What Are The Top 5 Innovations For Low-Carbon Cities?
Major urban low-carbon innovations include net metering, vehicle fleet emissions standards, complete streets zoning, wind-powered trains and electric buses, all driven by regulation and policy.
Toronto
$14,000 EV Rebates Part Of $8.3 Billion Ontario Climate Change Plan
Originally published on EV Obsession. We previously covered news of Ontario’s rumored $8.3 billion climate change plan, one which features substantial incentives for electric vehicle buyers and owners. It seems that our earlier coverage of the plan was accurate, as the version of the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan revealed … [continued]
12¢/kWh Average On 140 MW Of Solar Projects In Ontario
Originally published on Sustainnovate. By Henry Lindon The Canadian province of Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) recently awarded around 140 megawatts (MW) worth of new solar energy project contracts at a weighted average price of CAD$0.1567/kWh (US$0.12), according to recent reports. The roughly 140 MW worth of project capacity … [continued]
Storage News: Leclanché Will Supply Ontario One Of World’s Largest Energy Storage Systems
Swiss battery manufacturer Leclanché has been selected by Hecate Canada Storage II, LLP, an emerging Canadian Project Development and Electrical Systems Integrator, to deliver a 13 MW/53 MWh energy storage system. The system will stand as one of the largest grid ancillary storage services projects in North America. According to Solar … [continued]
Free Nissan LEAF When You Get A Condo & Parking Spot
Originally published on EV Obsession. A Toronto, Canada, condo by the name of “Bside at Minto Westside” has taken a somewhat new approach to selling condos + parking spaces — offer prospective buyers a free Nissan LEAF with such a purchase. To be specific, the offer seems to be there … [continued]
Toronto Announces Continual “10-Minute-Or-Better” Transit Service
A round of convenient transit advancements for Toronto will become active through the end of 2015 and on into 2016. The overall result: last week, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced a continual “10-Minute-Or-Better” service network. The press release solidified that Toronto will enjoy 52 streetcar, subway, and bus routes that … [continued]
North America’s #1 Urban Cultivator
Urban Cultivator is a Surrey, BC, company that helps customers grow microgreens & herbs in the kitchen. They’ve grown into an industry leader.
Solar Power Booming In Japan
Originally published on Energy Post. By Rudolf ten Hoedt A first gold rush driven by generous subsidies led to an uncontrolled boom in solar power projects in Japan, of which, however, only a very small percentage actually got built. Now, however, the government has taken charge and serious developers are entering … [continued]
Steam Whistle Brewing — Combination Of Classic Cars and Green Energy
Originally published on Gas2. By Zachary Coffey What do Canadian craft brews, classic American cars, and green energy have in common? Steam Whistle Brewing, a Toronto, Canada-based craft brewery that is an exemplary model of the green revolution infiltrating the brewing industry, combining our love of cool cars, green technology, … [continued]
Top 10 Cleantech Cluster Companies
For a third year in a row, the Top 10 Best of cleantech’s cluster companies were honored at the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) Later Stage Awards Gala. The GCCA’s Global Top 10 Winners represent the best of the association’s nearly 50 member clusters and over 10,000 member companies. The GCCA Global Top 10 … [continued]
