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SunEdison Awarded Solar PV Projects for CanFirst Capital Management
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:49:15 EST Read More
SunEdison Awarded Solar PV Projects for CanFirst Capital Management Roof-top FIT projects to be completed by spring 2011 TORONTO, ONTARIO (August 3, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), announced today that it will develop and build industrial and retail roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for CanFirst Capital Management, a private real estate company based in Toronto, Ontario. With this agreement, SunEdison will finance, bui...... Click here to read this release
Power to the People!
Published Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:23:08 EST Read More
Media Advisory Find out HOW at the Community Power Conference 2010 The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is hosting its second annual Community Power Conference this November. The event is Ontario’s single largest annual gathering of Community Power producers, proponents and supporters. Together with the Power Networking Centre trade show, the conference attracts industry regulators, commercial and community power generators, farmers and First Nation and Métis ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to report on province's energy conservation performance
Published Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:07:51 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Local, Environmental, Energy and Political Reporters and Editors Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to report on province's energy conservation performance Environmental Commissioner releases Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report Volume One - an analysis of progress on energy conservation activities in the province. WHEN: Monday, May 3, 2010 10:00 am WHERE: Queen's Park Media Studio - Ontario Legislature - Main Floor We...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants your stories about energy conservation successes and failures
Published Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:12:40 EST Read More
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants your stories about energy conservation successes and failures New website invites feedback on barriers and incentives (Toronto, April 7, 2010) Gord Miller, Ontario's Environment Commissioner wants to learn more about the barriers and incentives you've experienced when conserving energy in Ontario. He's created a new website at www.ontarioenergyconservation.ca for Ontarians to report their pleasure or frustration with energy conser...... Click here to read this release
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Two Solar Parks Totalling 18 Megawatts in Ontario, Canada
Published Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:19:31 EST Read More
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Two Solar Parks Totalling 18 Megawatts in Ontario, Canada NORFOLK COUNTY, ONTARIO (March 25, 2010) -A groundbreaking ceremony was held today to celebrate the launch of two solar PV (photovoltaic) parks totalling 18 MW of solar energy capacity in Norfolk County, Ontario-the first utility-scale projects of their kind to break ground in 2010. Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and MPP for Brant, Dave Levac, Norfolk ...... Click here to read this release
CRS Electronics Continues to Increase Global Sales
Published Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:49:23 EST Read More
CRS Electronics Continues to Increase Global Sales March 5, 2010 Welland, ON - CRS Electronics Inc. ("CRS"), (TSX-V:LED), an inventor, developer and manufacturer of LED lighting, is pleased to report that sales, including contract work, school bus lighting, and LED MR16 lamps for the first two months of 2010, increased 60% over the first two months of 2009 to more than $425,000. Unit sales of the company's LED MR16 lamps increased 269% compared to last year. The increase in sales a...... Click here to read this release
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop
Published Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:51:06 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors Energy conservation is good business Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host a workshop in Scarborough outlining the details of its Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program. Brad Duguid, recently appointed Mi...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone
Published Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:41:54 EST Read More
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone Canada’s oldest Environmental Relations firm celebrates a decade in business (Toronto/Sudbury ON, February 23 2010) For ten years, Don Huff has done what he loves running: Environmental Communication Options (ECO’s), Canada’s pioneering Environmental Relations firm. The firm has been successful thanks to Don’s thirty years of experience in the environment, energy and natural resources sectors. His r...... Click here to read this release
TDSB Taking Action to Go Green
Published Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:16:28 EST Read More
Attn: ASSIGNMENT EDITORS/EDUCATION EDITORS TDSB Taking Action to Go Green Toronto, ON, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 – The TDSB is taking action on an ambitious and comprehensive environmental strategy that will build a sustainable future not just for our schools, but for our city. Go Green: Climate Change Action Plan, approved by Trustees at the February Board meeting, is a comprehensive and actionable plan that will allow quick start projects in our school communities whi...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Sustainable 100 to open Toronto Stock Exchange Friday, February 11, 2010
Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:10:45 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Photo/News/Business/National/Energy/Assignment Editors Corporate Knights Sustainable 100 to open Toronto Stock Exchange Friday, February 11, 2010 Nine Canadian companies make list of world's 100 most sustainable large cap companies TORONTO, February, 11, 2010 - Tomorrow morning, executives of the nine Canadian companies on Corporate Knights' sixth-annual Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World Index will open the Toronto S...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program launches online incentive application and ‘case study’ system
Published Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:33:02 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program launches online incentive application and ‘case study’ system (Toronto, Feb 4, 2010) The BOMA CDM Program incentive application process and its overall website experience have been significantly enhanced. All BOMA CDM Program applications for electricity conservation incentives can now be done completely online at www.bomacdm.com – there is no need to leave the website. A compo...... Click here to read this release
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver
Published Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:25:34 EST Read More
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver (Thursday, January 28, 2010) Haiti’s humanitarian crisis had dominated media coverage for the past two weeks. The scale of the devastation is overwhelming, even from half a world away. Canadians have been very generous, donating as much money, time and resources as they can, and GreenSaver is eager to do its part. For the month of February, $10 from every ecoEnergy D assessment booked with GreenSaver will go directly into a fund f...... Click here to read this release
Canadian LED lights installed at Rocky Mountain landmark
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:42:28 EST Read More
Media Release Canadian LED lights installed at Rocky Mountain landmark (January 25, 2010, Banff, Alberta) The Banff Park Museum, a Canadian landmark, is now more prominent as it basks in the glow of newly installed energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) exterior lights. Completed just before the Olympic Torch Relay passed through Banff, the 73 exterior lights enhance security around the museum and highlight the exterior of the recently restored wood structure. The c...... Click here to read this release
A failure to renew federal support for renewable energy will send jobs and investment to the U.S.
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:27:18 EST Read More
A failure to renew federal support for renewable energy will send jobs and investment to the U.S. Despite a global economic recession, renewable energy development in Canada continued to charge ahead in 2009. A record 950 MW of wind energy was installed - representing more than $2 billion in investment and thousands of jobs - and Canada's installed wind energy capacity has now increased ten-fold in the last six years. Other renewable energy technologies also had strong years. ...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison and SkyPower Receive Canadian Solar Award
Published Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:26:17 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SunEdison and SkyPower Receive Canadian Solar Award Canadian Solar Industries Association Honors First Light Solar Energy Park in Stone Mills, Ontario Toronto, Canada – December 9, 2009 – SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic materials (NYSE: WFR) along with project partner, SkyPower, have been awarded the “Solar PV Project of the Year for Ground Mount” by CanSIA, the leading solar association in Canada. The award was presented fo...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Not On Track to Meet Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
Published Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:22:25 EST Read More
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Ontario Not On Track to Meet Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
(Tuesday, December 8, 2009, Toronto - The Ontario government's plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions does not have the tools necessary to meet its GHG emission targets. The government is projecting that it will fall short of its goals, even though the future reductions projected by the government are based on an assumption that all initiatives will be implemented 100 per cent successfully.
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Interview Opportunity - SunEdison President will be available for media interviews
Published Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:22:35 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Renewable Energy Reporters and Editors SunEdison President will be available for media interviews SunEdison President Carlos Domenech will be in Toronto for the CanSIA Solar Conference, and available for interviews. Mr. Domenech can speak to the following points: • Details of the First Light Solar Park, a partnership between SunEdison and SkyPower Corporation • SunEdison's commitment to creating jobs in Ontario • M...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2008/2009
Published Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:45:29 EST Read More
Media Advisory Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2008/2009 WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:00 am WHERE: Queen's Park Media Studio WHAT: The Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, will submit to the Legislative Assembly a review of the progress of activities in Ontario to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Commissioner’s report includes a review of the “Climate Change Action Plan Ann...... Click here to read this release
Energy efficient holidays are happy holidays
Published Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:37:10 EST Read More
Energy efficient holidays are happy holidays The holidays are just around the corner, and everyday routines will be abandoned for fun with family and friends. That doesn't mean you have to stop saving energy and money, though. Here are some tips from GreenSaver to make your festive season happy and environmentally friendly: • Use energy efficient holiday lights. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are up to 90%more efficient than incandescent bulbs. You can maximize the money...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto’s Conservation and Demand Management Program approves its 300th applicant – First Canadian Place
Published Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:50:32 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto’s Conservation and Demand Management Program approves its 300th applicant – First Canadian Place (Toronto, November 26, 2009) Brookfield Properties, owner of First Canadian Place, continues to be motivated to reduce its electricity consumption and carbon footprint at First Canadian Place. With the latest lighting retrofit in its Food Court, First Canadian Place becomes the 300th approved applicant for the Building Owners and Managers Associat...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario
Published Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:03 EST Read More
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario (Tuesday, November 17, 2009) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) wraps up a very successful 1st Annual Community Power Conference with the creation of a new 'International Community Power working group' with OSEA and the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). Dr. Josef Pesch from Freiburg, Germany, said, 'this will allow for renewables to become centralized via Community Power projects. We have more renewables...... Click here to read this release
City Councillor Joe Mihevc Sheds Light on Solar Power
Published Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:44:21 EST Read More
City Councillor Sheds Light on Solar Power Councillor Joe Mihevc leads the way with his residents and the West Toronto Initiative for Solar Energy (WISE) Toronto, Ontario - October 14, 2009 - Councillor Joe Mihevc, Ward 21 St. Paul's West-an environmental leader on City Council-is taking his work home with him. The Councillor recently purchased his own domestic solar hot water heater, installed it on his home and is hoping more Torontonians do the same. By enrolling with t...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards at General Meeting Luncheon
Published Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:18:59 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Real Estate, Community, News Reporters and Editors BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards at General Meeting Luncheon (Toronto, September 29, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto (BOMA Toronto) hosted its General Meeting Luncheon today. Following immediately after the Greening Greater Toronto Alliance and BOMA Toronto Summit, the luncheon included awards for participants in BOMA Toronto’s Conse...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards
Published Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:48:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Real Estate, Community, News Reporters and Editors BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards The Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto (BOMA Toronto) will host its General Meeting Luncheon after the Greater Green Toronto Association's Summit. The luncheon will include an awards presentation for participants in BOMA Toronto's Conservation Demand Management (CDM) program. WHAT: The following awa...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto’s CDM Program Helps Fight the 3 H’s of Summer
Published Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:29:23 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto’s CDM Program Helps Fight the 3 H’s of Summer (Toronto, August 19, 2009) After a month of below-the-norm temperatures, the August heat wave seems to be settling in. During this hot, hazy and humid period, many of us are turning up our home air conditioning systems. Commercial properties are no different. Peak electricity has always been a significant issue in the province of Ontario and nowhere more concerning than the downtown core...... Click here to read this release
Ethipedia launched as Canada's first Sustainable Business Encyclopedia
Published Mon, 25 May 2009 15:09:31 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "ethipedia.net" launched as Canada's First Sustainable Business Encyclopedia (Montreal, Monday May 25th) After a year and half of research and development, "ethipedia", the online encyclopedia of sustainable business practices, is now accessible on the Web. This reference website hosts a database of documented practices adopted by organizations seeking to incorporate greater social and environmental responsibility into their operations. With an initial s...... Click here to read this release
ONTARIO UNVEILS NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST FEED-IN TARIFF
Published Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:41:20 EST Read More
ONTARIO UNVEILS NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST FEED-IN TARIFF Price Guarantees for Large and Small Renewable Energy Projects will Create Jobs (March 12, 2009) Ontario is poised to introduce new electricity pricing to encourage the development of renewable energy from a diverse range of producers including homeowners, community-based groups and larger scale commercial generators. As North America’s first guaranteed pricing structure – called a feed-in tariff (FIT) – for vari...... Click here to read this release
OPA, ENERGY MINISTER TO UNVEIL NEXT STEPS FOR FEED-IN TARIFF
Published Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:26:46 EST Read More
Media Advisory For Immediate Release OPA, ENERGY MINISTER TO UNVEIL NEXT STEPS FOR FEED-IN TARIFF George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Colin Andersen, CEO, Ontario Power Authority, will discuss details of the proposed feed-in tariff program for renewable energy projects contemplated under the Green Energy Act. When: Thursday, March 12, 2009 Time: 1:15 p.m. Where: Ontario Power Authority, 1...... Click here to read this release
Turning the spotlight on light emitting diodes at LEDiscovery 2009
Published Mon, 9 Mar 2009 15:45:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Business and Technology Editors Turning the spotlight on light emitting diodes (LED) LEDiscovery 2009 offers networking and educational opportunities For the second year, greenTbiz will be hosting LEDiscovery. This two-day event offers professionals and the public an opportunity to learn about LED (light-emitting diode) lighting and to promote market acceptance of this promising technology. Used in general lighting, LEDs can reduce ...... Click here to read this release
CRS Electronics achieves record performance for LED MR16 replacement lamps
Published Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:28:58 EST Read More
CRS Electronics achieves record performance for LED MR16 replacement lamps (Welland, Ontario, February 17, 2009) CRS Electronics, a world leader in Light Emitting Diode (LED) MR16 halogen replacement lamps, has achieved another significant breakthrough in performance. The company has received confirmation from LTL Testing Laboratory Inc., a US Department of Energy CALiPER qualified facility, that their newest model LED MR16 product achieved a temperature stabilized light output o...... Click here to read this release
Penetanguishene has THE EDGE to reduce municipal electricity costs
Published Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:03:53 EST Read More
Penetanguishene has THE EDGE to reduce municipal electricity costs (Penetanguishene, January 2009) Penetanguishene has new LED (Light emitting diode) streetlights in the form of 278 THE EDGE Area Luminaires supplied by RuudLED. To date 242 units have been installed giving this community (160 km north-west of Toronto) the distinction of being the Canadian leader in the adoption of energy efficient LED street lighting technology. John Boucher, Director of Public Works for Penetanguish...... Click here to read this release
Penetanguishene a Canadian leader in adopting energy efficient technology
Published Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:40:06 EST Read More
Penetanguishene a Canadian leader in adopting energy efficient technology New LED (Light Emitting Diode) streetlights cut electricity costs (Penetanguishene, Ontario, Jan. 12, 2009) The Mayor and Councillors of Penetanguishene (Pen-e-tang-WISH-ene, located NW of Barrie on the shore of Georgian Bay) were presented with a Certificate of Recognition by Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer, Peter Love, at the first Council meeting of 2009. Mr. Love made the presentat...... Click here to read this release
Chief Energy Conservation Officer recognizes Penetanguishene for leadership in municipal electricity conservation
Published Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:50:33 EST Read More
Media Advisory Chief Energy Conservation Officer recognizes Penetanguishene for leadership in municipal electricity conservation Ontario town undertakes Canada's largest LED streetlight retrofit - reduces electricity consumption by over 60 percent WHEN: Monday, January 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Council Chambers - Penetanguishene Municipal Building, 10 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene WHO: Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer o...... Click here to read this release
EcoEnergy audits to be offered throughout Ontario by GreenSaver and Ontario Association of Home Inspectors
Published Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:44:24 EST Read More
Media Release Greensaver and OAHI - our new province-wide green team (Toronto, December 11th, 2008) GreenSaver and the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) have joined forces to offer EcoENERGY home audits across Ontario. Beginning in January 2009, OAHI members will be trained and integrated into the GreenSaver service areas. This will provide a one stop approach to home energy assessments, ensuring quality and consistency across every region of Ontario. OAHI P...... Click here to read this release
Majority of Canadian engineering programs geared toward preaching principles of sustainability
Published Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:14:33 EST Read More
Majority of Canadian engineering programs geared toward preaching principles of sustainability (Toronto, Canada, July 2, 2008) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveils the fifth-annual Knight Schools ranking. The ranking analyzes how Canadian universities fare in integrating sustainability into the school experience. In reviewing engineering programs, the researchers adopted a broad definition of sustainability that encompassed environmental and social concerns. Issues of socia...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer recognizes Eastern Ontario farm for energy innovation
Published Wed, 28 May 2008 17:41:06 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Business and Agriculture Reporters and Editors Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer recognizes Eastern Ontario farm for energy innovation (Vankleek Hill, Ontario) In August 2007, local farmers George, Linda and Terry Heinzle installed a biodigester to process and convert manure from their 260 cow operation and generate electricity. Currently, there are 4 biodigesters in operation in the province (a second is located on George’s brother...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Power Authority Provides Funding of $650,000 for New Technology Projects
Published Tue, 27 May 2008 17:54:19 EST Read More
Ontario Power Authority Provides Funding of $650,000 for New Technology Projects Authority’s Technology Development Fund supports 10 projects (May 2008) The Ontario Power Authority is pleased to announce the list of projects that received financial support from its Technology Development Fund during three rounds of funding in 2007. The 10 contracts awarded equal over $650,000, leveraging an additional $11.4 million in outside funding. These latest rounds bring the numbe...... Click here to read this release
Light- emitting diodes (LED) and Adaptive Lighting Controls - the next generation of lighting technology showcased at LEDisovery event in Toronto
Published Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:51:09 EST Read More
Media Release: News, Energy and Technology Editors Light- emitting diodes (LED) and Adaptive Lighting Controls - the next generation of lighting technology showcased at LEDisovery event in Toronto ...... Click here to read this release
LED leaders light up Toronto’s Exhibition Place with energy efficient technology event
Published Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:36:29 EST Read More
Media Advisory: Attention Community Calendar, Event Listing and News Editors LED leaders light up Toronto’s Exhibition Place with energy efficient technology event In partnership with the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, greenTbiz will host Toronto’s first LEDiscovery event on March 25-26th, 2008 as a part of the LightSavers program. The LEDiscovery exhibition is an opportunity for both professionals and the public to learn and share knowledge about LED (light-emitting diod...... Click here to read this release
CRS LEDs will help restaurant and hospitality industry save on electricity costs
Published Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:53:30 EST Read More
The LED lighting advantage for the restaurant, food services, hospitality and accommodation sector
(Toronto, Canada, March 2, 2008) – Today, Welland Ontario based CRS Electronics launched two new LED (light emitting diode) general lighting products into the Canadian marketplace. The first is the CRS MR16 LED luminaire manufactured by CRS Electronics, the second an LED downlight (often used to replace Halogen units) from LLF based in Morrisville, North Carolina and now distributed by ......
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First All-Canadian Cleantech Index launched
Published Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:31:00 EST Read More
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Attention News/Business/National/Energy Reporters and Assignment Editors
Cleantech 10™ list pinpoints the top publicly traded Cleantech companies in Canada
Next 10 Cleantech list highlights emerging Cleantech leaders of tomorrow
TORONTO, Canada, October 25, 2007 - The Corporate Knights Cleantech 10™ and Next 10 Emerging Cleantech Leaders of Tomorrow were announced at the Cleantech Forum XIV in Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle this morning at a press conference......
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Ontario’s Renewables Announcement Good News But is OPA Listening?
Published Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:53:17 EST Read More
Attn: News/Energy Editors and Reporters For further information contact: Kristopher Stevens, OSEA, 416-977-4441 Paul Gipe, OSEA, 416-977-5093 RE: MoE Directive on 2000 MW of Renewables August 28, 2007 Ontario’s Renewables Announcement Good News But is OPA Listening? (Toronto, Canada) The government’s directive to the Ontario Power Authority to acquire 2,000 MW of new sources of renewable energy is good news for Ontarians and good news for the environment...... Click here to read this release