Tag: emissions
B.C. ferries to reduce GHG emissions using renewable natural gas
Seaspan Ferries Corporation became the first Canadian marine company to pilot the use of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced...
Canada invests $960M in renewable energy and grid modernization projects
The Government of Canada announced the launch of a $964-million program to support smart renewable energy and grid modernization projects that will lower emissions by investing...
Green Municipal Fund turns 20
The Green Municipal Fund (GMF), managed by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), is celebrating 20 years of financial support for communities across Canada.
“GMF...
CaGBC, RAIC attempt to address emission target shortfalls in building code
Recently, Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) sent a joint letter to National Research Council (NRC) and...
Commentary: Why Canada needs a strategy for aging assets
Asset management budgets are strained. That’s not new news. But the fact that this is the case in a time of record infrastructure investment...
Ottawa discussing cogeneration system upgrades
The City of Ottawa could save an additional $80 million in utility costs over 25 years after the Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water...
NRCan releases RFP for Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
Minister of Natural Resources Amarjeet Sohi, announced that Natural Resources Canada is launching the first request for proposals (RFP) for its Zero Emission Vehicle...
Enhance Energy closes deal for Alberta Carbon Trunk Line
Enhance Energy Inc. has announced the completion of all required arrangements related to the previously announced project development and coordination agreement and long-term service...
Enbridge to help Toronto convert household waste to energy
Enbridge and the City of Toronto have announced plans for a joint project to construct the City's first renewable natural gas facility, located at...
Federal funding granted for clean rail research projects
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of $25,000 for a project at Université du Québec à Rimouski called “Application of new technologies...