OGA Down to Earth Bulletin June 4, 2020

PACE programs for geothermal in Canadian cities  -The Green Municipal Fund of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has opened applications for cities to design and submit property assessed clean energy (PACE) and other deep energy retrofit financing programs for homes and business buildings.
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Stop the Hamilton gas pipeline -The Clean Air Alliance has sent an open letter to Enbridge, reminding management that it's own data shows it doesn't need the Hamilton gas pipeline to satisfy energy demand because conservation investment is a proven alternative tool.
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Building energy and water use reporting in Ontario -Building and water use reporting has been a useful tool for businesses and governments to reduce usage in Ontario and other jurisdictions. Due to COVID-19 at least one reporting deadline has been extended.
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Green conditions on COVID-19 recovery loans -Large companies who need a federal bridge loan to survive the crumbling pandemic economy will have to show they’re strategies include plans for climate change, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.
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Why investors are sticking with renewables - In the U.S., renewables yielded 200.3% returns versus 97.2% for fossil fuels. Similar returns are being reported world wide, meaning investment is likely to continue to move into clean energy solutions.
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