Tag: Funding
TransCanada testing new Calgary based pipeline safety technology
Testing locations include both ends of the Keystone pipeline TransCanada says a set of very sharp ears is being added to their pipeline monitoring and leak detection program, thanks to innovative new technology from Calgary based Hifi Engineering. After extensive testing in the lab, TransCanada, Enbridge and the Government of Alberta are teaming up for a […]
Trudeau govt meets with Toyota about plans for clean energy tech, zero emission cars
Canada produces a vehicle every 14 seconds, 2.4 million vehicles every year Canada’s Innovation Minister met with Toyota Chairman to discuss the automaker’s plans to expand its clean technology markets in Canada, according to a Government of Canada press release. Canada is an ideal market for the development and early adoption of emerging technologies, such […]
Clean energy news brief July 24: Canada funding next-gen clean energy projects
Also in this brief: US Energy Dept. gives $46.2 million for 48 solar tech projects, US fuel ethanol production continues to grow in 2017 Canadian government looking to fund next-generation clean energy infrastructure projects Investing in next generation clean energy infrastructure and technologies will advance Canada’s efforts to build a clean economy, create well-paying jobs for middle-class Canadians […]
Corporate solar sector funding hits $4.6 billion in first half of 2017
Solar public market funding in first half of 2017 increased to $934M versus $276M in 2016 Mercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its report on funding and merger and acquisition activity for the solar sector in the first half and second quarter of 2017, according to a press release. Total […]
Lawmakers seek probe into alleged Russian funding of anti-fracking groups
U.S. anti-fracking groups named in letter either ignored accusations or outright dismissed them By Seth Whitehead, EnergyInDepth Whispers of Russian interference in American affairs just won’t go away. And it’s not just the alleged interference you’re probably thinking of that’s in the news again. U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Energy […]
Alberta provides $1.5 billion for Calgary Green Line
City of Calgary estimates Green Line will reduce GHG emissions by 30,000 tonnes annually The Alberta government announced it will be providing one-third of the Calgary Green Line total project cost. The $1.53 billion over eight years will come from the Climate Leadership Plan, according to an Alberta Government press release. The transit project will serve […]
Cleanup boost for old oil and gas sites to create jobs
Petroleum Services Association of Canada applauds Alberta government for introducing orphan wells program The Alberta government introduced legislation that would allow it to lend Orphan Well Association (OWA) $235 million to speed up proper abandonment and reclamation of a growing number of oil and gas well sites that no longer have a responsible owner, according […]
Canada to invest $1.8 billion on clean innovation in developing countries
Canada will deliver support through trusted partners with expertise in finance solutions to address climate change Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change announced Canada will invest nearly $1.8 billion to mobilize private-sector support for developing countries’ efforts to transition to cleaner, more sustainable economies. This funding is part of Canada’s $2.65 billion pledge to […]
Energy Department launches plan to grow US hydropower 50% by 2050
Today, only 3% of the nation’s dams currently generate electricity WASHINGTON – The US Department of Energy has released a new report looking at the future of hydropower through 2050 that finds with continued technology advancements, innovative market mechanisms, and a focus on environmental sustainability, hydropower in the US could grow from 101 GW to nearly 150 GW […]
Islamic State ‘caliphate’ shrinks 12% in 2016, oil revenues down – IHS
“For groups like the Islamic State, the battle for hearts and minds is just as important, if not more important, than the military confrontation” Territory controlled by the Islamic State shrunk by 12 per cent in the first six months of 2016, according to new analysis released by IHS Inc. In 2015, the Islamic State’s […]
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