We cover news focused on Canada as well as international topics. Some of the topics we cover include: announcements of a big policy change, new energy-efficiency incentive programs, research into new green building materials being developed, reports about the growth of the green building industry.
After 22 months of deliberation, Project Nujio’qonik just got the go ahead. The plant is set to be built between the west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador and is aiming to produce 250,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year. This […]
While new buildings that run exclusively on clean energy steal most of the headlines, the work that’s being done to make existing commercial buildings more energy-efficient may be even more important. That’s especially the case if Canada is to achieve
BGO completed Ontario’s first all-electric net-zero carbon speculative industrial building, one of four buildings in the Fifth Line Business Park in Milton, Ontario. This pioneering structure is powered by a 500kW rooftop solar array that negates 100 percent of annual
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday the creation of the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to help tackle the nation’s housing shortage. The federal government will allocate $6 billion for infrastructure necessary for new housing construction, $5 billion of which
Embarking on a mission to contribute to environmental conservation one meal at a time, the Eden Aeroponics Initiative recently launched its crowdfunding campaign. This ambitious endeavour aims to expand the production of innovative indoor aeroponic gardens, setting a financial target
Elastochem, a visionary entity in the realm of building materials, has escalated its commitment to environmental stewardship by integrating electric forklifts into its daily operations. This strategic decision complements their ongoing environmental initiative, wherein the company repurposes over 200 million
Canada is actively pursuing innovative solutions to combat climate change and simultaneously reduce expenses by investing in energy efficient buildings. One key area of focus is the buildings sector, where the Canadian government is playing a pivotal role in fostering
University of Toronto’s Trinity College recently etched its name in history by becoming the pioneering North American post-secondary institution to secure a designated green loan for the construction of the Lawson Centre for Sustainability. This feat was made possible through
The Government of Canada is set to launch discussions in early January 2024 to start an innovative housing design catalogue initiative to help tackle the country’s housing shortage. According to recent research, nearly 17% of Canadians are living in homes
By preserving and cultivating its resources, Hamilton is evolving into a city capable of sustaining itself. The City is working towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 by pioneering energy management systems, new energy technology and developing greener, safer,
