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These 6 green investments would kick-start Canada's economic renewal

Corporate Knights

To make this country’s buildings more comfortable, affordable and energy-efficient in all weather, we’ll need to spend $57 billion a year on retrofitting and electrifying 10 million homes, plus $22 billion on commercial buildings. Full of (clean) energy. Bet the farm on climate. This will require a $3-billion-per-year investment.

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Massachusetts startup crowdfunding short-term energy storage technology

Renewable Energy World

By Jonathan Spencer Jones , Smart Energy International. Helix Power Corporation is seeking seed capital from investors to advance its patented flywheel short-term energy storage technology. The Massachusetts-based start-up is aiming for a minimum of $500,000 and up to $1.07 million to build out and commercialize its technology.

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The Cisco Foundation: Investing in Africa’s Clean Energy Transition

3BL Media

He asserts, “As a property and facilities managers of a high-brow building providing 24-hour power, energy efficiency is crucial for us, and SHYFT has been instrumental in achieving transparency. Their smart energy solutions allow us to effectively monitor and optimize consumption, reducing costs, and supporting sustainability.