Postal service’s fleet of 14,000 vehicles to be fully electric by 2040 Canada Post [last week] laid out its key commitments for the Corporation to reduce its environmental footprint and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Canada Post has earmarked $1 billion to cut emissions and transform its fleet. With nearly … [continued]
While private financial institutions & businesses are investing to make Canada a clean energy leader – which citizens want – Ottawa drags it feet.
Author’s note: I apologize if you find this article offensive, or in bad taste. This event is a tragedy, and my thoughts are with the family of the Soldier killed: Cpl Nathan Cirillo. It is not my intent to cast a negative light on anyone or anything, or make a … [continued]
Canada’s capital got on board with a $2.1 billion light rail plan this week. A 12.5 kilometer, 13 station light rail system in Ottawa — to be called the Confederation Line — is expected to be fully-functional in 2018. The unanimous vote comes after a 2006 light rail about-face. … [continued]
Aside from the cleantech project, cleantech policy, cleantech consumer product round-ups I’m in the midst of finishing, here’s a round-up of some of the latest news on new cleantech technology: 1. Wind Energy Forecasting Technology Saves Millions of Dollars a Year “The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has developed … [continued]
