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Low Carbon Economy Challenge

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The Low Carbon Economy Challenge is part of the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF). It leverages Canadian ingenuity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and generate clean growth in support of Canada’s clean growth and climate action plans by providing approximately $500 million to a wide range of recipients.

The Challenge is divided into two streams: the Champions stream and the Partnerships stream. See past intakes for details of the two streams.

The Champions stream is currently accepting Expression of Interest submissions: see the How to apply section below for more info.

Available funding
The Champions stream second intake is currently accepting Expressions of Interest submissions and will provide over $200 million in funding for GHG emission-reducing projects.

Applicants can request between $1 million and $25 million in funding for eligible project expenditures, with cost-share ranging from 25% to 75% of total project costs depending on the recipient type.

The maximum federal share for specific recipients is as follows:

  • 25% for for-profit private sector businesses
  • 40% for regional/local/municipal governments
  • 40% for not-for-profit organizations
  • 50% for provincial governments/bodies/boards
  • 75% for territorial governments/bodies/boards
  • 75% for Indigenous communities and organizations

Application period
The Expression of Interest process for the Champions stream opens on January 27, 2022 at 00:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) and closes on March 25, 2022 at 08:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Learn more and apply here!

AQUACULTURE CANADA AND WAS NORTH AMERICA 2022

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15 – 18 AUGUST 2022
St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada

The conference will feature hundreds of worldclass speakers and delegates from around the globe on the science, technology, business and social aspects of aquaculture. St. John’s is located on the most eastern edge of North America, is Canada’s oldest European settlement, and the region is home to some of the most ecologically interesting areas in the World. Nearby UNESCO heritage sites, wildlife and nature conservancies make for exciting daily excursions. Historic and archival locations (one of the 4 corners of the Earth, Viking Settlements, etc.) are within 2 day excursions. This city, famous for its hospitality, music and culinary experiences is a quick trip across the Atlantic from Europe, and easily accessible from all other parts of North America, and the globe, by air. St. John’s is also home to internationally recognized centres in aquaculture and fisheries science, with Memorial University’s Fisheries and Marine Institute and Faculty of Science leading the way.

Aquaculture Canada and WAS North America 2020 is the place to learn about the latest in aquaculture, see the newest technology in the trade show, and have a great time in the many fantastic restaurants and entertainment sites that St. John’s and Newfoundland and Labrador have to offer.

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Greenhouse Gases and Food Webinar | Dillon Consulting

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Dillon Consulting Limited presents: “Greenhouse Gases and Food” – a webinar

I know greenhouse gases (GHGs) come out of the tailpipe when I drive, but I work in food security and I am concerned about:

  • Where do food organizations emit GHGs?
  • How can we measure our emissions?
  • How can we mitigate our emissions?

The Dillon team will answer these questions and more in a webinar that teaches the basics of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting: “Greenhouse Gases and Food”.

The purpose of “Greenhouse Gases and Food” is to help food security organizations gain an understanding of GHG inventories, identify mitigation methods, and learn how to set targets to reduce emissions.

In this webinar you will learn:

  • What GHGs are
  • Types of GHG emissions
  • Sources related to food organizations
  • How to set reduction targets
  • Tools that you can use to measure your GHG emissions

“Greenhouse Gases and Food” is sponsored by Dillon Consulting as part of our Million Meals Campaign, and is free to participants.

The webinar will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 11am Pacific / 1pm Central / 3pm Atlantic.

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Smart Energy Event 2022 | April 25-26, 2022 | Halifax

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THE EVENT FOR MUNICIPALITIES, UTILITIES, ENERGY PROVIDERS, ENERGY PLANNERS, SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS & INNOVATORS

April 25-26, 2022 | Halifax

Plan to attend the 18th annual Smart Energy Event, taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Smart Energy 2022 will focus on key actions for getting to NET-ZERO with expert speakers on how collaborative and inclusive technologies with collaborative thinking can achieve Net-Zero sooner. Emerging innovations in hydrogen, storage, EVs, carbon capture, transportation, electrification and renewables will change how utilities, municipalities, policy-makers, integrators, corporations, governments, researchers and consumers collaborate to reach an inclusive transition to NET-ZERO.

Smart Energy Event 2022 will be offered as a hybrid conference. Delegates can decide to attend live or virtually.

Learn more and get your tickets here

Imperial Technology Challenge | CleanTech Alliance

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April 27, 2022 | Virtual

Apply for a chance to pitch to Imperial.

First place: $40,000 CAD
Runner up: $10,000 CAD
Application Deadline: March 30, 2022

Sponsored by Imperial Oil Limited (Imperial) and organized by the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle together with the CleanTech Alliance, this virtual event will showcase innovative technologies applicable to oil sands mining operations.

Imperial provides energy solutions in a way that helps protect people, the environment, and the communities where we operate, including addressing the risks of climate change. Technology and innovation are fundamental to unlocking the potential of Canada’s energy resources. For more than a century, Imperial has been investing in research, including at our Sarnia and Calgary research centres, to enhance environmental performance, production efficiency and product quality.

IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

  • Company has ownership of a technology that matches an area of interest listed below.
  • Company has a proven commercialized or prototyped technology, or can demonstrate a credible technology development path.
  • Company must have the commitment and adequate staff resources to support further engagement after the event including assistance in evaluating their technology for trial at Imperial’s operations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Successful applicants will be invited to present in virtually on April 27, 2022.
  • There is no charge to participate in this event.
  • Companies must be prepared to attend the event.
  • Final selection of participating firms will be made by Imperial.

Selected companies will be invited to present their technologies to Imperial on April 27, 2022, at a virtual event. While preference may be given to those with proven commercialized or prototyped technologies, Imperial will also give consideration to innovators who can demonstrate a credible technology development path toward solving Imperial’s identified challenges and will consider collaborative partnerships. The most promising technology, as decided by the judges based on merit of potential value and/or demonstrated technology development capacity, will yield a CAD $40,000 prize; the prize for the runner-up will be CAD $10,000.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 30, 2022

SELECTED COMPANIES WILL BE NOTIFIED BY: April 13, 2022

Click here to learn more and apply!

Building Climate Resilience through Sustainable Infrastructure Webinar Series

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“Empowerment, Communication, Obligations, Best Practices, and Technical Innovations Webinar Series”

SAVE THE DATES! Every Tuesday and Thursday March 3rd-24th, 2022

  • Sharing best practices – funding opportunities, tools, methods, case studies, and innovative technical solutions
  • Empowerment through (re-)connecting with a local and international community of practice working towards climate resilience
  • Updates on impacts to ethics, and liability related to building resilient and sustainable infrastructure

For more information email: tmt117@mun.ca

See the agenda below and register here

Caribbean Program

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Since 2014, econext (formerly NEIA) has been collaborating closely with the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (IET) and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to deliver a suite of programming for Atlantic Canadian firms to pursue international business opportunities in the Caribbean region. Our Caribbean program is comprehensive, comprising in-depth market research, information sessions, customized firm-level supports, and the coordination of incoming and outgoing trade missions. If you have any questions about the econext Caribbean Program, contact Abbie Hodder at abbie@econext.ca

Upcoming econext Caribbean Programming

  • Incoming Mission – TBA

Upcoming Trade Missions

  • SAVE THE DATE: econext’s Spring Trade Mission, May 15-19, 2023.

Please note: Companies who apply to participate in a trade mission are strongly encouraged to have conducted prior market research and analysis and developed an entry strategy for the region. If a company has not yet pre-qualified the market and completed such preparatory work, they are strongly encouraged to do so and may wish to apply for participation in the Customized Consulting and Advisory Services program (referenced above) to support with such efforts.

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Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum | April 26-28, 2022

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The time is now to light a fire under the energy transition in the Caribbean. The time is now to reconvene the regional energy market in-person at CREF 2022 in Miami.

The focus? On inspiring action by bringing the full ecosystem of policy-makers, regulators, utilities, investors, developers and financiers together in an environment which encourages the market to meet, originate and transact. Expect a cutting-edge agenda and a reconfigured meeting space all designed with one thought in mind: How do we get the energy transition over the finish line?

Some issues are perennial – the need for regulators to take the helm, for example, and the dearth of bankable projects – while others are new to the table. What role will Green Hydrogen come to play in the regional economy? Can we now scale up e-mobility programs and infrastructure across the region? Has Covid accelerated the shift to DG in the region? We’ll be tackling all this and much, much more over the course of CREF 2022.

Expect challenges to be resolved. Expect projects to be originated. Expect the market to be out in force. Expect CREF 2022 to make a difference. We invite you to join us.

Click here to learn more and to register