Clean Energy
Funding Available for Clean Technology Projects: SDTC Calls for Statements of Interest for its Sixteenth Round of Funding
Ottawa, Ontario, September 2, 2009 – Clean technology developers from across Canada are invited to submit Statements of Interest to the $550-million SD Tech Fund™, as Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) opens its sixteenth funding round. “Despite the current economic challenges, we are on the cusp of a global cleantech revolution which is driving the [...]
Healthcare, green tech brighten dim U.S. jobs picture by Matthew Goldstein, Reuters columnist
Some of this money would come from direct government spending, matching grants, tax incentives, loan guarantees and bonds. But private-sector investments are expected to account for the lion’s share, the study found. Much of that would be induced by an expanded market for renewable energy and conservation projects created by a carbon cap-and-trade system and [...]
Book Your Exhibit Space Today! Eastern Ontario Economic Showcase with Donald Trump – September 24, 2009
TAKE CHARGE In challenging economic times, it’s time to take charge, explore ideas and cultivate opportunities. Be one of 90 community and business exhibitors at this prestigious and exclusive business development event. TAKE ACTION Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn; develop strategic partnerships; increase your community profile; examine potential commercialization links; and network [...]
ICT Opportunities in the Cleantech Sector 3
ICT’s Potential Environmental Impact in Other Sectors In the previous post the potential to improve the environmental impact of the ICT sector itself was examined. In this post we investigate the potential for ICT to reduce the negative ecological impacts of other sectors. E-business Ordering a book online has 14 times less of a carbon [...]
Ottawa Cleantech Initiative Breakfast – Wednesday June 24, 2009
Colonel By Boardroom, 2nd Floor City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Moving Bits Instead of Electrons: How the ICT Sector is Uniquely Positioned to be Powered by Renewable Energy Guest Speakers Bill St. Arnaud, Chief Research Officer, CANARIE Inc. Session Overview One of the major challenges of utilizing more renewable [...]
Iogen and Shell to provide biomass-infused gas in Ottawa
By Ottawa Business Journal Staff Wed, Jun 10, 2009 12:00 PM EST A partnership between local firm Iogen Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell will result in cellulosic ethanol-enriched gasoline being used in Ottawa for a limited time, company officials announced Wednesday. Customers at Ottawa Shell fill-up stations “will become the first in the world to [...]
ICT Opportunities in the Cleantech Sector 2
What are some of the problems within the ICT Sector itself?
In the previous post we began to explore the potential for the ICT sector to become a major contributor to climate change if left unchecked. In this post we will examine in more detail some of the specific technical and social challenges to decreasing the environmental impact of the ICT sector.
The World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing is coming to Montreal
The World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing is the premier gathering of thought leaders, investors, researchers, and business executives from around the globe. The conference will present the latest issues including: Scientific Innovation Market Growth Policy Development Future Trends Ideas to Create Business Development Opportunities OCRI is proud to be a supporting sponsor of [...]
EDF EN Canada Announces Arnprior Solar Project
EDF EN Canada – an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, today announced start of construction of 23.4 megawatts (DC) of solar photovoltaic (PV) power southeast of Arnprior, Ontario. Consisting of more than 300,000 solar panels, the site will generate clean electricity for nearly 7,000 homes during peak times when the province`s power demand is high. The [...]
SDTC Annual Public Meeting Invitation
Canada’s future lies in a new, green economy — and creating a green infrastructure is key to making this transition. Sustainable Development Technology Canada is pleased to invite you to attend its 2009 Annual Public Meeting. Come hear how cleantech can help build Canada’s future from a panel of public and private sector experts. Date: [...]