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Going electric will save Canadians money on energy costs

Corporate Knights

The impacts of the climate crisis already cost Canadians an average of $720 per year for things like repairs after flooding or wildfires – and that price tag is expected to double or triple by 2050. Electric motors are more than twice as efficient as combustion engines at converting energy to motion.

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EV charging beyond the grid: Forecasts from a new report

Envirotec Magazine

Mika Takahashi, Technology Analyst at market intelligence firm IDTechEx reviews highlights from a new report on an emerging sector Electric vehicles are no longer a niche oddity but fully mainstream, with many automotive manufacturers announcing targets to phase out ICE construction in favor of BEVs (battery electric vehicles).

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6 Ways Companies Can Prepare for Mandatory Carbon Reporting

B the Change

One strong approach is a carbon “tag team.” Examples include shifting from road to rail and replacing gasoline fleet cars with electric (if grid electricity comes from renewable sources). Challenge: Mainstream investors may be wary of investments that lower carbon emissions but have a hefty up-front price tag.

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IoT news of the week for June 9, 2023

Stacey Higginbotham

Look, I’m as excited by Bluetooth as the next person, but I don’t know if we need yet another satellite network floating above us to provide a network that we can already create with phones and specialized tags today. This is one way of using sensing tech to push more power onto the grid when necessary.

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Here we go again: Ontario’s reckless nuclear gamble

Corporate Knights

The provincial utility was projecting 7% annual growth in electricity demand and calling for 24 new nuclear reactors and 18 new coal-fired units by 1997. The newly formed Ontario Power Authority forecast that peak demand for electricity would start growing nearly twice as fast as it had over the previous 15 years, reaching 30,000 MW by 2025.

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How much dam water is needed for fish and energy?

Envirotec Magazine

Determining when and how much water to spill to help fish pass safely through dams while meeting grid reliability needs are critically important questions. Balancing needs Hydropower generates over half of the electricity in Oregon and Washington and is a key part of a reliable electric grid. CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

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Responding to the SBTi’s Call for Evidence

Sustainable Round Table

SR Inc & Akamai’s Strong Commitments to Purchaser Caused EACs In the current voluntary market, how does a company ensure that the EACs they are procuring are a result of the company’s efforts to cause new renewables and grid decarbonization? and Canada.