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Fort Chipewyan solar project gets $4.5M federal funding
The federal government is contributing $4.5 million towards a solar project in Fort Chipewyan that is designed to be Canada’s largest off-grid solar project.
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EEA Annual Report: $850 million in economic growth
The government agency charged with making Alberta more energy efficient has injected $850 million of economic growth into the province since it began in 2017, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 5.7 million tonnes.
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Canmore plugs in 1st chargers for EV network
The Peaks to Prairies electric vehicle charging network is taking shape as Canmore, Alta. plugs in the first of 20 planned charger sites. Continue reading “Canmore plugs in 1st chargers for EV network”
Edmonton is increasing its solar rebates
Thinking about installing solar panels for your residential home in Edmonton? Now is the time. Continue reading “Edmonton is increasing its solar rebates”
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos ‘Very Excited’ With Electric Cars
Signs now point to Amazon.com eventually becoming a competitor of ailing Tesla Inc.
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Feds Launching Low Carbon Cities Throughout Canada
On Thursday, the Canadian Government announced that a $40-million investment has been made for the Atmospheric Fund to create Canada’s first ever climate centre in the Greater Toronto area. Continue reading “Feds Launching Low Carbon Cities Throughout Canada”
Solar-powered car built by U of C students wins international race
A solar-powered car built by a team of Calgary engineering students came first place in its category at an international racing competition over the weekend. Continue reading “Solar-powered car built by U of C students wins international race”
Alberta town becomes solar-powered net zero community
What began as a friendly rivalry between two southern Alberta towns has ended with what may be one of the most extensive programs of solar power anywhere in the country.
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Tesla outsold Mercedes-Benz in the US for the 1st time
In the third quarter this year, Tesla sold 69,925 vehicles in the US. Mercedes-Benz sold 66,542.
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Canadian Study: Climate change may cost world 1/6 of all marine life
WASHINGTON — The world’s oceans will likely lose about one sixth of its fish and other marine life by the end of the century if climate change continues on its current path, a new study says. Continue reading “Canadian Study: Climate change may cost world 1/6 of all marine life”
