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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
'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.