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GM will pay $146M in penalties due to older vehicles emitting excess CO2

The penalty comes after the Environmental Protection Agency said its testing showed the GM pickup trucks and SUVs emit over 10% more carbon dioxide on average than GM's initial compliance testing claimed.


CIB partners with Efficiency Capital with $50M for SMB building decarbonization retrofit program

Efficiency Capital is an “aggregator” under CIB’s Building Retrofits Initiative (BRI), which provides long-term investments for building retrofits to modernize and improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings.


Federal government launches EV charger call for proposals

The RFP will support the deployment of EV chargers, including fast chargers, in public places across Canada such as highways and public lots.


 
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Recladding for renewal

Recladding modernizes and upgrades the building envelope either through the tactical replacement of one or more components, such as glazing or spandrels, or by replacing entire façades. » Read More...
 
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Why hydrogen has been a non-starter

When one is only considering hydrogen’s reconversion to a usable form of energy, it certainly offers the benefit of zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. » Read More...
 
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Conversation: Building code updates for mass timber

In 2023, a joint provincial group between B.C. and Quebec wrote a proposed change form for the NBC to allow mass timber up to 18 storeys. » Read More...
 
 
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Documentary explores microplastics pollution and its impact on human health

Microplastic pollution and its ability to enter the human body through such avenues as drinking water has become a hot topic in recent months and years. » Read More...

JLR hires innovative energy market chief

Mark Salerno has joined consulting engineering firm J.L. Richards & Associates (JLR) as innovative energy market chief. » Read More...

Comment: Can Canada do bamboo?

While bamboo is already a popular material for durable floors and decking (one example, plyboo, is pictured above), its structural applications are still being explored. » Read More...