econext‘s CEO Kieran Hanley joined the VOCM Morning Show on March 31, 2022 to discuss Newfoundland and Labrador’s opportunities as they relate to Canada’s recently released 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan.
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Overcoming Barriers to Environmental Employment
Environmental Job Funding & Training for Employers | Learn About Wage Subsidies to Help You Onboard and Train New Talent
With many young people experiencing unemployment or underemployment, how can established organizations and start-ups participate in helping youth overcome barriers to employment? In this webinar we’ll discuss strategies and supports available to:
- Empower organizations to invest in emerging workers
- Assist youth facing barriers employment
- Develop employability skills
- Obtain meaningful work experience in the sustainability sector
- Access training and employment support services
ECO Canada’s team will discuss pathways to employability and workforce development programs.
Thanks to the support of their funders – Natural Resources Canada, Climate Change Canada, Social Development Canada, and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – they can offer you dollars to increase organization capacity and support your business participation in the green economy.
By helping your team with wage and training costs, they make hiring new talent more attractive.
Benefits for Employers:
- Increase work capacity
- Access talented youth with new ideas & skills
- Increase employee retention
- Reduce staff training costs
- Strengthen overall business operations
- Support the growth of new qualified environmental workers
Join ECO Canada and econext for a virtual session to explore ECO Canada’s Employment Programs, Training & Wage Subsidies for Environmental Jobs
Speakers:
Brenden Stephen: has been finding creative solutions to training and Human Resources needs for 10 years now. Having grown up in the small town of Vanderhoof, BC, Brenden understands the need for clear communication and teamwork. After attending University at the University of Alberta, Brenden continued to educate himself and endears to be a lifelong learner. Brenden is committed to helping improve the environmental industry and works hard to live with an intentional focus on renewability and sustainability
Emma Duffy: works on the Employment Programs team at ECO Canada, focused on the strategy and outreach to elevate the Employment Programs team and our reach across Canada. Emma collaborates with all departments at ECO and external stakeholders to build relationships and increase opportunities for all.
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Smart Energy Event 2022 | April 25-26, 2022 | Halifax
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.
Caribbean Program
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.
- Caribbean Customized Consulting and Advisory Services 2023 | Caribbean Region
Deadline for applications is December 21, 2022
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.
Upcoming events from our partners
Reports and On Demand Content
Market Research and Strategic Support Latin America
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BLUE AND GREEN ECONOMY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN
Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum | April 26-28, 2022
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.
econext collaborates on Newfoundland and Labrador response to Offshore Renewables Energy Regulations initiative
The Offshore Renewable Energy Regulations (ORER) is an initiative led by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to develop modern safety and environmental protection regulations that will apply to exploration, construction, operation and decommissioning activities related to renewable energy projects and power lines in Canada’s offshore areas.
NRCan drafted a technical requirements paper to detail to government, stakeholder and Indigenous participants the proposed requirements that will form the basis of future regulations. The requirements are divided into the following Parts:
- General Requirements
- Site Assessment Activities Requirements
- Transportation, Construction, Installation and Commissioning Activities Requirements
- Operations and Maintenance Activities Requirements
- Decommissioning, Repowering, and/or Life Extension Activities Requirements
NRCan was seeking feedback on these proposed requirements. econext, through The Net Zero Project collaboration, has submitted a response from the Newfoundland and Labrador perspective which can be downloaded here.
About The Net Zero Project
The Net Zero Project is a collaboration within the energy and environmental industries to drive economic growth, diversification, investment, and awareness through the lens of sustainability and the pursuit of net zero in Newfoundland and Labrador’s energy sector.
The initiative supports the development of clean growth strategies and projects in priority areas of Canada’s net zero journey as they relate to its offshore energy industry: carbon capture, utilization, and storage; electrification and renewable energy; and hydrogen.
The Net Zero Project was formed by econext, Noia, and the Oil and Gas Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador. More information on the initiative can be found at http://netzeroproject.ca/.
Genome Atlantic launches Small-Scale Climate Change Fund
Atlantic Canada faces unique and difficult challenges as climate change progresses. This targeted funding opportunity is intended to support short term, rapid initiatives which will advance identification, development and/or adoption of genomics tools that lead to solutions that help to combat climate change.
The goal for this program is to provide a foundation for Atlantic Canadian stakeholders to pursue subsequent larger scale Climate Change funding initiatives, such as Genome Canada’s anticipated flagship mission.
The Small-Scale Climate Change Fund is led by Genome Atlantic, in partnership with Research Nova Scotia.
Download the application form for more information on topic eligibility. If you are unsure if your proposed project is a fit, please reach out with questions to the address below.
Please note:
- Project contributions can range from $5,000 to $20,000
- Applications are due February 14th, 2022
- Projects must be completed or at least be able to demonstrate preliminary results by May 31st, 2022
For more information or to apply, please contact Kristin Tweel (ktweel@genomeatlantic.ca)
