The $15 million effort involving four other countries and the United Nations Environment Program is aimed at reducing powerful but relatively short-lived pollutants to bring about near-term results in the battle against climate change.

Albertans are passionate about balancing the development of this province’s rich resources with environmental stewardship. The Emerald Awards recognize and reward the excellent environmental initiatives undertaken each year by large and small corporations, individuals, not-for-profit associations, community groups and governments.

You can submit your nominations BEFORE Feb. 24th, 2012 by visiting http://emeraldfoundation.ca/emerald-awards/nominations/

Each year the Foundation receives nominations in ten established categories. Nominations open in November and close at the end of February.
A panel of knowledgeable judges, with cross-sectoral experience, carry out an independent evaluation based on criteria outlined in the nominations package and select the finalists and recipients.

In June each year, about 500 guests gather in Edmonton or Calgary to celebrate environmental excellence in Alberta and provide recognition to those individuals and organizations whose commitment to our environment truly demonstrates leadership. Because of their ingenuity, dedication and hard work, …

The design software giant talked up the results of its aggressive work to consolidate servers, as well as a new version of its cloud-enabled Green Building Studio web service and a success story from its Clean Tech Partnership Program in its latest Sustainability Summit.

Today, the BC Government announced another in a series of many energy plans and strategies. The 2012 Natural Gas Strategy actually puts energy front and centre for economic development in the Province. The policy is big on ideas, but short on details. According to the Government, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is to be the key driver for the provincial economy for decades to come.  The global demand for liquefied natural gas is strong and BC's estimated natural gas reserves are substantial. Local First Nations have expressed support for LNG facilities and the pipelines that will bring the natural gas from the North. Nominating LNG as a pillar of the BC economy makes good sense. How the new energy plan is implemented is of course, critical. For the BC renewable energy industry, growing the demand for electricity in the Province is a good thing. The important decision is how much of the new LNG development will be powered by ...

 

SDTC is accepting Statements of Interest from February 22nd to April 18th, 2012
SDTC invests in late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of clean technologies by Canadian companies in a range of innovative solutions across all industries that address Climate Change, Clean Air, Water and Soil.
CONNECT with SDTC Applications:
Applications@sdtc.ca & www.sdtc.ca/applications
JOIN one of their upcoming Statement of Interest Webinar Workshops: www.sdtc.ca/workshops
•         SDTC Investment Priorities webinar will take place February 17th 11:00am – 1:00pm EST.

•         Additional webinars related to preparing a Statement of Interest application to follow in February and March (dates to be confirmed).

 

The IPP Sea Breeze Power is launching a $300 million shovel-ready wind farm at the northern end of Vancouver Island, BC. The Cape Scott project will feature 55 Vestas turbines that will generate close to 100MW. It took ten years to develop in partnership with three First Nations and will be the first wind farm on the coast of British Columbia. It is expected to come on line in early 2013. Two other plants are already in operation in the north-east of the province. “The wind resource on Vancouver Island is one of the most economic in the world”, said Sea Breeze President and CEO, Paul Manson. “We collected four years of wind data, had twelve sites on an investigative use permit and ended up one of three bidders out of 19 to be approved by BC Hydro,” ...

March 12, 2012
8:00 am	to	4:00 pm

PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada along with co-sponsors and collaborators invites you and representatives of your organization to participate in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) – Showcase of Technologies.

This highly informative event will present insights into new and emerging technologies. These technologies address high priority challenges, identified by producers, for innovative oil, gas and oil sands applications for exploration, production and the protection of the environment.

This forum will be of interest to producers and other oil and gas industry stakeholders who would like to learn more about emerging technologies that are helping to bridge the innovation gap and climbing towards full commercialization.

Opportunities

- Learn about innovative strategies and technological solutions to address emerging upstream oil and gas industry needs to drive results

- Hear about new technologies which have been demonstrated but are still at the early stages of …

February 1, 2012
6:00 pm	to	8:00 pm

Date: February 1, 2012

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: Ambers Brewery, 9926 78 Avenue NW Edmonton

Topic: Industry Perspectives on the CleanTech Industry in Alberta

Speakers: Kyle Kasawski, Solar Productions, Landmark Group, David Neely, Canadian Smart Grid / Smart Cities – Integration Leader, GE Energy, Klaas Rodenburg, Sustainable Design, Stantec Consulting
Cost: $20 for drink & snacks and a 1 year individual membership to ACTia (limited time offer)

Register for this event

Listen to brief presentations from both SME and larger industry players about their perspectives on the CleanTech Industry in Alberta. Network with like-minded people from business, industry groups, potential investors and government.  Come network and enjoy some food and drinks!

What is ACTia?

ACTia is an association that focuses on addressing common issues facing the clean technology industry. ACTia’s mandate is to promote clean technologies to the private and public sectors. Key areas of interest to …

The Niagara Tunnel Project in Ontario, Canada has reached a significant milestone with half of the tunnel now fully lined with concrete. When it is finished, the smooth concrete lining will ensure the efficient and uninterrupted flow of Niagara River water through this 10.2 km tunnel to the Sir Adam Beck generating stations for the next 100 years. Digging the tunnel using the largest hard-rock boring machine in the world, dubbed “Big Becky,” was completed last spring. The Niagara Tunnel is one of the largest hydropower projects in the world and will supply enough clean, renewable electricity to power 160,000 homes when it goes online in 2013. It currently employs more than 400 people and it is estimated it will bring $1 billion in economic benefits to the region. “The Niagara Tunnel Project is an example of how the province ...

February 13, 2012 1:00 pm

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February 14, 2012 11:00 am

WADE Canada, the voice of Canada’s decentralized energy industry, invites you to attend PART I of a two-part investment boosting program (valued at $1,200). Grow your company by attracting clients, partners and investors to your clean energy technology business. We thought you might also like to connect with more like-minded professionals across the country, so you’ll receive a free 1-year membership with WADE Canada too!

PART I

Building Capacity Program, Live Webinar

February 13, 2012    1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Mountain

February 14, 2012    9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Mountain

This 2-hour webinar will provide professional business training, offering ways to strengthen your business proposal and verbal pitch, a “12 questions” methodology to better tailor your value proposition. Armed with improved selling tools, webinar participants will be invited to meet with investors and potential business partners at a clean energy event this spring (Part II).

REGISTER HERE

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