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Xeneca leads hydroelectric development in the North

Xeneca leads hydroelectric development in the North

In the race to develop renewable energy projects across the North, Xeneca Power Development Inc. stands out amongst the water power players for the sheer number of projects it's proposing.
Jet fuel plant, 383 jobs slated for White River

Jet fuel plant, 383 jobs slated for White River

A California biofuel and energy company is ready to build a plant in northeastern Ontario that makes jet fuel from wood biomass. Los Angeles-based Rentech Ltd. announced it has been selected by the Ontario goverment to receive a supply of 1.
First Nation to produce 4 MW of power in 2012

First Nation to produce 4 MW of power in 2012

Revered for its hiking trail and stunning vistas, the bluff overlooking M'Chigeeng First Nation will soon be known for something else: wind power.
Municipal microFIT program first of its kind in province

Municipal microFIT program first of its kind in province

The sunlight glinting off the roof of the Blind River municipal office brings a smile to Graeme Lowry's face. Lowry, the CEO of North Shore Power Group Inc.
Toronto wood pellet maker eyes former pulp mill

Toronto wood pellet maker eyes former pulp mill

A Toronto biofuel company has innovative plans to use Northern Ontario woody biomass to make a specialty pellet that European power producers may be eager to snap up.
Thunder Bay coal plant to use natural gas

Thunder Bay coal plant to use natural gas

A five-year-old plan to convert the coal-burning Thunder Bay Generating Station to natural gas has been dusted off and is being put into play.
Province puts the power in St. Marys Paper

Province puts the power in St. Marys Paper

Sault Ste. Marie MPP David Orazietti is again delivering the goods to St. Marys Paper.
Sudbury firm capturing heat, sun, and global enthusiasm

Sudbury firm capturing heat, sun, and global enthusiasm

With expectations that global energy costs will climb ever higher in the coming years, Renewable Resource Recovery Corp. (R3C) is banking on the reliability of the world’s greatest energy source: the sun.
Green-tech projects lead applied research focus for Sudbury school

Green-tech projects lead applied research focus for Sudbury school

A trio of new green-focused projects at Sudbury's Cambrian College are among the school’s most visible symbols of its renewed drive towards applied research.
Timmins forestry firm turning carbon into cash

Timmins forestry firm turning carbon into cash

Mikro-Tek first Canadian forestry company to meet stringent Kyoto Protocol registration process