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Bloomberg funds youth-led climate action in 100 cities worldwide

April 12, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on April 10, 2024. By Syris Valentine Young people have for generations signed their names in history’s ledger as agents of change. James Monroe and Alexander Hamilton celebrated their [Read more]

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How much do rich countries owe in climate aid? That’s the trillion-dollar question.

April 12, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on April 12, 2024. By Jake Bittle Last year’s United Nations climate conference in the United Arab Emirates ended on a surprising high note as the world’s countries endorsed [Read more]

Student Resources

Thumbs up from industry for Ottawa’s new hydrogen strategy

January 3, 2021 Markham Hislop

Rating: High school and post-secondary Summary: Markham interviews Mark Kirby, CEO of the Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association, about the Dec. 16, 2020 announcement of a Canadian hydrogen strategy from the federal government. Related [Read more]

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Alberta adds industrial facilities to energy efficiency program with extra $88 million

May 11, 2018 Markham Hislop

Single industrial facilities are eligible for incentives of up to $1 million per year, multiple facilities up to $2 million Industrial facilities will save energy and money by upgrading equipment and making energy improvements through [Read more]

Innovation

9 oil sands innovation challenge projects receive $70 million in funding – partial upgrading, GHG reductions

May 9, 2018 Markham Hislop

One project from Imperial could reduce emissions 60% compared to conventional SAGD Nine Alberta oil sands technologies will receive more than $70 million through the Oil Sands Innovation Challenge to support economic growth in the [Read more]

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Innovation

Sales of electric buses increased 40% from 2016 to 2017

April 30, 2018 Markham Hislop

Adoption of electric buses expected to be focused in regions with government funding due to high upfront cost A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for medium and heavy duty electric drive buses, providing [Read more]

electric buses
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Governments invest $43 million in 40 electric buses for Edmonton Transit

April 16, 2018 Markham Hislop

Governments of Canada, Alberta will provide over $3.3 billion in federal funding to province over next decade A fleet of electric buses will soon be arriving in Edmonton, paid for by the governments of Canada, [Read more]

economic development
Alberta

62 new Alberta projects receiving regional economic development support of $3.9 million

April 11, 2018 Markham Hislop

Economic Development Minister Deron Bilous, left, and Jonathan Clarkson 111 projects already receiving close to $9 million in support through first and second intakes of CARES program The Alberta Government announced the approval of 62 [Read more]

industries
Alberta

New $35 million Alberta program helps energy-intensive industries emissions

March 28, 2018 Markham Hislop

Funding for challenge is part of $1.4-billion investment, over seven years, for innovation projects Large industrial emitters with innovative ideas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money are invited to apply for funding from [Read more]

first nations
Canada

Canada approves funding for majority First Nation-owned $1.6 billion power transmission line

March 27, 2018 Markham Hislop

Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Line Project will connect remote First Nations communities to Ontario power grid, eliminate need for diesel electricity generation One of the most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects in Canada’s history got the [Read more]

communities
Alberta

Alberta Government announces distribution of funding for coal communities

March 19, 2018 Markham Hislop

Program includes $40-million fund income support to workers transitioning from thermal coal mines and coal-fired power plants to new jobs or retirement Alberta announced the distribution of funding for the coal communities that will be [Read more]

clean
Innovation

Vancouver’s clean technology sector receives big funding boost

March 16, 2018 Markham Hislop

Record-breaking 13 Canadian companies made Global Cleantech 100 List for 2018 and three made the list of “Ones to Watch” Three local Vancouver companies will benefit from Federal funding to help grow the Canadian clean [Read more]

jobs
Alberta

Alberta spending $54 million for ‘green’ municipal projects

March 15, 2018 Markham Hislop

Alberta Municipal Solar Program supported about 85 jobs since March 2016 according to Alberta Government The Alberta government announced it is helping support municipalities by investing in new programs that will save communities money and [Read more]

No Picture
British Columbia

New Innovation Commission to support BC technology commercialization, jobs

March 13, 2018 Markham Hislop

Commissioner will strengthen national and cross-border relationships and help leverage federal funding programs in support of B.C.’s tech and innovation sector Technology entrepreneurs and businesses throughout British Columbia will be better able to access provincial [Read more]

indigenous
Alberta

Indigenous partnerships required to bid in Alberta’s 2nd round of renewable energy power

February 8, 2018 Markham Hislop

Albertans will see new jobs, more private-sector investment and increased green power generation as the next phase of the Renewable Electricity Program focuses on partnerships with Indigenous communities, according to an Alberta government press release. [Read more]

Innovation

Western Canada’s hydrogen fuel cell sector gets Federal funding boost

February 5, 2018 Markham Hislop

Funding will enhance global profile of Western Canadian clean technology companies, companies attract new investment Companies in Western Canada’s hydrogen and fuel cell industry will benefit from additional support to raise their global profile, generate [Read more]

indigenous
Alberta

Kainai First Nation announces climate change adaptation initiative funded by Alberta

February 5, 2018 Markham Hislop

“This will help our community develop a much-needed climate adaptation plan as well as inspire youth and elders” The Kainai First Nation will use a grant funded by Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan to work with [Read more]

In the Spotlight

Alberta needs a Plan B

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

Oil finally has a competitor (electricity) Alberta already has a Plan A. It’s called the Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan. To understand how risky it is, you need to understand OPEC’s “Oil and Gas [Read more]

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