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On the agenda: Homelessness emergency, redevelopment, clean energy
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has called for a special city council meeting to discuss declaring a housing and houselessness crisis. Other items as council returns from its holiday break include land sales at the Exhibition Lands redevelopment and a permanent program to incentivize clean energy projects.
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On the agenda: Climate action, homelessness, and office tower conversions
This week, council committees are set to discuss climate action, projects to help homeless and vulnerable Edmontonians, and whether to incentivize office tower conversions, among other topics.
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Solar Alberta campaign fights renewables moratorium
A solar-advocating non-profit is running a campaign to demonstrate opposition to the province's moratorium on approvals for new renewable-energy power plants.
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Darkhorse Analytics visualizes U.S. climate vulnerability
An Edmonton-based data visualization company has launched a new interactive map on climate vulnerability around the U.S. that aims to equip policymakers and communities with actionable insights.
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SynBioBlox seeks $1.5M to turn methane into sustainable jet fuel
An Edmonton-based company is seeking a $1.5 million investment to commercialize its process to engineer bacteria to transform waste methane into greener jet fuel.
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SPICE enables investment in community-powered solar
A solar cooperative is now accepting investments from the public to build renewable-energy infrastructure on community buildings.
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Partnership delivers energy retrofits to multi-unit buildings
Two west Edmonton residential buildings with a total of 165 units are receiving energy retrofits as part of a new partnership between the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation and Toronto's Efficiency Capital.
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On the agenda: Zoning, Downtown District Energy, and shisha bars
This week, community and public services committee will meet on June 19, urban planning committee will meet on June 20, and executive committee will meet on June 23. Here are some of the key agenda items.
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NTWIST claims top prize at Startup TNT's Investment Summit VII
A company that uses AI to help mining operations save money and decrease greenhouse-gas emissions, won the Edmonton portion of Startup TNT's Investment Summit VII.
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