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 […]
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Nano One Secures $18M in Québec Support for Battery Innovation
Nano One Materials Candiac, a subsidiary of cleantech leader Nano One Materials, has received $18 million in funding from the Government of Québec to advance its lithium-ion battery technology. This includes a $15 million loan from the Ministry of the Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE) through Investissement Québec and a $3 million grant from the […]
Canadians Demand Action on Electrified Transit to Combat Climate Change
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has released a new survey highlighting growing public concern over the environmental impact of traditional transit emissions. The findings reveal overwhelming support for electrified transit as a critical step toward sustainability. The survey underscores the urgency of transitioning to greener transportation. An impressive 83% of […]
AI’s Power Surge Challenges Canada’s Electricity Grid
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies worldwide, but its rapid growth is presenting significant challenges to Canada’s electricity grid. In a recent report from RBC Thought Leadership, Shaz Merwat highlights the transformative impact of AI on energy demand, the grid’s reliability, and emissions. The Energy-Intensive Reality of AI AI operations, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, consume […]
$8M Investment Targets Clean Energy Projects in Remote B.C. Communities
British Columbia is home to more than 40 remote communities, primarily governed by First Nations, which remain unconnected to the province’s electricity grid. Currently, most of these communities depend on diesel generators for electricity. But as Canada reaches for lofty “Net Zero” goals, regional government is hoping to change that. Seven remote First Nations in […]
Midea Deepens Footprint in Canada Amid Push for Clean Energy Solutions
The world’s largest producer of major appliances is intensifying its presence in Canada as the country pushes for an ambitious “Net Zero” economy. China’s Midea, established in 1968, is a maker of smart home solutions and heat pump technologies, among other clean energy products. The manufacturing giant boasts 17 research and development centres in nearly as […]
Innovate BC Highlights Ideon and Rockburst in Latest Ignite Awards
Innovate BC has awarded $1.5 million to five research and development projects through its Ignite program, accelerating innovation across British Columbia. The funded initiatives address critical challenges in healthcare, mining emissions reduction, and more, fostering industry competitiveness and job creation province-wide. “We are proud to deliver the Ignite program, which provides critical funding to drive […]
CICE Invests $7.7M in Climate and Wildfire Tech to Accelerate Decarbonization
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has announced the recipients of its latest funding opportunities, investing a total of $7.7 million in 13 innovative climate tech companies. These non-dilutive investments, made through CICE’s Call for Wildfire Tech and the July 2024 Open Call for Innovation, align with CICE’s mission to accelerate transformative decarbonization […]
Bridging Innovation and Investment: Jonah Goldman’s Insights at CONVERGE
The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) hosted their annual CONVERGE conference today in Vancouver and it opened with a thought-provoking discussion on the future of climate technology and the financial and structural challenges that come with scaling solutions for a net-zero world. Sarah Goodman, President and CEO of CICE, sat down with Jonah Goldman […]
Swap Robotics Secures $3 Million Investment from ARRAY Technologies
Kitchener-based Swap Robotics has received a significant boost in its mission to revolutionize solar power deployment, securing a $3 million investment from ARRAY Technologies, a global leader in solar tracker technology. The investment, part of Swap Robotics’ pre–Series A funding round, highlights ARRAY’s commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the utility-scale solar sector. ARRAY […]