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Coastal Adaptation Toolkit

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The Coastal Adaptation Toolkit was developed by CLIMAtlantic to help Atlantic rural coastal communities and property owners plan for the effects of climate change. It is appropriate for use by communities and property owners that are experiencing coastal issues related to erosion and/or short- and long-term flooding impacts.

The intent of the toolkit is to help communities and decision-makers as well as coastal property owners be aware of their coastal environment, the different adaptation options available to them, and the applicability of the options under different scenarios.

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Climate Adaptation Services

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Since 2021 econext has provided communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador with services to help them understand, prepare for, and react to climate change.

Through a partnership with CLIMAtlantic, econext is home to the province’s Manager of Climate Services who works with communities to help them adapt to climate change by:

  • Facilitating access to data, information, and resources
  • Identifying risks and impacts
  • Assisting in the development of adaptation strategies and initiatives
  • Developing and enhancing partnerships and collaborations

econext also works within industries and sectors in the provision of the same services.

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Resources

Access Climate Adaptation Services

Is your community interested in acquiring help to understand, prepare for, and react to climate change? Reach out to econext‘s Manager of Climate Services Sepehr Khosravi at sepehr.khosravi@climatlantic.ca to schedule a meeting.

RFP – MET II Construction Services – EverWind Fuels

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Everwind NL Holdings Ltd. has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for all work required to deliver Construction Services for the Phase 2 Meteorological Tower Sites (the “Work”), as further described in the RFP Scope of Services.

Contact

Contact for questions and submission: Jan-Peter De Souza, jpdesouza@eunoiacg.com, 709-351-3039.

Information Session

An information session will be held on June 24th (time TBD). Suppliers interested in bidding must provide a request to attend to jpdesouza@eunoiacg.com by the 21st of June.

Deadline

Deadline for proposal submissions is July 15, 2024, at 15:00 NST

EOI: Lead Generation and Pre-Mission Preparation for a Delegation to WindEnergy Hamburg

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econext is planning to lead a delegation of businesses to WindEnergy Hamburg, taking place September 24 to 27, 2024 at the Hamburg Messe in Germany (pending funding approval).

The primary objectives of this consultancy are to 1) provide pre-mission preparation including high-level market/event intelligence; 2) to work with companies to pre-qualify leads and contacts; 3) program development for trade mission participants. It is anticipated that 10-15 firms/organizations shall take part in the delegation. Consultants are not responsible for delegate recruitment.

Response to the EOI are due on July 9, 2024. Click the button below to download the EOI for more information.

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WEBINAR: Newfoundland and Labrador’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

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Newfoundland and Labrador’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is an application-based funding program that provides financial assistance to support projects that result in verifiable greenhouse gas reductions in industrial sectors across the province.

The industrial sector includes electricity generation, mining and quarrying, oil and gas, as well as manufacturing.

Valued at over $431,000, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund was established under the Management of Greenhouse Gas Act and is funded solely by regulated industrial facilities. Under the Act, industry operators make payments to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to purchase credits to offset emissions.

Join econext, the CME, and Mining NL for a webinar with representatives from the Department of Environment and Climate Change where project eligibility will be outlined and questions answered.

Date: June 18, 2024
Time: at 9:00am NST

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Further information on application eligibility and guidelines is available here. The deadline to apply is July 26, 2024.

Supporting Economic Growth and Prosperity in Atlantic Canada through Work-Integrated Learning

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The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) is convening a free, virtual, lunchtime event about work-integrated learning (WIL) in Atlantic Canada. The session will include a conversation with regional post-secondary and industry leaders, including BHER members, about successful collaborations with local employers, best practices for connecting with diverse students, and trends, changes, and challenges they’re seeing in the region. It will also include a deep dive into Nova Scotia Community College’s successful Pathway to Stay program. Save the date. Come for the info. Stay for the audience Q&A.

Date: June 17, 2024
Time: 12:30PM – 1:45PM NDT

This event will be presented in English with French options.

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econext Summer Social

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Celebrate the Summer with econext!

Join us for the econext Summer Social on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm. This in-person event will take place at Piatto Pizzeria & Enoteca, 60 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s.

Connect with fellow professionals in the industry and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of networking, refreshments and snacks. This is a great opportunity to expand your professional network and connect with the econext team. Be sure to RSVP by 4:00pm on Tuesday July 11th.

Interested in partnering with econext on this year’s Summer Social? Please reach out to our Manager of Industry and Community Engagement, Colin Heffernan, via e-mail at heffernan@econext.ca.

Space is limited – don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register now and secure your spot. See you on July 18th!

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Request for EOIs: Provision of Energy Efficiency Assessment Services

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econext is requesting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified firms based in Newfoundland and Labrador with the ability to provide energy audit services to small and medium sized businesses in the province.

econext is supporting its members by facilitating access to services that help businesses quantify their environmental impacts. Armed with the results of these assessments, businesses in the province will be better positioned to fight climate change and improve their bottom lines.

The purpose of this request for EOIs is for econext to gain an understanding what energy efficiency assessment services are available locally so that it can encourage businesses across the province to avail of them.

Responses should include the following information:

  • Summary of services able to be provided;
  • Demonstrated experience in providing the services;
  • Standards or methodologies that are used or adhered to in the provision of services;
  • Cost structure/estimates for the provision of services. Estimates can be tiered based on expected variables from business to business (i.e., business size, number of business assets/locations, business type, complexity of task, etc.);
  • Any geographical restrictions to for the provision of services (i.e., available anywhere in the province versus only in specific areas); and
  • Any other information believed to be relevant by the respondent.

EOI responses being accepted until June 28, 2024. It is understood that there are many variables that can impact cost estimates; the intent of this request for EOIs is not to define exact costs but to understand what the range of costs are expected to be based on these variables. Responses should be in PDF format and be no longer than two standard pages. Responses can be sent to greeningbusiness@econext.ca.

Request for EOIs: Provision of Waste Audit Services

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econext is requesting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified firms based in Newfoundland and Labrador with the ability to provide waste audit services to small and medium sized businesses in the province.

econext is supporting its members by facilitating access to services that help businesses quantify their environmental impacts. Armed with the results of these assessments, businesses in the province will be better positioned to fight climate change and improve their bottom lines.

The purpose of this request for EOIs is for econext to gain an understanding what waste audit services are available locally so that it can encourage businesses across the province to avail of them.

Responses should include the following information:

  • Summary of services able to be provided;
  • Demonstrated experience in providing the services;
  • Standards or methodologies that are used or adhered to in the provision of services;
  • Cost structure/estimates for the provision of services. Estimates can be tiered based on expected variables from business to business (i.e., business size, number of business assets/locations, business type, complexity of task, etc.);
  • Any geographical restrictions to for the provision of services (i.e., available anywhere in the province versus only in specific areas); and
  • Any other information believed to be relevant by the respondent.

EOI responses being accepted until June 28, 2024. It is understood that there are many variables that can impact cost estimates; the intent of this request for EOIs is not to define exact costs but to understand what the range of costs are expected to be based on these variables. Responses should be in PDF format and be no longer than two standard pages. Responses can be sent to greeningbusiness@econext.ca.

Request for EOIs: Provision of Greenhouse Gas Quantification Services

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econext is requesting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified firms based in Newfoundland and Labrador with the ability to provide greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification services to small and medium sized businesses in the province.

econext is supporting its members by facilitating access to services that help businesses quantify their environmental impacts. Armed with the results of these assessments, businesses in the province will be better positioned to fight climate change and improve their bottom lines.

The purpose of this request for EOIs is for econext to gain an understanding what GHG quantification services are available locally so that it can encourage businesses across the province to avail of them.

Responses should include the following information:

  • Summary of services able to be provided;
  • Demonstrated experience in providing the services;
  • Standards or methodologies that are used or adhered to in the provision of services;
  • Cost structure/estimates for the provision of services. Estimates can be tiered based on expected variables from business to business (i.e., business size, number of business assets/locations, business type, complexity of task, etc.);
  • Any geographical restrictions to for the provision of services (i.e., available anywhere in the province versus only in specific areas); and
  • Any other information believed to be relevant by the respondent.

EOI responses being accepted until June 28, 2024. It is understood that there are many variables that can impact cost estimates; the intent of this request for EOIs is not to define exact costs but to understand what the range of costs are expected to be based on these variables. Responses should be in PDF format and be no longer than two standard pages. Responses can be sent to greeningbusiness@econext.ca.