Friday, April 18, 2025
CIB to invest up to $170M in clean energy storage project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) will invest up to $170 million in the half billion dollar Oneida Energy Storage project, in Southwestern Ontario. Under the…
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Innovative affordable housing pilot project in Vancouver
An affordable rental housing pilot project is underway in Vancouver that will help BC Housing evaluate innovative building materials and designs aimed at tackling affordability,…
Support for new and retrofitted energy efficient affordable housing
Through Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative, the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced they are investing over $2 million for 34 plans,…
UBC breaks ground on $23 million renewable energy hub
A new $23 million renewable energy hub will transform an entire city block at the University of British Columbia into a smart energy district, including…
Canada invests in energy efficiency project for NS hospital
The Government of Canada announced a $25,000 investment for a pilot project at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital to improve its energy efficiency. The pilot will…
Ground broken on Alberta solar projects
GP JOULE North America announced it has broken ground on a 106-megawatt solar PV portfolio for Concord Pacific. “GP JOULE is proud to work with…
SaskPower to invest over $7M to improve service in downtown Regina
A thriving downtown needs reliable power, and SaskPower is investing over $7 million in Regina’s central business district this year to upgrade its electrical system…
TTC Approves Framework to Electrify Bus Fleet
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is leveraging its clean electricity production and electrification expertise to help reduce transportation sector emissions. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) board…
SaskPower Refurbishing E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station
E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station, which was first commissioned in 1963, is undergoing a thorough and comprehensive refurbishment that will run until spring 2025. The station…
Canada’s Largest Solar Energy Facility Now Operational in Alberta
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation along with partner Obton A/S, have achieved operational status for the 132MWac Claresholm Solar Project, which is now producing clean, renewable power…
Milestone Achieved for Appalaches-Maine Interconnection Line project
The Quebec government has given the green light to the Appalaches–Maine Interconnection Line project. This decision follows a 20-month environmental assessment process and a sustained…
Funding for recreation and green infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan
More than $53 million in joint funding for 24 recreation and green infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will help the province address infrastructure improvements to arenas,…
Canada renewable power report reveals new industry trends
Canada’s biggest oil-producing province, Alberta, is expected to see the fastest growth in renewable energy capacity between 2018 and 2023, according to a new report…
New Brunswick receives support for SMR infrastructure development
New support for small modular reactor (SMR) research and technology development in New Brunswick will help produce non-emitting energy and reduce storage of nuclear waste.…
Keeyask, Canada’s newest hydro project, complete ahead of schedule
Renewable electricity has started being produced at Keeyask Generating Station in Manitoba, six-months ahead of the project’s control schedule. A further six units will be…
Investments for two green infrastructure projects in B.C.
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have confirmed funding for two green infrastructure projects that will be key to transitioning the communities to renewable…
Yukon tables investments for infrastructure and renewable energy
Yukon Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver has tabled a $1.79 billion budget that includes significant investments in community infrastructure and renewable energy projects. “Having…
Location and commitment announced for Yukon Energy project
Yukon Energy has announced that a site on Robert Service Way near the Alaska Highway will be the future home of its grid-scale energy storage…
New recommendations and leadership for BC Hydro’s site C
The British Columbia government is acting to address the challenges facing Site C from COVID-19 and other factors to ensure the energy infrastructure project is…
Pirate Harbour wind energy pilot underway in Nova Scotia
Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP), a leading paper manufacturer, has taken another significant step in the development process for a 112-megawatt wind farm with the installation…
Support for infrastructure renewal in three Alberta communities
Maintenance upgrades at Alberta government facilities will support new construction jobs and boost economic recovery in Calgary, Edmonton, and Wetaskiwin. Together, the governments of Canada…
Quebec proceeds with historic Apuiat wind farm project
The Quebec government and local Innu communities are moving forward with a historic partnership that will enable the large-scale Apuiat wind farm project to become…
Comtech appoints Hugo Blasutta head of advisory board
Comtech Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Hugo Blasutta as Chair of the firm’s Advisory Board. “I’m extremely pleased that Hugo has joined our Advisory…
On the way to net zero at Ottawa library and archives
Significant enhancements to achieve net-zero carbon are being made to the joint Ottawa Public Library (OPL)–Library and Archives Canada (LAC) facility, which will soon take…