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Nov 10, 20212 min read

Carbon offsets, carbon markets and COP26: what you need to know

One set of terms that you’ve likely heard over the past week or so is “carbon offset”, “carbon credit” or “carbon markets”.

Nov 4, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Ontario Pumped Storage, new children's book, snow safety

I shared how our commitment to clean energy and ability to support and leverage the clean energy sector in the Bruce, Grey and Huron region.

Nov 4, 20213 min read

3 key actions to watch for at COP26 as the world navigates net zero

Taken together, significant action on these three fronts would make for a successful COP26 in principle.

Nov 2, 20215 min read

What does success at COP26 look like for nuclear?

The industry has a real opportunity to change the channel and show the crucial role it will play in decarbonizing the global economy.

Nov 1, 20212 min read

Talking to kids about climate change… with stinky toot jokes?

New children’s book from NII Explore brings humour and fun to science education

Nov 1, 20212 min read

“Nationally Determined Contributions” at COP26: what you need to know

COP26 is officially underway and the spotlight is on national leaders as they kick off two days of meetings part of the World Leaders Summit

Oct 29, 20211 min read

Ontario’s electricity future needs nuclear: October Nuclear Intelligence Report

This month’s Intelligence Report tackles a timely question: what is the role of nuclear power in getting to net zero emissions?

Oct 28, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – clean water, economic development forum, sharing insights

The Clean Energy Frontier program did some discovery work this week: at the Walkerton Clean Water Centre, through the Saugeen Shores 3rd Ann

Oct 27, 20213 min read

“COP26”: what you need to know

We're cutting through the acronyms and reams of reporting to give you the essential info you need follow along

Oct 25, 20212 min read

Safer beaches save lives: innovation at work in Bruce County

The Smart Beach Project includes remote sensing, machine learning and IoT—and is on track to launch as a pilot in 2022.

Oct 21, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Bruce County ec dev, Clean Tech Export Week, empathy in leadership

We have seen some beautiful days in the past couple of weeks and before we know it the snow will be flying in Bruce County.

Oct 14, 20212 min read

3ThoughtThursday – Welcome to the Clean Energy Frontier

It has been a big week at NII! To remain with our tradition of #3ThoughtThursday, I had to narrow down my thoughts.

Oct 14, 20212 min read

NII’s Jessica Linthorne named to list of Ontario's top 10 economic development professionals

Jessica Linthorne, Director of the Clean Energy Frontier, has been recognized by EDCO for overall excellence and achievements in her field.

Oct 12, 20214 min read

SMR development, finance and advocacy: an interview with Canon Bryan

I recently sat down with Canon to talk about SMR development in Canada, the process of raising capital as a nuclear company, and more.

Oct 7, 20211 min read

Bruce Power advances Net Zero 2027 commitments with local projects aimed at reducing GHG emissions

Through its Net Zero partnership with NII, Bruce Power will also be funding the development of carbon-offset projects in our local community

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