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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 08 May 2012
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- Ancient forest unveiled, revealing impacts of climate change
- Study says half of worldwide emissions come from livestock
- Cycling and walking increase in US pilot communities
The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.
Authors: Neil Thomson, Neil Salmond, Kristina Welch, Justin Bull, James Noble
Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)
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isCleaner endorses Dallas Kachan for Vancity
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012isCleaner encourages members of the Vancity credit union to vote as of today for BC cleantech analyst and consultant Dallas Kachan in their board of directors elections. Vancity members are electing three board members through the month of April.
isCleaner endorses Dallas Kachan, former managing director of the Cleantech Group in San Francisco, which helped define the cleantech category. We believe Dallas would most effectively represent the clean technology community on the board of this institution, which controls $16 billion in assets. Of all the candidates, he’s the one with the most significant and global sustainability-related business expertise.
Learn more about Dallas here. Members can vote online as of today at www.vancity.com (member login required), by mail or in select branches later this month.
CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 06 March 2012
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- Investors worth $10 trillion issue direct call for carbon emission reductions
- Digital tools for climate change conversations
- Investors worth $10 trillion issue direct call for carbon emission reductions
The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.
Authors: Neil Thomson, Chris Kantowicz, Neil Salmond, Kristina Welch, Justin Bull
Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)
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Canadian Clean Technology Companies Pre-Qualify for Second Round of Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Ottawa, ON – February 3, 2012: The Canadian Clean Technology Coalition views the announcement by the Government of Canada of successful applicants for second round pre-qualification in the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) as a clear and positive indication of the growth and innovation demonstrated by the clean technology sector. (more…)
Ontario #2 for Most New Solar Projects
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011With Canada rated as the top country in the world for business (by Forbes Magazine), coupled with Ontario’s FIT and favourable renewable energy policies, its no wonder the province is now ranked #2 in North America for the highest number of new solar projects. With $20 billion in renewable energy commitments, Ontario is on its way to establishing itself as the manufacturing centre of excellence. Read more on what is happening here.
The Beauty of Clean Energy in Pakistan
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
From pageant queen to clean energy advocate, Natasha Paracha is using her celebrity and her passion for the environment to promote sustainable renewable energy in Pakistan. For a country that is annually devastated by floods, clean water and food supply are enormous challenges. Adding to this, imagine having to worry about rolling blackouts every other hour! Can you fathom the decline in productivity from this alone? The article discusses the need for “dam technology, water purification systems, and load management technology to stabilize some of Pakistan’s most basic resources.” Further, Ms. Paracha is seeking to promote wind and solar developments that would feed the rural communities sorely lacking power and could provide them with an alternate source of revenue: selling power!
Read the article and give us feedback on whether you are interested in seeing us interview her for our Clean Leader series.
Clean tech losing venture capital funding
Thursday, October 20th, 2011GreenBeat reports that venture capital deals have dropped off sharply, with clean tech taking a particularly hard hit.
Read the full story here:
http://venturebeat.com/2011/10/19/moneytree-venture-capital/
Venture Capital deals in the third quarter of 2011 dropped 12 percent in dollars invested compared to last quarter. Clean technology and life sciences industries were particularly hard hit, according to a report released today by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association.
“Public policy challenges in the life sciences and clean technology sectors are impacting investment levels this quarter as is the IPO market that basically came to a screeching halt in August,” explained National Venture Capital Association president Mark Heesen in a statement.
The venture capital industry is often reflective of how the markets are doing, according to Heesen, though it does support company, product and job creation. Along with the drop in dollars invested, the number of deals made also decreased 14 percent to 876 completed deals, down from the 1,015 in quarter two 2011.
Clean technology fell in line with the overall venture capital economy, a 13 percent drop in dollars invested, totaling at $891 million. Last quarter the investors spent $1 billion on the industry.
SkyPower Receives Innovative Financial Backing from Deutsche Bank
Thursday, October 6th, 2011Banking on a growing solar market in Ontario– and another Liberal government win in today’s elections– Deutche Bank is providing a $67 million revolving credit facility for SkyPower. With news just breaking that McGuinty is staying on for a third term as Premier of the province, the FIT program is safe. The funds will be used to support the ongoing development of SkyPower’s portfolio of utility-scale solar projects in Ontario. See more.
Google and Clean Power Finance Partner to Create $75 Million Fund for Residential Solar Projects
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011Google is at it again. With nearly a BILLION dollars in renewable energy investments, the company, together with Clean Power Finance, have announced a new $75m fund to finance residential solar projects. The idea is to provide solar panel installers along with a financing option, making it easier for all to get involved. What a great idea! See more here.
Innovation, Capital and Carbon – a BC perspective
Friday, September 16th, 2011
The Vancouver CGP workshop titled Innovation, Capital and Carbon took place on June 1, 2011. ISIS, a research centre at the Sauder School of Business, brought together 48 leading industry experts, scholars and government representatives to focus on understanding the factors that enable and constrain British Columbia’s transformation to a low carbon economy. The majority of participants were BC business leaders and included representatives from traditional high carbon emitting industries, clean tech firms, large banks, investment firms, retail companies and consulting firms.
The workshop employed an interactive methodology that engaged participants in identifying priorities, setting direction, scenario planning and strategy development. Highlights of the session include the following ideas that resonated with the participants: (more…)
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Marketwire – Alternative Energy
- BacTech Begins Tailing Sampling at Telamayu, Bolivia May 17, 2012
- W2 Energy Completes Purchase of British Columbia-Based Agri-Green Biodiesel Inc. May 17, 2012
- Lumenpulse Receives U.S. Patent on Technology That Converts Analog to Digital Signals Allowing Lighting Control Over AC Power Lines May 17, 2012
- WEPOWER Ecolutions Presents Orion Lighting Solutions at 2012 RECon, Las Vegas May 17, 2012
- World Mobile Holdings Inc. Approved for OTC Listing May 17, 2012
- Ceradyne Board Approves Regular Quarterly Dividend May 17, 2012
- ILG Energy Helps Clients Maneuver New Fracking Guidelines May 17, 2012
- Vectren CEO Says Natural Gas Prices Good News for Customers, Electric Environmental Investments Paying Off; Mays Retires From Vectren Board May 16, 2012
- Unusual Market Activity in Venoco, Inc. Common Stock May 16, 2012
- QSolar Limited Provides Update on Delay in Filing of Audited Financial Statements Pursuant to Management Cease Trade Order Granted May 16, 2012
Globe Newswire
- Velti CEO Alex Moukas to Present at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference May 17, 2012SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velti plc (Nasdaq:VELT), the leading global provider of mobile marketing and advertising technology and solutions, today announced that Alex Moukas, Chief Executive Officer and Wilson W. Cheung, Chief Financial Officer will present at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference, to b […]
- Washington Gold's Chief Operating Officer Elected President of Recreational Gaming Association May 17, 2012HOUSTON, May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (NYSE Amex:UWN) announced today that Victor Mena, Chief Operating Officer of Washington Gold, owned and operated by Nevada Gold, has been elected President of the State of Washington's Recreational Gaming Association ("RGA"). […]
- SSP America Awarded Major Food and Beverage Contract at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport May 17, 2012LANSDOWNE, Va., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SSP America, the North American division of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide is proud to announce today its 10 year, $800 million contract with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport that will bring the diverse culinary arts of Phoenix's most celebrated […]
- Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman's Charlottesville Campuses Host USO Stuffing Party May 17, 2012CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 10,000 deploying service members will receive "care packages" from the USO thanks to a stuffing party held recently by 130 employees from Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC). […]
- BIDZ.com, Inc. Signs Going Private Merger Agreement May 17, 2012CULVER CITY, Calif., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIDZ.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:BIDZ), a leading online retailer of jewelry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Glendon Group, Inc. ("Glendon Group") to be acquired for $0.78 per share in cash. This per share price represents a premium of 59.2% over the Company […]
- Nanophase Announces Plans for Rights Offering to Stockholders May 17, 2012ROMEOVILLE, Ill., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nanophase Technologies Corporation (OTCQB:NANX), a technology leader in nanomaterials and advanced nanoengineered products, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for a rights offering to existing holders of its […]
- Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation Announces Cash Dividend May 17, 2012NAUGATUCK, Conn., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:NVSL) declared a cash dividend for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, of $.03 per share to stockholders of record on May 28, 2012. Payment of the cash dividend will be made on or about June 15, 2012. […]
- Mercury Computer Systems Awarded Contract to Deliver Rugged, High Density Solid State Data Recorder for Airborne ISR Applications May 17, 2012CHELMSFORD, Mass., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MRCY) (www.mc.com), a trusted provider of commercially developed application-ready ISR and EW subsystems for defense prime contractors, announced that it has received a contract from a leading defense prime contractor to provide an advanced solid state data recorder fo […]
- OKI Data Americas to Demonstrate Cloud-Based Total Managed Print(TM) Portal, Serve as Platinum Sponsor of Photizo Group Transform 2012 Global Conference May 17, 2012MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OKI Data Americas announces its sponsorship of the Transform 2012 Global Conference, hosted by the Photizo Group, taking place May 24-25, 2012 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL. There, OKI will demonstrate the company's proprietary, cloud-based Managed Print Services (MPS) offering, Total Mana […]
- Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. to Present at Investor Conferences May 17, 2012COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:BBRG), owner and operator of the BRAVO! Cucina Italiana (BRAVO!) and BRIO Tuscan Grille (BRIO) restaurant concepts, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the following conferences. […]