green energy
New Brunswick town explores geothermal energy at old mine site
Engineers could begin tapping into the green energy source by 2020.
Trump dumps Obama’s ‘clean’ energy plan
Order initiates a review of the Clean Power Plan, which restricts greenhouse gas emissions at coal-fired power plants.
NA energy ministers agree to share data on clean energy
NAFTA nations commit to enhancing innovations in cleantechnologies and advancing carbon capture and storage.
Compressed air energy storage tech could save Ont. $8B
Technology would also reduce carbon emissions by 87 million tonnes over 20-year period, study suggests.
Ballard won’t meet 2014 guidance due to contract breaches in China
Fuel cell company says it has given notice that it’s terminating two licensing agreements with Azure Hydrogen.
Wind turbine noise not linked to perceived health effects: Health Canada study
Study does find relationship between increasing levels of wind turbine noise and residents’ annoyance.
Suzuki Foundation says Canada must move on clean energy
UN climate science report says limiting environmental impact may require reducing GHG emissions to zero.
LEC to acquire 100% of Territory Biofuels Ltd.
Territory owns the largest biodiesel plant in Australia with an annual capacity of 140 million litres.
Setting energy targets | PLANT
Three ways to reduce use and improve performance.
KACO, RESCo Energy form Ontario solar power partnership
KACO will provide inverter maintenance, warranty and commissioning services for 30 megawatts of installed solar power.
Former energy secretary: Canada, US need more cooperation on renewables
Steven Chu says there needs to be collaboration on hydroelectric, wind energy and transmission infrastructure.
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GM gets steamy with Detroit renewable energy
Detroit-Hamtramck plant will meet 58% of power needs with steam generated from municipal waste.
Corn belt expansion driven by US green energy policy
1.2 million acres of prairies have vanished, undermining Obama’s green energy goal.
Quebec funds efforts by RER Hydro, Boeing to build river turbine farm
The project could eventually generate up to 9MW of renewable power in Montreal from 46 riverbed turbines.
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PLANT print issue: Raise your green profile
Upgrading practices saves energy, cuts waste and does a better job of meeting environmental standards.
