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3ThoughtThursday – Leaders Summit, ZEV market share increases, local net-zero home
This commitment to even further reductions underscores the importance of regions like the Clean Energy Frontier.
Apr 29, 20213 min read


3ThoughtThursday – federal budget edition!
For the Clean Energy Frontier, this budget connects to the ongoing conversations that we’ve been having weekly on this blog.
Apr 22, 20212 min read


Behind the headlines: cleantech and the federal budget
David Campbell and Chad Richards take us behind the headlines on cleantech and the federal budget.
Apr 21, 20217 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Coal phase out, committee report on EVs, Canada-US climate approach
It is important to recognize how we achieved such a feat: nuclear power did the heavy lifting and it's still doing so today.
Apr 15, 20213 min read


New feasibility study details made-in-Canada path forward on SMRs
This study is a clear signal that Canada’s biggest nuclear operators are beginning to develop a more concrete plan forward.
Apr 14, 20212 min read


Introducing the Centre’s new monthly Nuclear Intelligence Report
Today we released the first edition of our new Nuclear Intelligence Report, exploring the latest news and updates in the nuclear industry.
Apr 14, 20211 min read


The world needs change: let's start with nuclear
Despite many hardships, my parents carved out a good life for themselves and our family. But now, that good life is being threatened.
Apr 9, 20214 min read


Meet the all-star judges for NII Explore’s Spring Break Mission to Mars challenge
The countdown to next week begins as teams prepare to compete in NII Explore’s Spring Break Mission to Mars challenge.
Apr 8, 20213 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Bruce Power carbon co-op, Owen Sound EVs, Cleantech Week on the Hill
Over the past few weeks, the term “net zero” has been used extensively in these posts. In mid-March we talked about what exactly we mean...
Apr 8, 20213 min read


Learning from industry leaders on how to get to net zero
SNC-Lavalin released a report last month titled “Engineering Net Zero,” which provides an analysis of the current state of energy in...
Apr 6, 20213 min read


3ThoughtThursday – new Kinectrics facility, climate-focused infrastructure, Bruce Power & net zero
It’s April Fools’ Day! But I promise you the content in today’s post is no joke—we had one of those last Thursday. This week, we are...
Apr 1, 20213 min read


The path to SMRs: Canada's leadership, industry diversity, and securing fuel supply
The focus on Canada speaks to the leadership role that our domestic industry plays, influencing not only our American neighbours...
Mar 29, 20213 min read


3ThoughtThursday – provincial budget released, Kinectrics event, e-petition tabled in Ottawa
What season is it best to go on a trampoline? …spring time! And, as we referenced last week on this blog, we’re bouncing into spring 2021...
Mar 25, 20213 min read


3ThoughtThursday – provincial budget next week, what is net zero, NII vaccination hub
Spring is just around the corner! And, in political circles that means speculation on what will be included in upcoming provincial and...
Mar 18, 20213 min read


Lessons from a hydrogen leader: Sweden
This is the third in our series exploring national hydrogen best practices from other jurisdictions. My colleague David had previously...
Mar 17, 20214 min read


Digging into the story behind Pi Day
March 14 is Pi (π) Day, when we celebrate this important never-ending number. Pi is the circumference of a circle divided by its...
Mar 12, 20211 min read


A crucial time for hydrogen development: Phil De Luna on cleantech in Canada
Hydrogen is a key fuel on the path to net zero, with the potential to reduce emissions in some of the most difficult-to-decarbonize...
Mar 12, 20215 min read


3ThoughtThursday – Laveer joins the Frontier, equality matters, and Ontario Farmer talks nuclear
Last week, we celebrated Huron County Council’s support for the Clean Energy Frontier. I was very excited to see how engaged and...
Mar 11, 20213 min read


NII Explore’s Spring Break Mission to Mars challenge open for registration
Teams of five compete for a chance to win $2,500 towards post-secondary education Asking the question “What will it take to establish the...
Mar 9, 20212 min read


International Women's Day: changing the world together
Today is International Women’s Day, a day where we celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias, and take action for...
Mar 8, 20214 min read
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