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Four people cut a ribbon in front a CarbinX unit in a boiler room
climate non-profits

Alberta Ecotrust installs carbon-capture technology at non-profits

An assisted-living facility in central Edmonton is the first of four non-profit buildings across the province to be fitted with carbon-capture technology that aims to both reduce energy costs and decrease emissions.

Zhongyi Quan speaks into a microphone with a clicker in his hand after pitching Swift Charge
technology business

Swift Charge aims to make electric vehicle charging more widespread

As he made his pitch at a recent investment summit, Swift Charge founder Zhongyi Quan got a laugh from the crowd with his concluding words. "Soon, Swift Charge stations will be everywhere, and you probably will be paying us to use them. So why don't you invest in us and own a piece of them?" he said.

A bike lane flanked by a road and sidewalk
city council housing

Coming up at council: Sept. 26-30, 2022

This week, community and public services committee will meet on Monday, with a continuation scheduled for Tuesday morning. Urban planning committee will meet on Tuesday afternoon, executive committee will meet on Wednesday, and the code of conduct subcommittee will meet on Thursday afternoon.

Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub booth at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention
region energy

Edmonton seeks leadership role in hydrogen economy

The Canadian Hydrogen Convention attracted thousands of people to Edmonton from April 26-28 to discuss the emerging hydrogen economy and the role the Edmonton region will play.

Aerial view of Kinistinâw Park featuring a bright red canopy
events energy

Coming up this week: April 25-29, 2022

This week's calendar includes the inaugural Canadian Hydrogen Convention which is expected to attract more than 4,000 attendees over three days.

An industrial site near a lake
business carbon capture

Tax credits for carbon capture expected to fuel development around Edmonton

The federal budget that was tabled on April 7 offers $2.6 billion in tax incentives over five years to companies that deploy carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), enabling them to write off up to 60% of their investments in the area. That should provide plenty of fuel for the projects underway in the Edmonton region.

Zack Storms speaks on streaming video with "AB Cleantech Investment Summit" in the background
technology business

'Changing the narrative': Cleantech Investment Summit returns

Companies offering products, services, or technology that reduce greenhouse gases have less than two weeks to apply for a spot at the second Cleantech Investment Summit, presented by Startup TNT and Foresight Canada.