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Feds dole out $82M for clean energy
Fifty-five projects received funding under the Ecoenergy Innovation Initiative last Friday
Construct starts on South Kent Wind project
Will be comprised of 124 turbines and produce 270 Megawatts of power
U.S. launches clean energy manufacturing program, opens Carbon Fiber Technology Facility
The Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative will provide more funding, support for manufacturers of clean energy products
Sustainability
Alberta needs clean energy standard to encourage wind energy development
Report proposes setting cap on emissions by energy producers
CO2 Solutions extends carbon capture agreement with Codexis
CO2 Solutions uses Codexis' carbonic anhydrase enzyme to enhance CO2 capture from industrial emission sources.
Outdated utility regulation is costing consumers more: report
Government pipeline regulation is boosting costs beyond what's fair for both utilities and customers.
Taxpayers federation report slams high taxes on gas
Even without a provincial sales tax, Alberta's residents are paying up to $15 in taxes per fill-up.
Technology will be key to conquering climate change in long run, Harper says
Imposing emissions targets not enough
$50M in funding available to support clean fossil fuel production, processing
Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation funding projects that reduce emissions
BC firm expects to power 80% of fuel cell buses in Europe by 2014
Ballard Power Systems' FCvelocity modules emit only water and heat, produce zero emissions
Enerkem to develop new waste-to-biofuel conversion processes
Project receives funding from Natural Resources Canada
Air Canada, Airbus to develop aviation biofuels with BioFuelNet
Industry seeks alternative energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
World passes CO2 level milestone: We’re stuck’ with global warming
Carbon measurement passes 400 ppm, shows emissions are accelerating.
Regulatory barriers shutting clean tech investors out of BC: Green party leader
Jane Sterk said sectors like wind energy would create jobs faster than gas if barriers didn't exist
Ribbon cut on $26M automotive research centre in Ontario
McMaster Automotive Resource Centre in Hamilton, Ont., will be automotive innovation hub
Fast charging electric ‘bus of tomorrow’ showcased in Indiana
Proterra EcoRide EV can run for two-and-a-half hours after charging for less than 10 minutes
UN says trade in environmentally-friendly products to almost triple, hit $2.2 trillion by 2020
Urges developing nations with abundant renewable resources to take advantage of "green trade"
Canada a global leader in profiting from sustainability: report
50 per cent of CEOs say sustainability-related initiatives have added to profits
Trade deals getting in way of sustainable planning: CEP
Union says WTO ruling will hinder provincial government's "ability to do what's right"
Toronto firm’s battery-free, underwater energy storage technology nabs venture deal
Co-managing director of the fund says this low-cost storage option "...will disrupt global energy markets."
Oil and gas firms make technological leaps while renewables industry struggles
In the race to conquer energy technology, Old Energy is winning
Quebec Stevedoring gets wood pellet handling contract
Rentech to ship biomass fuel to UK powerplant, also to OPG
Canadians must fight U.S. protectionism in the energy sector
Increased efforts needed to maintain open markets