At a time when climate concerns are reaching all-time highs in our province, it’s never been more important to recognize and celebrate the British Columbians championing a green future. Last night the BC Cleantech Awards recognized the innovators, educators, associations, and companies that are having the biggest impact on our province’s growing green economy. “We […]
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Finalists Announced for 2022 BC Cleantech Awards
The finalists for the 2022 BC Cleantech Awards have been announced. Chosen from more than 140 nominations, these individuals and organizations reflect the best of BC cleantech. The BC Cleantech Awards ceremony is a hybrid event, with finalists and program partners gathering in downtown Vancouver, and everyone in the broader cleantech community invited to join […]
Ekona Power Lands $79 Million Investment to Commercialize Clean Hydrogen Technology
Last month Burnaby’s Ekona Power was one of 13 Canadian cleantech companies named to the prestigious 2022 Global Cleantech 100 list. Today they announced the close of a $79 million equity investment round led by Baker Hughes, with participation from prominent partners, including Mitsui, Severstal, ConocoPhillips, TransAlta, and BDC Capital. Ekona Power develops a revolutionary methane […]
Seven B.C. Companies Named to 2022 Global Cleantech 100
Canadian cleantech companies are making their mark on the world stage with 13 companies being named to the prestigious 2022 Global Cleantech 100 list, the 13th edition. This year the list of innovative and promising clean technology companies represents strong diversification of markets and sectors with representation from across Canada. But the West Coast stands […]
British Columbia Is A Cleantech Leader
At a time when climate concerns are at an all-time high in the province, a new list of Canada’s most investable cleantech companies reveals that more than one-third of them are based in British Columbia. Vancouver is becoming recognized as a cleantech cluster. It was recently recognized as a top 10 cluster worldwide. Several B.C.-based […]