David Pamenter and Gowlings weigh in with CleanTech North (CTN)

Muscular Cleantech
Cleantech Canada: Cleantech will lead the economy through the next decade
link from HazMat magazine

By: David Pamenter

Globally, three main drivers promise to make clean technology (“cleantech”) a major force. First, climate change is better understood so there is a new drive to reduce carbon emissions. Second, world populations continue to increase, [...]

Utility scale solar developers scramble to FIT into the Feed In Tariff initialization window

Ontario grid transmission lines.

As soon as the Feed in Tariff (FIT) program rules were finalized on September 24th, developers of large scale solar projects (larger than 500 KW) jump started their activities in preparation for submitting project applications during the FIT initialization period ending November [...]

Rooftop Gardens Making Way for Solar Panels?

Toronto skyline viewed from Centre for Social Innovation's (CSI) rooftop garden.

Rooftop gardens help increase a building’s energy efficiency by keeping it cool in summer and reducing heat loss in winter. There is the added benefit of creating aesthetically pleasing environments and views. With the passing of Ontario’s Green Energy Act many rooftops will become [...]

Ontario’s Green Energy Act Heralds New Energy Age (we hope)

Earlier this week on February 23, 2009, Ontario’s McGuinty government tabled the highly anticipated Green Energy Act. Reaction has been mixed but generally applauded for the leadership and boldness shown. Expectedly, David Suzuki, wind and solar power groups, and most environmentalists are receptive. Farmers, businessmen and others are dubious because the plan is short on details. [...]

Clean Technologies Will Drive Ontario’s Future Economic Prosperity

Toronto, Ontario, February 17, 2009. A groundbreaking Report on Ontario’s clean technology industry was released today. This first ever study, done by OCETA and the Russell-Mitchell Group, in collaboration with Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) and the Ontario Government, found that Ontario’s clean technology industry is poised for growth, and is comprised of companies that manufacture, [...]