
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 […]
TELUS SmartEnergy Pilot Aims to Lower Energy Bills
A couple of months ago, Techcouver reported on an initiative from TELUS that aims to help customers save on energy bills. The launch from TELUS, SmartEnergy, is a tech-forward approach to reducing bills and one’s environmental footprint, according to the company. “With SmartEnergy, our goal is to empower Canadians with the best technology, devices, and information […]