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?? Driving Climate Innovation: Insights from CICE’s CONVERGE Conference ?? Today, the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) kicked off their annual CONVERGE conference in Vancouver with a compelling conversation between CICE CEO Sarah Goodman and Jonah Goldman of Generate. Their dialogue explored the financial and structural hurdles of scaling climate solutions for a net-zero world. Key takeaways included: ?? The challenge of “green premiums” and bridging financing gaps. ?? The critical need for early commercialization and tangible progress (“steel in the ground”). ?? A call for deeper public-private collaboration to align capital with climate goals. Goldman’s optimistic perspective reminds us that bold thinking, coupled with practical execution, is essential to tackling the climate crisis. #CleanEnergy #ClimateTech #NetZero

?? Empowering Clean Energy Innovation in B.C. ?? The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has partnered with BC Hydro to launch the Call for Energy Storage Innovation, offering up to $3M in non-dilutive funding for groundbreaking energy storage and grid solutions. This initiative aims to accelerate clean energy commercialization, enhance grid flexibility, and strengthen B.C.'s leadership in clean energy innovation. Proposals are welcome from Canadian companies with projects based in British Columbia. ?? Focus areas include: Energy storage systems Microgrids and hybrid solutions Flexible generation and grid management Advanced power electronics Applications are open until February 28, 2025. Let's drive scalable clean energy solutions together! #CleanEnergy #Innovation #EnergyStorage #BCTECH

?? Baseload Power Expands AURA EV Charging Network with $9.4M Boost ?? Toronto-based Baseload Power has secured $9.445M from Natural Resources Canada to install 126 fast EV chargers across Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. This expansion brings Baseload’s network to over 200 stations by 2025, supporting Canada’s net-zero goal by 2050. President Jonathan Sandler, MBA CA notes that “electrification of transportation represents a transformative shift,” positioning Canada as a leader in sustainable infrastructure and job creation. #EVCharging #SustainableTransportation #CanadaNetZero #ElectricVehicles

?? Deep Sky Leads Carbon Removal with RBC and Microsoft Partnership ?? Canadian carbon removal developer Deep Sky has secured major commitments from Royal Bank of Canada and Microsoft to remove 10,000 tonnes of CO? over the next decade. This collaboration supports Deep Sky Labs in Innisfail, Alberta—the world’s first carbon removal innovation hub—where eight cutting-edge Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies will be tested for scalable, low-energy carbon removal solutions. Deep Sky’s CEO, Damien Steel, sees this as a pivotal step to "reverse climate change" with verified, scalable carbon solutions. The facility aims to foster economic growth, creating jobs and generating significant investment in Alberta and beyond. #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #DeepSky #Sustainability #DAC

?? Women make up only 30% of the global clean energy workforce and hold just 10% of cleantech founder roles. The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is working to close this gap through its Women in Climate Tech Call for Innovation, offering up to $3 million in funding for women-led climate tech ventures. This initiative aims to empower diverse leaders in cleantech, fostering innovation, decarbonization, and sustainable growth. Apply by December 3rd to be part of this transformative movement. #Cleantech #WomenInTech #DiversityAndInclusion

?? Pioneering Geothermal Energy in Alberta: Latitude 53 Project ?? In a landmark move for Alberta’s renewable energy landscape, Calgary’s E2E Energy Solutions Inc. and Novus Earth Energy have signed a Letter of Intent to develop the Latitude 53 Hinton Inc. geothermal project. This initiative will demonstrate geothermal’s dual role in sustainable energy production and agriculture. ?? Phase 1: Establishes a 20-acre greenhouse for year-round strawberry cultivation, heated with up to 50 gigajoules/hour via geothermal technology. ? Phase 2: Adds a 10 MW renewable power generation facility, leveraging E2E’s patented EGRRS technology for stable, zero-emission energy. Latitude 53 is set to redefine Alberta’s energy and agriculture sectors, unlocking new sustainable opportunities for the region. #GeothermalEnergy #SustainableAgriculture #RenewablePower

?? Big news for sustainable transit! Ballard Power Systems has secured a new order to supply 200 hydrogen fuel cell engines to New Flyer, doubling the initial purchase of 100 engines earlier this year. This 20 MW order reflects a strong push towards zero-emission public transport. ??? These Ballard-powered, next-gen Xcelsior CHARGE FC? buses will be deployed across major U.S. states like California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and New York by 2025, bringing long range, quick refuelling, and reliable performance to diverse transit environments. ?? This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to zero-emission mobility, helping cities achieve their sustainability goals with cutting-edge fuel cell technology. As Ballard’s David Mucciacciaro said, "This order demonstrates New Flyer’s continued confidence in the value proposition of hydrogen fuel cell buses." Together, Ballard and New Flyer are powering a greener future for mass transit! ?? #HydrogenEconomy #SustainableTransport #FuelCells #ZeroEmissions

Montreal-based Deep Sky is making strides in carbon removal, backed by a $2.5 million investment from National Bank of Canada and BMO. This support will drive Deep Sky's exploration and planning across Québec, including critical geological studies in Bécancour and Thetford Mines, leveraging Québec’s renewable energy and skilled workforce to develop scalable carbon removal infrastructure. With this backing, Deep Sky is set to pioneer large-scale CDR sites in Canada, a step toward net-zero emissions and a milestone for the climate tech sector. This collaboration highlights the role of financial institutions in addressing climate change—an inspiring example of capital driving climate action. ?? #CarbonRemoval #CleanEnergy

Foresight Canada has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Engineers Upskilling Program (AME-UP) to equip engineers with the skills needed for a sustainable and competitive manufacturing sector. Backed by Upskill Canada, Palette Skills, and the Government of Canada, AME-UP is a game-changer in aligning workforce capabilities with the cleantech-driven demands of today’s industry. ?? Why it Matters: Canada’s advanced manufacturing sector faces mounting pressure to adopt energy-efficient, low-emission practices. Yet, there’s a critical shortage of workers with cleantech expertise. AME-UP bridges this gap by offering engineers industry-specific training, hands-on experience, and real-world projects with cleantech employers. ?? Opportunity Awaits: Engineers ready to transition into sustainable manufacturing and companies seeking skilled talent can now benefit from this 16-week program. Applications are open, creating pathways for talent to drive Canada’s green transformation in manufacturing. Together, let’s build a future-ready workforce that meets climate goals and global standards! ??

Canada now ranks as the top global leader in sustainable, secure lithium-ion battery supply, surpassing China. Riding this wave, Toronto-based NEO Battery Materials is set to transform the battery landscape with its cost-effective silicon anode materials for longer-lasting, fast-charging lithium-ion batteries. NEO has signed an LOI with a Canadian municipality to lease 8 acres for a new commercial manufacturing facility. This multi-building facility, once completed, will produce 5,000 tons of silicon anodes annually to meet the booming North American demand for EV and electronics. As CEO Spencer Huh says, “This aligns with our strategy to commercialize in Canada, where government support and policies strongly back battery and energy storage projects.” With Canada’s ecosystem growing rapidly, NEO Battery Materials is poised to drive forward a new era in zero-emission technology! ??? #CleanEnergy #BatteryInnovation #SustainableFuture