The document provides an overview of clean technology and government policy in Canada. It includes sections on clean technology business and manufacturing statistics in Canada, power generation sources, business losses in the clean technology sector, foreign direct investment trends, and various blogs and articles on topics like the climate index, SDTC funding results, electric vehicles, rare metals, and the NDP's proposed $15 billion climate plan for the 2019 Canadian federal election. The document aims to analyze clean technology and energy issues from both an economic and environmental perspective.
2019 Election| Green Economy and Clean Technology| Canada | June 2019paul young cpa, cga
The document provides an overview of clean technology and government policy in Canada. It includes sections on clean technology business and manufacturing statistics in Canada, power generation sources, business losses in the clean technology sector, foreign direct investment trends, and various blogs and articles on topics like the climate index, SDTC funding results, electric vehicles, rare metals, and pollution taxes. The document aims to analyze the economic viability and impacts of clean technology and the appropriate policy balance between environmental and economic goals in Canada.
The document discusses Canada's clean technology sector. It notes that despite government subsidies, Canadian clean tech companies continue to lose money. While the government has goals to boost the green economy, investors are reluctant due to poor financial performance. The document also addresses topics like rare earth metals mining, electric vehicles, and challenges scaling up clean tech manufacturing.
This presentation looks at clean technology for Canada. The presentation will give more facts and figures as it relates to environment, taxation, subsidies, viability of technology, etc.
2019 Election| Clean Technology and Green Economy| Canada | July 2019paul young cpa, cga
The document provides an overview of government policy on clean technology in Canada from July 2019. It includes sections on clean technology business and manufacturing in Canada, power generation, business losses in clean technology, foreign direct investment in clean technology, blogs and articles on various clean technology topics, programs like SDTC and their results, electric vehicles sales and components, investments in clean technology, issues around rare metals mining and pollution taxes. The document is meant to analyze Canada's clean technology sector and various government policies and programs supporting it.
This document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including their environmental impact, raw materials, battery market, manufacturers, subsidies, and development in various countries. Key points include:
- Electrical vehicles can help reduce air pollution but battery production has environmental issues. Raw materials like lithium and cobalt are mined in countries with child labor concerns.
- China and Europe have the largest electrical vehicle markets currently. Sales are increasing globally by over 40% annually.
- Major automakers like GM and Ford are launching more affordable electrical models to compete with Tesla and help electrical vehicles go mainstream.
- Countries like Canada and China are developing lithium and vanadium resources to supply the growing battery market.
The document provides an overview of electrical vehicles including their environmental impact, raw materials, battery market, key countries, manufacturers, subsidies, and challenges. It discusses topics like lithium and vanadium mining, the growing electrical vehicle market, efforts in Canada to develop lithium and vanadium resources, and startup electrical vehicle companies. Concerns mentioned include the toxicity of battery production, reliance on subsidies, and ensuring adequate charging infrastructure and raw material supplies.
Electrical Vehicles (EV)| All you need to know| January 2021paul young cpa, cga
Lithium
Global lithium supply and demand at the end of last year was nearly even, according to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. By 2025, though, demand is expected to outstrip supply by nearly 228,000 tons.
Prices have started to inch higher, especially in China, the world’s largest EV market, but must rise at least 10% more to make any expansions worthwhile, Norris said.
https://www.mining.com/web/weak-lithium-prices-could-slow-ev-revolution-albemarle/
Battery range
More and more concept cars are being developed as part of looking at ways to expand the battery distance for passenger vehicles.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g29994375/future-electric-cars-trucks/ or https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/car-guide/cheapest-electric-cars-in-canada
Plugin stations
More expansion of plug-in stations is required to support electrical vehicles - https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/22/evgo-to-go-public-via-spac-in-bid-to-power-ev-charging-expansion/
Global Emissions - https://ihsmarkit.com/research-analysis/china-fueling-rebound-in-global-carbon-emissions-in-2021.html
The document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including their environmental impact, raw materials needed for batteries, and key countries involved in mining lithium and vanadium. It discusses how falling battery costs are improving the cost competitiveness of electric vehicles. The document also examines efforts to develop cobalt-free batteries using mainly nickel and lithium mining activities in Canada.
2019 Election| Green Economy and Clean Technology| Canada | June 2019paul young cpa, cga
The document provides an overview of clean technology and government policy in Canada. It includes sections on clean technology business and manufacturing statistics in Canada, power generation sources, business losses in the clean technology sector, foreign direct investment trends, and various blogs and articles on topics like the climate index, SDTC funding results, electric vehicles, rare metals, and pollution taxes. The document aims to analyze the economic viability and impacts of clean technology and the appropriate policy balance between environmental and economic goals in Canada.
The document discusses Canada's clean technology sector. It notes that despite government subsidies, Canadian clean tech companies continue to lose money. While the government has goals to boost the green economy, investors are reluctant due to poor financial performance. The document also addresses topics like rare earth metals mining, electric vehicles, and challenges scaling up clean tech manufacturing.
This presentation looks at clean technology for Canada. The presentation will give more facts and figures as it relates to environment, taxation, subsidies, viability of technology, etc.
2019 Election| Clean Technology and Green Economy| Canada | July 2019paul young cpa, cga
The document provides an overview of government policy on clean technology in Canada from July 2019. It includes sections on clean technology business and manufacturing in Canada, power generation, business losses in clean technology, foreign direct investment in clean technology, blogs and articles on various clean technology topics, programs like SDTC and their results, electric vehicles sales and components, investments in clean technology, issues around rare metals mining and pollution taxes. The document is meant to analyze Canada's clean technology sector and various government policies and programs supporting it.
This document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including their environmental impact, raw materials, battery market, manufacturers, subsidies, and development in various countries. Key points include:
- Electrical vehicles can help reduce air pollution but battery production has environmental issues. Raw materials like lithium and cobalt are mined in countries with child labor concerns.
- China and Europe have the largest electrical vehicle markets currently. Sales are increasing globally by over 40% annually.
- Major automakers like GM and Ford are launching more affordable electrical models to compete with Tesla and help electrical vehicles go mainstream.
- Countries like Canada and China are developing lithium and vanadium resources to supply the growing battery market.
The document provides an overview of electrical vehicles including their environmental impact, raw materials, battery market, key countries, manufacturers, subsidies, and challenges. It discusses topics like lithium and vanadium mining, the growing electrical vehicle market, efforts in Canada to develop lithium and vanadium resources, and startup electrical vehicle companies. Concerns mentioned include the toxicity of battery production, reliance on subsidies, and ensuring adequate charging infrastructure and raw material supplies.
Electrical Vehicles (EV)| All you need to know| January 2021paul young cpa, cga
Lithium
Global lithium supply and demand at the end of last year was nearly even, according to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. By 2025, though, demand is expected to outstrip supply by nearly 228,000 tons.
Prices have started to inch higher, especially in China, the world’s largest EV market, but must rise at least 10% more to make any expansions worthwhile, Norris said.
https://www.mining.com/web/weak-lithium-prices-could-slow-ev-revolution-albemarle/
Battery range
More and more concept cars are being developed as part of looking at ways to expand the battery distance for passenger vehicles.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g29994375/future-electric-cars-trucks/ or https://www.canadadrives.ca/blog/car-guide/cheapest-electric-cars-in-canada
Plugin stations
More expansion of plug-in stations is required to support electrical vehicles - https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/22/evgo-to-go-public-via-spac-in-bid-to-power-ev-charging-expansion/
Global Emissions - https://ihsmarkit.com/research-analysis/china-fueling-rebound-in-global-carbon-emissions-in-2021.html
The document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including their environmental impact, raw materials needed for batteries, and key countries involved in mining lithium and vanadium. It discusses how falling battery costs are improving the cost competitiveness of electric vehicles. The document also examines efforts to develop cobalt-free batteries using mainly nickel and lithium mining activities in Canada.
Summary:
"November auto sales were well below year-ago levels," according to a statement from Cox Automotive. "The sales pace last month was likely closer to 13 million, below our forecast of 13.4 and significantly lower than November 2020's pace of 15.9 million. Sales in November were similar to October – slow."
The chip shortage continues to constrain new-vehicle availability, Cox Automotive added. The market is very uneven right now, with some brands and products facing greater shortage than others. Notably Toyota reported significant sales drops last month due to tight inventory. Meanwhile, Ford inventory has improved since summer.
"The market is stuck in low gear," Cox Automotive senior economist Charlie Chesbrough said in a press release. "We believe there are potential buyers out there, but many are waiting on the sidelines, put off by limited selection and high prices."
Source - https://www.investors.com/news/us-auto-sales-chip-woes-gm-ford-stpck/
1. Plug-in stations - https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/ev-chargers-being-installed-at-all-onroute-highway-service-locations
2. Flawed tax credits - https://insideevs.com/news/551757/union-tax-credit-flawed-intially/
3. Protectionism policies - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/gordon-giffin-power-and-politics-1.6271738
4. Road and fuel taxes - https://www.wired.com/story/norway-electric-vehicle-tax/
5. Plug-in station business model - https://seekingalpha.com/article/4472936-volta-better-ev-charging-station-business-model
6. Power Grid - https://www.bakersfield.com/ap/news/is-the-texas-power-grid-ready-for-the-electric-vehicle-boom/article_cc74dccb-b89a-54cb-a765-88540608391c.html
7. Lithium - https://investingnews.com/news/battery-metals-investing/acme-lithium-adds-two-strategic-lithium-projects-located-in-canadas-winnipeg-river-pegmatite-region/
8. California and Lithium - https://www.carscoops.com/2021/12/california-has-a-single-lake-with-more-lithium-than-the-country-currently-needs/
9. EV Battery - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1134307_report-ev-battery-costs-might-rise-in-2022
10. Recharging - https://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=59274.php
11. Production – Battery - https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabuelsamid/2021/12/01/gm-forms-joint-venture-with-posco-chemical-for-north-american-production-of-battery-cathode-materials/?sh=6692c2d73a9c
Here is a look at automotive sales including electrical car sales. This presentation looks at all angles including environmental, subsidies, health of the automotive market, etc.
2019 Election| Are grants supporting Electrical Car Sales? paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including:
1) It discusses the growing electrical vehicle market size globally and in top countries like Norway, sales increasing over 40% in 2016.
2) It covers electrical vehicle raw materials like lithium, vanadium, and rare earth metals and mentions mining of these materials in countries like Australia, Chile, and China.
3) It addresses falling battery costs that could make electrical vehicles cheaper than gas vehicles by 2025, helping achieve more widespread adoption.
This document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including:
1) It discusses the growing electrical vehicle market size and top selling countries. Norway has the highest market share of electrical vehicles in the world.
2) It covers key raw materials used in electrical vehicles like lithium, vanadium, and rare earth metals. It also discusses lithium and vanadium mining in countries like Australia, Chile, and China.
3) Concerns are raised about the supply of lithium and vanadium keeping up with demand from the growing electrical vehicle market and about the ethics of rare metal mining. Battery costs are falling but still make up half the cost of an electrical vehicle.
The document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including their environmental impact, raw materials used in batteries, and the lithium and vanadium mining industries. It notes that while electrical vehicles may help reduce emissions, mining for raw materials like lithium and cobalt raises issues around child labor and hazardous materials. It also discusses how countries like China are aiming to dominate the electrical vehicle market and the supply of raw materials.
EV| Electrical and Hybrid Vehicles| Analysis and Commentary| January 21, 2021paul young cpa, cga
Biden – With a new administration taking office and a new decade upon us, it’s a perfect opportunity to recommit holding the automobile industry accountable under the Clean Air Act. While 50 years of regulation have brought with it substantial benefits, four years of automotive rollbacks have taken their toll, with stagnating fuel economy and numerous pollution scandals plaguing the industry.
https://cleantechnica.com/2021/01/20/under-biden-administration-passenger-car-regulations-must-keep-up-with-opportunity/
Plug-in stations issues - https://www.vanenburgsoftware.com/.tmb/journal/electric-vehicle-charging-challenges-bb338f
China controls over cobalt - https://www.mining.com/what-chinas-increasing-control-over-cobalt-resources-in-the-drc-means-for-the-west-report/
China and Coal - https://www.miningweekly.com/article/china-approves-6-coal-mines-in-xinjiang-2021-01-06
China and emissions - https://phys.org/news/2021-01-china-carbon-emissions-scheme-month.html
Intelligence of Battery Management Systems Amplified with Cloud-based Software and Services
Battery-operated applications and cloud-based software and services are among the top buzzwords in the vast industrial landscape that is undergoing the Fourth Industrial Revolution - Industry 4.0. With the increasing convergence of industrial operations and technology, the cloud-connected battery management system is emerging as one of the most popular trends across various industries, including automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
2019 Election| infrastructure and Capital Spending| Canada| June 2019paul young cpa, cga
The value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities declined 3.7% to $8.0 billion in June, largely due to a decrease in the value of multi-family and institutional permits. Six provinces declined, with Alberta accounting for over one-third of the national decrease. Of the provinces posting gains, Nova Scotia reported the largest increase (+32.1%), reflecting gains in the value of residential and commercial permits in Halifax.
EV| Electrical Vehicles| All you need to know| November 2020 paul young cpa, cga
Blog – Electrical vehicle Sales – November 2020
The plug-in car market share was 4.9% (same as in September), which means that one in 20 new cars are already rechargeable. - https://insideevs.com/news/457755/global-plugin-electric-car-sales-october-2020/
China has seen fewer pollution days - https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202012/02/WS5fc6e5eba31024ad0ba99331.html
China still has coal-fired plants under construction - https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/china-has-250-gw-of-coal-fired-power-under-development-study/76616107
The document discusses the growing potential for grid parity of solar power in India. It predicts that utility-scale grid parity could occur earlier than previously estimated, between 2017-2019. This is due to steep falls in solar panel prices and rising costs of conventional electricity. Grid parity may also be reached earlier for commercial and industrial consumers, whose tariffs have risen above the delivered cost of solar power in some areas. The document recommends that government and utilities encourage the rooftop solar market to help address power shortages and high utility losses, through policies like net metering.
This document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including their environmental impact, raw materials used in batteries, and the lithium and vanadium mining industries. It notes that while electrical vehicles may help reduce emissions, battery production requires mining of materials that also causes environmental and social problems. It also discusses China's dominance in the lithium and electrical vehicle markets and the limited global supply of raw materials needed for batteries.
Election 2018 - Ontario Liberals vs Ontario Progressive Conservatives - Econo...paul young cpa, cga
People of Ontario have a tough choice to make in June 2018 as such this presentation will highlight areas of concerns for the people of Ontario
List of the top 10 Broken Promises: https://twitter.com/Kathleen_Wynne/status/959907698035785728 https://www.ontariopc.ca/10_liberal_big_ideas_10_broken_promises
https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/ontarios-debt-outlook-drops-to-negative-moodys/ or more failed promises -
Loss jobs - http://business.financialpost.com/opinion/75000-manufacturing-jobs-lost-thats-the-price-of-ontarios-electricity-disaster
Ontario income barely grew in 10 years - http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/canadian-median-income-growth-sluggish-over-past-10-years-statscan-figures-show
Ontario need a change - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/ontario-liberals-kathleen-wynne-and-dalton-mcguinty-era-january-2018
Bottom line
Ontario needs a change in government. Wynne listens to no one but herself. Wynne’s continues to introduced bad after bad policies that only hurt people of Ontario
The document summarizes the results of a survey of over 400 US electric utility executives about the state of the electric utility industry. Key findings include:
- Utilities see their biggest growth opportunities as distributed energy resources, customer relationships, and transmission.
- Their biggest challenges are aging infrastructure, an aging workforce, and outdated regulatory models.
- Most utilities are seeing minimal, stagnant, or negative load growth and there is no consensus on how to address this issue.
Key industry and market indicators for august 2015 canada and north americapaul young cpa, cga
Key market and industry trends for Canada and rest of the world.
- CPI
- Trade
- Sales
- Trends
- Pricing
- Commodities
- Inflation
- Production volume
- Green Technology
Utilities today face a host of
significant challenges. Among them
are environmental regulations;
fuel price uncertainty; and fresh
capital needs for plant upgrades,
baseload generation investments,
and transmission investments.
One of the largest disruptors,
however, may be the erosion of
the utility business model itself.
Canada already had a vibrant technology sector
Moving ideas from incubation to market takes time and moneys
Trudeau’s has increase taxes (hikes to CPP – 2019 or Carbon Taxation or elimination of tax credits - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/middle-class-canada-february-2018
It will take a balance of policies to support economic. It is not one policy that drives the economy. The Liberals see to focus on increase taxes and giving handouts.
CPC in the past supported wide range of policy changes to support business investment - http://mb.cme-mec.ca/?lid=YXN82-W3NF7-IC132&comaction=show&cid=3CWP8-FKASM-JYNFE
Revue de presse IoT / Data du 04/03/2017Romain Bochet
Bonjour, Voici la revue de presse IoT/data/energie du 4 mars 2017. Cette semaine au programme :
- The Disruption And Global Transformation Of The Energy Industry
- How ENEL is using IoT to embrace the ‘energy revolution’
- IBM, VELCO join forces to create smart energy solutions firm Utopus
- How IIoT is revolutionizing utilities
- How energy-data-as-a-service is enabling innovation
- Renewable energy IoT to hit $5.3 billion annually by 2030
A lire le court article sur ENEL.
Je suis preneur d'autres artices / sources !
Bonne lecture !
This document provides an overview of QTS Realty Trust's investor presentation for the second quarter of 2019. It includes forward-looking statements about QTS's growth outlook and performance. It also describes QTS's balanced approach to capital allocation, including maintaining financial discipline in development projects. Additionally, it provides details on QTS's recent acquisition of two data centers in the Netherlands and its joint venture partnership with Alinda Capital Partners.
This document provides an agenda and overview for a presentation on clean technology and the green economy in Canada and worldwide. The agenda covers topics like Canada's green economy, clean technology investment trends, manufacturing and business losses in the clean technology sector, power generation sources in key countries, and various policies and issues related to climate change and the transition to a green economy.
- Paul Young presented on clean technology and the green economy in Canada and worldwide.
- The presentation discussed Canada's green economy, clean tech investment trends, the state of the clean technology sector in Canada, power generation sources in Canada and key countries, and challenges facing the clean tech industry such as business losses.
- The document provided an overview of issues related to clean technology, renewable energy, and the transition to a green economy in Canada and globally.
Summary:
"November auto sales were well below year-ago levels," according to a statement from Cox Automotive. "The sales pace last month was likely closer to 13 million, below our forecast of 13.4 and significantly lower than November 2020's pace of 15.9 million. Sales in November were similar to October – slow."
The chip shortage continues to constrain new-vehicle availability, Cox Automotive added. The market is very uneven right now, with some brands and products facing greater shortage than others. Notably Toyota reported significant sales drops last month due to tight inventory. Meanwhile, Ford inventory has improved since summer.
"The market is stuck in low gear," Cox Automotive senior economist Charlie Chesbrough said in a press release. "We believe there are potential buyers out there, but many are waiting on the sidelines, put off by limited selection and high prices."
Source - https://www.investors.com/news/us-auto-sales-chip-woes-gm-ford-stpck/
1. Plug-in stations - https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/ev-chargers-being-installed-at-all-onroute-highway-service-locations
2. Flawed tax credits - https://insideevs.com/news/551757/union-tax-credit-flawed-intially/
3. Protectionism policies - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/gordon-giffin-power-and-politics-1.6271738
4. Road and fuel taxes - https://www.wired.com/story/norway-electric-vehicle-tax/
5. Plug-in station business model - https://seekingalpha.com/article/4472936-volta-better-ev-charging-station-business-model
6. Power Grid - https://www.bakersfield.com/ap/news/is-the-texas-power-grid-ready-for-the-electric-vehicle-boom/article_cc74dccb-b89a-54cb-a765-88540608391c.html
7. Lithium - https://investingnews.com/news/battery-metals-investing/acme-lithium-adds-two-strategic-lithium-projects-located-in-canadas-winnipeg-river-pegmatite-region/
8. California and Lithium - https://www.carscoops.com/2021/12/california-has-a-single-lake-with-more-lithium-than-the-country-currently-needs/
9. EV Battery - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1134307_report-ev-battery-costs-might-rise-in-2022
10. Recharging - https://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=59274.php
11. Production – Battery - https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabuelsamid/2021/12/01/gm-forms-joint-venture-with-posco-chemical-for-north-american-production-of-battery-cathode-materials/?sh=6692c2d73a9c
Here is a look at automotive sales including electrical car sales. This presentation looks at all angles including environmental, subsidies, health of the automotive market, etc.
2019 Election| Are grants supporting Electrical Car Sales? paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including:
1) It discusses the growing electrical vehicle market size globally and in top countries like Norway, sales increasing over 40% in 2016.
2) It covers electrical vehicle raw materials like lithium, vanadium, and rare earth metals and mentions mining of these materials in countries like Australia, Chile, and China.
3) It addresses falling battery costs that could make electrical vehicles cheaper than gas vehicles by 2025, helping achieve more widespread adoption.
This document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including:
1) It discusses the growing electrical vehicle market size and top selling countries. Norway has the highest market share of electrical vehicles in the world.
2) It covers key raw materials used in electrical vehicles like lithium, vanadium, and rare earth metals. It also discusses lithium and vanadium mining in countries like Australia, Chile, and China.
3) Concerns are raised about the supply of lithium and vanadium keeping up with demand from the growing electrical vehicle market and about the ethics of rare metal mining. Battery costs are falling but still make up half the cost of an electrical vehicle.
The document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including their environmental impact, raw materials used in batteries, and the lithium and vanadium mining industries. It notes that while electrical vehicles may help reduce emissions, mining for raw materials like lithium and cobalt raises issues around child labor and hazardous materials. It also discusses how countries like China are aiming to dominate the electrical vehicle market and the supply of raw materials.
EV| Electrical and Hybrid Vehicles| Analysis and Commentary| January 21, 2021paul young cpa, cga
Biden – With a new administration taking office and a new decade upon us, it’s a perfect opportunity to recommit holding the automobile industry accountable under the Clean Air Act. While 50 years of regulation have brought with it substantial benefits, four years of automotive rollbacks have taken their toll, with stagnating fuel economy and numerous pollution scandals plaguing the industry.
https://cleantechnica.com/2021/01/20/under-biden-administration-passenger-car-regulations-must-keep-up-with-opportunity/
Plug-in stations issues - https://www.vanenburgsoftware.com/.tmb/journal/electric-vehicle-charging-challenges-bb338f
China controls over cobalt - https://www.mining.com/what-chinas-increasing-control-over-cobalt-resources-in-the-drc-means-for-the-west-report/
China and Coal - https://www.miningweekly.com/article/china-approves-6-coal-mines-in-xinjiang-2021-01-06
China and emissions - https://phys.org/news/2021-01-china-carbon-emissions-scheme-month.html
Intelligence of Battery Management Systems Amplified with Cloud-based Software and Services
Battery-operated applications and cloud-based software and services are among the top buzzwords in the vast industrial landscape that is undergoing the Fourth Industrial Revolution - Industry 4.0. With the increasing convergence of industrial operations and technology, the cloud-connected battery management system is emerging as one of the most popular trends across various industries, including automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
2019 Election| infrastructure and Capital Spending| Canada| June 2019paul young cpa, cga
The value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities declined 3.7% to $8.0 billion in June, largely due to a decrease in the value of multi-family and institutional permits. Six provinces declined, with Alberta accounting for over one-third of the national decrease. Of the provinces posting gains, Nova Scotia reported the largest increase (+32.1%), reflecting gains in the value of residential and commercial permits in Halifax.
EV| Electrical Vehicles| All you need to know| November 2020 paul young cpa, cga
Blog – Electrical vehicle Sales – November 2020
The plug-in car market share was 4.9% (same as in September), which means that one in 20 new cars are already rechargeable. - https://insideevs.com/news/457755/global-plugin-electric-car-sales-october-2020/
China has seen fewer pollution days - https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202012/02/WS5fc6e5eba31024ad0ba99331.html
China still has coal-fired plants under construction - https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/coal/china-has-250-gw-of-coal-fired-power-under-development-study/76616107
The document discusses the growing potential for grid parity of solar power in India. It predicts that utility-scale grid parity could occur earlier than previously estimated, between 2017-2019. This is due to steep falls in solar panel prices and rising costs of conventional electricity. Grid parity may also be reached earlier for commercial and industrial consumers, whose tariffs have risen above the delivered cost of solar power in some areas. The document recommends that government and utilities encourage the rooftop solar market to help address power shortages and high utility losses, through policies like net metering.
This document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including their environmental impact, raw materials used in batteries, and the lithium and vanadium mining industries. It notes that while electrical vehicles may help reduce emissions, battery production requires mining of materials that also causes environmental and social problems. It also discusses China's dominance in the lithium and electrical vehicle markets and the limited global supply of raw materials needed for batteries.
Election 2018 - Ontario Liberals vs Ontario Progressive Conservatives - Econo...paul young cpa, cga
People of Ontario have a tough choice to make in June 2018 as such this presentation will highlight areas of concerns for the people of Ontario
List of the top 10 Broken Promises: https://twitter.com/Kathleen_Wynne/status/959907698035785728 https://www.ontariopc.ca/10_liberal_big_ideas_10_broken_promises
https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/ontarios-debt-outlook-drops-to-negative-moodys/ or more failed promises -
Loss jobs - http://business.financialpost.com/opinion/75000-manufacturing-jobs-lost-thats-the-price-of-ontarios-electricity-disaster
Ontario income barely grew in 10 years - http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/canadian-median-income-growth-sluggish-over-past-10-years-statscan-figures-show
Ontario need a change - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/ontario-liberals-kathleen-wynne-and-dalton-mcguinty-era-january-2018
Bottom line
Ontario needs a change in government. Wynne listens to no one but herself. Wynne’s continues to introduced bad after bad policies that only hurt people of Ontario
The document summarizes the results of a survey of over 400 US electric utility executives about the state of the electric utility industry. Key findings include:
- Utilities see their biggest growth opportunities as distributed energy resources, customer relationships, and transmission.
- Their biggest challenges are aging infrastructure, an aging workforce, and outdated regulatory models.
- Most utilities are seeing minimal, stagnant, or negative load growth and there is no consensus on how to address this issue.
Key industry and market indicators for august 2015 canada and north americapaul young cpa, cga
Key market and industry trends for Canada and rest of the world.
- CPI
- Trade
- Sales
- Trends
- Pricing
- Commodities
- Inflation
- Production volume
- Green Technology
Utilities today face a host of
significant challenges. Among them
are environmental regulations;
fuel price uncertainty; and fresh
capital needs for plant upgrades,
baseload generation investments,
and transmission investments.
One of the largest disruptors,
however, may be the erosion of
the utility business model itself.
Canada already had a vibrant technology sector
Moving ideas from incubation to market takes time and moneys
Trudeau’s has increase taxes (hikes to CPP – 2019 or Carbon Taxation or elimination of tax credits - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/middle-class-canada-february-2018
It will take a balance of policies to support economic. It is not one policy that drives the economy. The Liberals see to focus on increase taxes and giving handouts.
CPC in the past supported wide range of policy changes to support business investment - http://mb.cme-mec.ca/?lid=YXN82-W3NF7-IC132&comaction=show&cid=3CWP8-FKASM-JYNFE
Revue de presse IoT / Data du 04/03/2017Romain Bochet
Bonjour, Voici la revue de presse IoT/data/energie du 4 mars 2017. Cette semaine au programme :
- The Disruption And Global Transformation Of The Energy Industry
- How ENEL is using IoT to embrace the ‘energy revolution’
- IBM, VELCO join forces to create smart energy solutions firm Utopus
- How IIoT is revolutionizing utilities
- How energy-data-as-a-service is enabling innovation
- Renewable energy IoT to hit $5.3 billion annually by 2030
A lire le court article sur ENEL.
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Bonne lecture !
This document provides an overview of QTS Realty Trust's investor presentation for the second quarter of 2019. It includes forward-looking statements about QTS's growth outlook and performance. It also describes QTS's balanced approach to capital allocation, including maintaining financial discipline in development projects. Additionally, it provides details on QTS's recent acquisition of two data centers in the Netherlands and its joint venture partnership with Alinda Capital Partners.
This document provides an agenda and overview for a presentation on clean technology and the green economy in Canada and worldwide. The agenda covers topics like Canada's green economy, clean technology investment trends, manufacturing and business losses in the clean technology sector, power generation sources in key countries, and various policies and issues related to climate change and the transition to a green economy.
- Paul Young presented on clean technology and the green economy in Canada and worldwide.
- The presentation discussed Canada's green economy, clean tech investment trends, the state of the clean technology sector in Canada, power generation sources in Canada and key countries, and challenges facing the clean tech industry such as business losses.
- The document provided an overview of issues related to clean technology, renewable energy, and the transition to a green economy in Canada and globally.
This document provides an agenda and introduction for a presentation on clean technology and the green economy in Canada. The agenda covers topics such as Canada's investment in clean technology, renewable energy generation, and business performance of the clean technology sector. It also includes links to sources on these topics and outlines some issues facing the global economy post-COVID, including the need for balance between environmental and economic goals.
Blog – Cost of Living and Inflation – Canada – September 2022
Summary:
Canada inflation continues to remain at 40-year highs. Food prices especially continue to increase in price. Former adviser has spoken about high inflation - https://financialpost.com/news/economy/inflation-inequality-trudeau
Food bank usage continues to be on the rise - https://worldnewsera.com/news/canada/food-banks-grappling-with-rising-demand-inflation-ahead-of-thanksgiving-national-globalnews-ca/
Businesses are facing litany of tax increase like CPP and EI (Payroll) along with carbon tax escalation - http://www.baystreet.ca/articles/economiccommentary/81636/101822. Trudeau government talks out of the corner of their mouth about reducing the small business federal corporate tax rate to 9%. https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/cfib-statement-on-the-start-of-small-business-week. The federal government does not seem to grasp that hiking taxes can lead to reduce profit margins.
Canada is rich in natural resources and arable land. Canada could be a world leader in energy, forestry, mining, and agriculture exports if Canada had the right support from the federal government - https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/cfib-statement-on-the-start-of-small-business-week
I am all about solutions. The federal government seems to think tax and spend approach will stabilize inflation. It will not! https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-reduce-inflation-in-canadapptx
Wages growth is becoming a key issue for all levels of government - https://www.hcamag.com/ca/specialization/financial-wellness/why-increasing-wages-wont-help-in-the-cost-of-living-crisis/424328
Canada is also creating far more government jobs as compared to private sector - https://businessexaminer.ca/victoria-articles/item/most-new-canadian-jobs-are-in-the-public-sector-not-private/
Gasoline prices continue to play havoc with supply chains and consumers - https://building.ca/bocs-macklem-says-hes-not-backing-down-on-rate-hikes-even-as-recession-fears-grow/
NDP under the leadership Jagmeet Singh keeps focusing on greed inflation while giving a past to fuel standard and carbon tax hikes. NDP has always been since Singh was elected are great at driving emotional wedge issues with their base. The problem many times the NDP is out to lunch when it comes to what is really driving issues with inflation including lack of improvement with productivity, lack of innovation, skills gap, supply chain challenges, and high cost of housing. https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/corporate-proftis-vs-corporate-greedpptx
- 60% of Canada's power generation comes from hydroelectric dams.
- Clean technology like wind and solar require backup power sources like natural gas or diesel generators.
- The document discusses Canada's electrical production from various power sources in January 2018 and analyzes related topics like commodity prices, clean technology subsidies, and criticisms of Ontario's energy policies.
Hydro generation is by far main source of power generation
Clean Technology continues to be heavily subsidized by government
Wind and Solar require backup power generation like Natural Gas or Diesel Generators
This document provides an overview and analysis of clean technology raw materials and the Canadian market. It discusses key topics like battery production, lithium, vanadium and graphite production globally and in Canada. It also covers the growing electrical vehicle and energy storage markets. Challenges for Canada include developing raw material resources and supply chains to take advantage of growing demand, while addressing issues like ensuring commercial viability and reducing environmental impacts of resource development projects.
Paul Young presented strategies for reducing inflation in Canada. He discussed key cost drivers like gasoline prices, commodity prices, cap and trade programs, and taxes. He argued that governments need to scrap fuel standards, carbon taxes, and streamline regulations to support economic sectors like manufacturing, housing, small business, and agriculture. Addressing issues like productivity, skills gaps, and building resilient supply chains could help lower inflation.
Canada inflation continues to remain at 40-year highs. Food prices especially continue to increase in price. Former adviser has spoken about high inflation - https://financialpost.com/news/economy/inflation-inequality-trudeau
Food bank usage continues to be on the rise - https://worldnewsera.com/news/canada/food-banks-grappling-with-rising-demand-inflation-ahead-of-thanksgiving-national-globalnews-ca/
Businesses are facing litany of tax increase like CPP and EI (Payroll) along with carbon tax escalation - http://www.baystreet.ca/articles/economiccommentary/81636/101822. Trudeau government talks out of the corner of their mouth about reducing the small business federal corporate tax rate to 9%. https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/cfib-statement-on-the-start-of-small-business-week. The federal government does not seem to grasp that hiking taxes can lead to reduce profit margins.
Canada is rich in natural resources and arable land. Canada could be a world leader in energy, forestry, mining, and agriculture exports if Canada had the right support from the federal government - https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/cfib-statement-on-the-start-of-small-business-week
I am all about solutions. The federal government seems to think tax and spend approach will stabilize inflation. It will not! https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-reduce-inflation-in-canadapptx
Wages growth is becoming a key issue for all levels of government - https://www.hcamag.com/ca/specialization/financial-wellness/why-increasing-wages-wont-help-in-the-cost-of-living-crisis/424328
Canada is also creating far more government jobs as compared to private sector - https://businessexaminer.ca/victoria-articles/item/most-new-canadian-jobs-are-in-the-public-sector-not-private/
Gasoline prices continue to play havoc with supply chains and consumers - https://building.ca/bocs-macklem-says-hes-not-backing-down-on-rate-hikes-even-as-recession-fears-grow/
NDP under the leadership Jagmeet Singh keeps focusing on greed inflation while giving a past to fuel standard and carbon tax hikes. NDP has always been since Singh was elected are great at driving emotional wedge issues with their base. The problem many times the NDP is out to lunch when it comes to what is really driving issues with inflation including lack of improvement with productivity, lack of innovation, skills gap, supply chain challenges, and high cost of housing. https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/corporate-proftis-vs-corporate-greedpptx
Preliminary - Cost of Living - Canada - September 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Cost of Living and Inflation – Canada – September 2022
Summary:
Canada inflation continues to remain at 40-year highs. Food prices especially continue to increase in price. Former adviser has spoken about high inflation - https://financialpost.com/news/economy/inflation-inequality-trudeau
Food bank usage continues to be on the rise - https://worldnewsera.com/news/canada/food-banks-grappling-with-rising-demand-inflation-ahead-of-thanksgiving-national-globalnews-ca/
Businesses are facing litany of tax increase like CPP and EI (Payroll) along with carbon tax escalation - http://www.baystreet.ca/articles/economiccommentary/81636/101822. Trudeau government talks out of the corner of their mouth about reducing the small business federal corporate tax rate to 9%. https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/cfib-statement-on-the-start-of-small-business-week. The federal government does not seem to grasp that hiking taxes can lead to reduce profit margins.
Canada is rich in natural resources and arable land. Canada could be a world leader in energy, forestry, mining, and agriculture exports if Canada had the right support from the federal government - https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/cfib-statement-on-the-start-of-small-business-week
I am all about solutions. The federal government seems to think tax and spend approach will stabilize inflation. It will not! https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-reduce-inflation-in-canadapptx
Wages growth is becoming a key issue for all levels of government - https://www.hcamag.com/ca/specialization/financial-wellness/why-increasing-wages-wont-help-in-the-cost-of-living-crisis/424328
Canada is also creating far more government jobs as compared to private sector - https://businessexaminer.ca/victoria-articles/item/most-new-canadian-jobs-are-in-the-public-sector-not-private/
Gasoline prices continue to play havoc with supply chains and consumers - https://building.ca/bocs-macklem-says-hes-not-backing-down-on-rate-hikes-even-as-recession-fears-grow/
NDP under the leadership Jagmeet Singh keeps focusing on greed inflation while giving a past to fuel standard and carbon tax hikes. NDP has always been since Singh was elected are great at driving emotional wedge issues with their base. The problem many times the NDP is out to lunch when it comes to what is really driving issues with inflation including lack of improvement with productivity, lack of innovation, skills gap, supply chain challenges, and high cost of housing. https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/corporate-proftis-vs-corporate-greedpptx
Canada housing could be heading towards a 1990 crash
Middle class continues to see issues with their household budgets
Trudeau continues to say he is focusing on making things more affordable. Key indices are showing that each mandate under Trudeau policies have made things worse in terms of affordability.
Lithium prices continue to impact the cost of electrical vehicles
Wage growth is between 3.0% to 3.4%. Many unions are bargaining for higher wages due to high cost of living.
Central banks hiking interest rates could lead to a slow down in each of their economies.
BNS call out Justin Trudeau stimulus as saying it will address the issue with high inflation. Trudeau continues to believe in throwing money at the symptoms instead of fixing the systemic issues with his policies that are driving inflation up!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/inflation-political-parties-solutions-1.6586736
There are many fixes like the following:
1. Removing the carbon tax
2. Removing the fuel standard tax
3. Streamlining of regulations and taxes to better support the goods-producing sector
4. Addressing the skill gaps
5. Addressing issues with food and crop production
6. Reeling in government spending
7. Addressing issues with productivity
8. Policy changes that will better support the circular economy
9. Key investment in infrastructure like ports, roads, bridges, water treatment, and rail
10. Adopting affordable housing solutions like 3D printing
- https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-reduce-inflation-in-canadapptx or
Inflation rate was 1% in October 2015 when Justin Trudeau took office. The inflation rate rose to 2.2% in Feb/20 that was on par with BOC inflation target.
Inflation rose to 4% in September 2021. September. There were major issues with supply chain.
July 2022 seen a dropped in inflation, but that was minor drop as fuel and food costs continue to be very high
Justin Trudeau continues to talk about making things more affordable and then introduces the fuel added tax (June 2022 - https://www.osler.com/en/resources/regulations/2022/canada-s-new-clean-fuel-standard-obligations-for-liquid-fuel-suppliers-and-opportunities-for-low-c) and carbon taxation with escalation (https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/pricing-pollution-how-it-will-work.html. Trudeau has decided against eliminating new fuel taxes. Trudeau continues to say Canadians via the climate tax credit are getting more back. The PBO debunk that statements early in 2022 - https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/there-is-going-to-be-a-cost-federal-carbon-pricing-to-generate-net-loss-for-households-pbo-finds
The reality is Justin Trudeau policies have made inflation worse. Trudeau was warned about inflation months ago but chose to brush it off. The BNS call out the latest spending plan on inflation more about putting gasoline on a fire.
Trudeau was elected in 2015 is when he inherited an economy growing on average at 2.3%. Trudeau decided that his focus was going to be on a progressive agenda. The problem is Trudeau has never balanced a budget despite higher revenues. Trudeau policies did little to address either the government delivery model or make Canada more competitive - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/fiscal-and-economic-scorecard-canada-june-2022-and-july-2022pptx
Here is a look at infrastructure spending. The information will help people ask tough questions of their politicians in terms of funding, especially oversight.
Hydro generation is by far main source of power generation
Clean Technology continues to be heavily subsidized by government
Wind and Solar require backup power generation like Natural Gas or Diesel Generators
Replacing nuclear power with other sources
Imports from PQ would require investment in transmission lines, storage, generators, etc.
Natural Gas plants could be built, but they would increase the CO2 footprint
Green and NDP want to phase out nuclear power, but do not have viable solution.
Has Justin Trudeau and Liberals made lives better for the Middle Class in Can...paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Middle class jobs have grown under Justin Trudeau. The problem is majority of those jobs have been in the service sector in areas like public sector, professional services, and logistics. Jobs in the goods-producing sector have trailed the service sector since Trudeau took office. Trudeau policies never were about developing the natural resources sector in a sustainable way.
Trudeau tax policies have also made things worse for Canadians in terms of after-tax income and the cost of living.
1. Highest inflation in 30 years - https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/majority-of-canadians-finding-it-hard-to-keep-their-cupboards-stocked-1.5751065
2. Housing and Income - https://www.statista.com/statistics/591782/house-price-to-income-ratio-canada/ (Highest ever in terms of gap between income and the cost of housing)
3. Federal government has increased taxes to the middle class - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/article/federal-government-has-increased-income-taxes-on-middle-class
4. Savings and wealth - https://betterdwelling.com/most-of-canadas-huge-pile-of-savings-are-held-by-the-wealthiest-households/
5. Food inflation - https://www.consolidatedcreditcanada.ca/financial-news/food-inflation/
6. Return of big government - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/canada-caps-record-jobs-year-as-monthly-gain-doubles-estimates-1.1704364
7. Student debt - https://www.axios.com/student-loan-debt-pandemic-millennial-homeownership-37bd9939-81d4-46f2-a06d-25a5107f3919.html
8. Skills gaps - https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/wages-inflation-column-don-pittis-1.6317462
9. Oil - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Canada-Sees-Oil-Investment-Rise-22-In-2022.html
10. Advance manufacturing - https://pipanews.com/robotics-ai-big-data-welcome-to-canadas-high-tech-transformation/
11. Mining - https://hardbacon.ca/en/investing/4-mining-stocks-on-the-tsx-ventures-you-should-know-about/
12. Top Careers - https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/LinkedIn-lists-top-25-Jobs-on-the-Rise-for-2022-16790363.php
This document provides an overview of electrical vehicles, including their environmental impact, raw materials, battery market, manufacturers, subsidies, and development in various countries. Key points include:
- Electrical vehicles can help reduce air pollution but battery production has environmental issues involving child labor and hazardous materials.
- Global electrical vehicle sales are growing rapidly, led by countries like China, Norway, and Germany which provide substantial subsidies.
- Lithium and vanadium are critical raw materials for batteries, with mining concentrated in countries like Australia, Chile, and China. Supply may not meet long-term demand.
- Major automakers like GM, Ford, and BYD are introducing more electrical vehicle models to compete with Tesla, while some
Blog – Inflation and the Cost of Living – Canada – May 2022
Government officials are blaming grocery stores and oil companies for their record profits when it comes to inflationary solutions - https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-lobbying/3526290-exxon-mobil-chevron-push-back-on-biden-blaming-industry-for-oil-prices/
Grocery stores – https://www.loblaw.ca/en/loblaw-reports-2022-first-quarter-results or https://globalnews.ca/news/8824412/canada-grocery-chains-profiteering-jagmeet-singh/
All levels of government need to address issues with skills gaps, housing affordability, innovation, and productivity. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/06/21/balancing-your-business-innovation-with-a-resilience-mindset/?sh=3e4bf7827231
Fixing inflation - https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/2269/economics/ways-to-reduce-inflation/
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Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - July 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Canadian retail sales dropped 0.3% in August, the first decline since March, as higher interest rates start to impact household budgets. Seven of the nine retail subsectors saw sales increases in July, led by food and beverage retailers, while motor vehicle and parts dealers saw the largest decrease. Excluding autos, retail sales in July rose 1%, double expectations. The report suggests Canadians are tightening spending as more face higher mortgage payments and gas prices due to Bank of Canada rate hikes aimed at slowing inflation.
Addressing issues with the Public Sector Governance Model.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The key challenges facing Australian business leaders in 2023 include:
1. Talent acquisition, retention and training staff for digital transformation.
2. Implementing successful digital transformation while managing cyber risks.
3. Adapting to changing regulations and reporting requirements.
Health risks from COVID-19, social reputation concerns, and disruptive emerging technologies are also significant social challenges impacting Australian businesses. Over the next 3-5 years, talent management for digitization, cybersecurity, digital transformation, regulatory changes, and identifying new growth opportunities will be the top challenges according to business leaders.
Global Housing Market Analysis and Commentary- September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Homebuilders are walking a fine line when it comes to new projects as high mortgage rates curb demand.
New residential construction, including single-family homes and multifamily, dropped 11.3% month over month in August to 1.283 million units on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday. That's down 14.8% compared with a year ago and well below the 1.44 million units economists surveyed by Bloomberg projected.
But authorized residential permits — an indicator of potential future activity — rose 6.9% to 1.543 million permits in August from July. That was still down 2.7% from last August. Single-family permits, though, were up 2% from July to 949,000. Multifamily permits came in at 535,000.
The data reflects two opposing forces builders are trying to balance: the ongoing need for new construction to fill in limited inventory and elevated mortgage rates that are hurting their biggest customer right now, the first-time homebuyer.
"High mortgage rates are clearly taking a toll on builder confidence and consumer demand, as a growing number of buyers are electing to defer a home purchase until long-term rates move lower," Robert Dietz, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders, said Monday in a press release after builder confidence dropped for the second straight month.
Source: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/homebuilders-face-a-tough-balancing-act-on-new-construction-amid-high-mortgage-rates-130744368.html
Blog – What is next for the Mining Sector – September 2023
The mining sector provides critical material that support solar, wind, and lithium-ion batteries as part of the green transition. https://www.iea.org/news/critical-minerals-market-sees-unprecedented-growth-as-clean-energy-demand-drives-strong-increase-in-investment
The mining sector products play a key role with the global GDP - https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/global-mining-industry-value-was-69-of-world-gdp-last-year-china-says
Mining practices need to be sustainable including following all ESG policies - https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/how-can-you-monitor-sustainable-mining-practices
Other links and sources –
Lithium Supply and Price - https://zbr.com.mx/en/sin-categoria-es/lithium-prices-fall-44-in-china-due-to-lack-of-demand/138168/
Cobalt - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mahmut-karada%C5%9F-a2b7a5151_china-exportrestrictions-gallium-activity-7082603182589157376-Zrty/?trk=public_profile_like_view
Nickel https://www.eureporter.co/business/2023/09/15/stanislav-kondrashov-from-telf-ag-nickel-prices-outlook-remains-positive/
Iron-ore - https://www.brecorder.com/news/40263584/sgx-iron-ore-set-for-best-week-in-3-months
TD Bank / Metals - https://www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/setting-the-stage-for-gold-outlook
Biodiversity / Mining - https://worldcrunch.com/green/lithium-green-energy-argentina-indigenous
ESG - https://iriscarbon.com/the-added-value-of-integrated-esg-reporting-a-threefold-framework/
Blog – Manufacturing Shipments and Orders – The United States – August 2023
Summary:
New orders for manufacturing technology in the United States totaled $353.9 million in July 2023, as per the latest report by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This figure marked a 12.4% decline from June 2023 but remained only 10.5% lower than July 2022. Year-to-date orders amounted to $2.83 billion, reflecting a 12.7% decrease compared to the same period the previous year.
Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT, noted that July is typically a slower month for manufacturing technology orders, so a slight drop was expected. However, he pointed out a notable trend: over the last two months, the year-to-date order gap has narrowed during historically slow periods. While job shops have seen decreased orders, other industries that benefited from reshoring or government investments have helped fill the gap.
Among specific sectors, job shops, the largest customer segment, placed their lowest total monthly orders since August 2020. In contrast, metal valve manufacturers recorded their third-highest monthly order value on record, last seen in September 2018, making up nearly 5% of the total manufacturing technology order value for July 2023. Manufacturers of motor vehicle transmissions continued to order machinery at an elevated pace. However, the aerospace industry continued to order below its early 2022 peaks, with hopes that recent projects like the federal government's $1.5 billion investment in communications satellites might reverse this trend.
Source: https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2023/september/u.s.-manufacturing-technology-orders-dip-in-july-but-show-resilience-amid-economic-uncertainty
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 15 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Analysis and Commentary – Stock Market – WE September 15 2023
Summary:
Stocks fell Friday as investors wrap up a volatile week ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
The Dow Jones Industrials tumbled 288.87 points to close out Friday and the week at 34,618.24. At its lows, it completely wiped out Thursday's 332-point rally.
The S&P 500 index sank 54.78 points, or 1.2%, to 4,450.32.
The NASDAQ index plunged 217.72 points, or 1.6%, to 13,708.33.
The Dow held onto a winning week. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both closed out the week with losses.
Information technology was the worst-performing sector in the S&P 500, down nearly 2%. Adobe shares fell more than 4% even after the software firm posted better-than-expected quarterly results. Shares of Arm Holdings were lower one day after its successful public debut.
Auto stocks General Motors and Stellantis N.V. were higher Friday, while Ford Motor was about flat. Thousands of members of the United Auto Workers went on strike after failing to reach a deal with the automakers Thursday night.
Elsewhere, Lennar shares slid 3%. The home construction firm posted third-quarter results that beat on the top and bottom lines.
On the economic front, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey showed one-year inflation expectations dropped to 3.1% in
September, tied for the lowest since January 2021. Also, the five-year outlook fell to 2.7%, matching its lowest since December 2020.
- Canadian manufacturing sales increased 1.6% in July, led by higher sales in food products, petroleum and coal products, and transportation equipment. Paper and plastics sales decreased the most.
- Inventory levels increased slightly while unfilled orders decreased, pointing to a potential slowdown.
- The manufacturing sector in Canada will continue to face challenges such as global economic uncertainty, rising costs, supply chain issues, climate change risks, and skills shortages.
Electricity Analysis - Canada and the OECD - June 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Over three-quarters of the world’s total coal-generated electricity is consumed in just three countries. China is the top user of coal, making up 53.3% of global coal demand, followed by India at 13.6%, and the U.S. at 8.9%.
Burning coal—for electricity, as well as metallurgy and cement production—is the world’s single largest source of CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, its use in electricity generation has actually grown 91.2% since 1997, the year when the first global climate agreement was signed in Kyoto, Japan.
However, even as non-renewables enjoy their time in the sun, their days could be numbered.
In 2022, renewables, such as wind, solar, and geothermal, represented 14.4% of total electricity generation with an extraordinary annual growth rate of 14.7%, driven by big gains in solar and wind. Non-renewables, by contrast, only managed an anemic 0.4%.
The authors of the Statistical Review do not include hydroelectric in their renewable calculations, even though many others, including the International Energy Agency, consider it a “well-established renewable power technology.”
With hydroelectric moved into the renewable column, together they accounted for over 29.3% of all electricity generated in 2022, with an annual growth rate of 7.4%.
Source - https://energynow.ca/2023/09/infographic-what-electricity-sources-power-the-world-see-them-here-visual-capitalist/
Logistics Warehousing Transportation and Distrbution Analysis and Commentary ...paul young cpa, cga
The document provides an overview of key metrics and trends in the logistics, warehousing, distribution, and transportation sector. It includes data on consumer price index, diesel fuel costs, freight indexes, e-commerce sales, retail sales, class 8 truck sales, EPA emissions standards, trailer sales, and tonnage. It also discusses supply chain management solutions like planning analytics, blockchain, and AI assistants. Finally, it touches on topics like infrastructure spending, automation, and ESG reporting.
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - United States - ...paul young cpa, cga
United States retail sales rose 0.6% in August despite flat sales at internet retailers after Amazon Prime Day. Most of the increase was due to higher gasoline prices. While consumer spending has been strong, higher interest rates and a slowdown in hiring are expected to restrain purchases in the coming months. Forecasters predict the 2023 holiday shopping season could be the weakest in five years due to economic challenges facing consumers. The retail sector continues facing inventory management challenges and social governance issues.
How to improve the Governance Model for the Public Sector - United States - S...paul young cpa, cga
This document provides a summary of strategies to improve governance in government. It discusses factors that impact governance like transparency and accountability. It recommends using performance audits to assess key performance indicators and ensure recommendations are implemented. Other strategies include improving data ethics and literacy, mitigating geopolitical risks, adopting ESG reporting, and using technology like audit analytics and AI to enhance governance. The overall goal is for government to deliver programs and tax policies with value for money and transparency.
This document provides an analysis of the agriculture output and equipment sector for August 2023. It includes discussions of commodity prices, crop estimates, energy prices, food prices, farming incomes, top farming states, food processors, and the role of technology and government in farming. Key points covered include rising input costs challenging farmers, preliminary crop estimates for Canada, volatility in oil and diesel prices impacting farm expenses, and opportunities for data and automation to help address issues in the agriculture industry.
Biotech Pharmaceutical Medical Equipment and Supplies - Analysis - September ...paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an overview and agenda for a presentation on the biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sector. It includes:
- An introduction and biography of presenter Paul Young CPA CGA
- An agenda covering topics like vaccine production, drug discovery, innovation in areas like storage and AI, and the life sciences strategy
- Links and summaries of information on these topics, including the top vaccine manufacturers, regulations in Canada, and growth in the pharmaceutical market
The presentation aims to discuss key areas of the biotech/pharmaceutical sector including vaccine development and production, drug discovery, innovation, and strategies for the life sciences industry. Links and outside sources are provided to support the topics in the agenda.
Better Public Safety Management using Analytics - September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
This document discusses using analytics to improve public safety management. It outlines rising public safety costs for governments and key issues facing policing like complex crimes and accountability. The document presents crime rate data for Canada and discusses building machine learning models in SPSS and dashboards in Cognos Analytics to analyze police data and forecast expenses. Finally, it lists potential next steps for crime in Canada like bail and corrections reforms, gun control, and increased police oversight.
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 9 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
What did the markets tell us this week?
1. Housing supply and costs continue to plague countries around the world.
2. Gasoline prices are on the rise that puts pressure on central banks ability to hit their core inflation targets.
3. ESG adoption by both the private and public sector is leading to both funding concerns and the overall cost of implementing ESG policies.
4. Adopting technology as part of increasing food production is facing both capital and operational funding concerns.
5. Strike at LNG facility in Australia is leading to concerns around a supply chain disruption of natural gas for EMEA and Asia.
6. The threat of China dumping batteries into markets - https://www.ft.com/content/b6038e51-7b5b-4f97-a5da-9202e71562fc
7. Adoption of generative AI has been facing many challenges related to security, privacy, and ethical issues.
8. Lack of biodiversity planning as part of the overall climate mitigation including sustainable mining, forestry, oil, gas, agriculture, and housing
9. Geopolitical issues continue to impact supply chain.
10. The concerns of recession continue to plague both the private and public sector.
11. Productivity issues continue to plague governments around the world.
Workforce Planning and Employment Analysis - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The document discusses workforce planning and employment analysis. It provides an overview of employment statistics in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It then discusses Sysco's workforce planning model and the role of the CFO in workforce planning. Finally, it defines autonomous finance as the automation of financial operations through software and algorithms, and provides some key statistics on its adoption.
Global Automotive - Analysis and Commentary - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
This presentation provides an overview of key trends in the global automotive sector in August 2023. It discusses 1) sales trends in Canada, the US and globally, 2) the growth of electric vehicles and focus on reducing emissions, and 3) ongoing transformation in the industry through automation, connectivity and new technologies. Sources included discuss topics like electric vehicle production and adoption, public safety issues regarding EV fires, gasoline and car prices, supply chain challenges, and green transitions in transportation.
Global (Mining Oil and Gas Forestry and Agriculture) Analysis and Commentary ...paul young cpa, cga
The mining, oil, gas, agriculture, forestry, and mining continue to face environmental, social, and governance policy review including reporting of key metrics as part of ESG reporting cycle.
There is more focus on profitability and investment returns as part of the integrated planning and reporting cycle.
Summary:
The global economy faces what at least one forecaster is calling a mild trade recession as shipments from China slump and German factories downshift.
China’s export declines extended into August, though there were signs that the worst of a world trade slowdown may be over for the leading exporter.
Overseas shipments from China fell 8.8% in dollar terms from a year earlier while imports contracted 7.3%, both better than economists’ estimates and significantly less severe than July’s downturn.
Other data have suggested trade may be stabilizing after weakening for most of this year. Exports from South Korea also declined at a more moderate pace in August than the previous month.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-07/supply-chain-latest-world-trade-faces-a-shallow-recession?srnd=economics-v2
Additional sources and links:
Lithium - https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/falling-lithium-prices-challenge-potential-cost-advantages-of-sodium-batteries
Oil Production - https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/business/oil-price-goldman-sachs/index.html
Natural gas - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/natural-gas-holds-up-as-markets-in-limbo-over-strikes-202309070956
Lumber - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/sawmill-capacity-closures-reshape-us-lumber-supply
Critical metals - https://www.wasterecyclingmag.ca/feature/how-recycling-could-solve-the-shortage-of-minerals-essential-to-clean-energy/
Agriculture - https://www.morningagclips.com/economists-forecast-positive-end-of-year-crop-outlook-despite-warmer-midwestern-climate/
ESG - https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2023/09/the-informed-board/the-eus-new-esg-disclosure-rules
Ports - https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HAPAG-LLOYD-AG-24857717/news/Hapag-Lloyd-chief-warns-of-rougher-seas-ahead-for-container-shipping-44789017/
Top destination for reshoring - https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2023/08/29/uae-in-top-10-most-powerful-passports-for-investment-opportunity/
Global Trade - https://phys.org/news/2023-09-opinion-broke-global-climate-finish.html
What is next for the Forestry Sector and Lumber Production - September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Lumber production in Canada continues to face many hurdles
Canada forest management practices are some of the bests in the world
Canada planted over 440M in seedlings back in 2018. It is now 2022 which means close 2M seedlings have been planted.
All levels need to put more focus on urban and rural planning solutions
More work including spending on wildfire and forest fire mitigation
Canada and USA need to find a path forward to resolve the softwood lumber dispute
There needs to a better balanced between climate change policies and growing the economy in a sustainable way
3D printing for housing needs to become mainstream
More protection needs to happen with key ecosystems like wetlands, forest, and peatlands.
There is a risk of debt default if interest rates are hike over the next few months
Dr. Alyce Su Cover Story - China's Investment Leadermsthrill
In World Expo 2010 Shanghai – the most visited Expo in the World History
https://www.britannica.com/event/Expo-Shanghai-2010
China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.
A toxic combination of 15 years of low growth, and four decades of high inequality, has left Britain poorer and falling behind its peers. Productivity growth is weak and public investment is low, while wages today are no higher than they were before the financial crisis. Britain needs a new economic strategy to lift itself out of stagnation.
Scotland is in many ways a microcosm of this challenge. It has become a hub for creative industries, is home to several world-class universities and a thriving community of businesses – strengths that need to be harness and leveraged. But it also has high levels of deprivation, with homelessness reaching a record high and nearly half a million people living in very deep poverty last year. Scotland won’t be truly thriving unless it finds ways to ensure that all its inhabitants benefit from growth and investment. This is the central challenge facing policy makers both in Holyrood and Westminster.
What should a new national economic strategy for Scotland include? What would the pursuit of stronger economic growth mean for local, national and UK-wide policy makers? How will economic change affect the jobs we do, the places we live and the businesses we work for? And what are the prospects for cities like Glasgow, and nations like Scotland, in rising to these challenges?
Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio ProblemMajid Iqbal
Digital, interactive art showing the struggle of a society in providing for its present population while also saving planetary resources for future generations. Spread across several frames, the art is actually the rendering of real and speculative data. The stereographic projections change shape in response to prompts and provocations. Visitors interact with the model through speculative statements about how to increase savings across communities, regions, ecosystems and environments. Their fabulations combined with random noise, i.e. factors beyond control, have a dramatic effect on the societal transition. Things get better. Things get worse. The aim is to give visitors a new grasp and feel of the ongoing struggles in democracies around the world.
Stunning art in the small multiples format brings out the spatiotemporal nature of societal transitions, against backdrop issues such as energy, housing, waste, farmland and forest. In each frame we see hopeful and frightful interplays between spending and saving. Problems emerge when one of the two parts of the existential anaglyph rapidly shrinks like Arctic ice, as factors cross thresholds. Ecological wealth and intergenerational equity areFour at stake. Not enough spending could mean economic stress, social unrest and political conflict. Not enough saving and there will be climate breakdown and ‘bankruptcy’. So where does speculative design start and the gambling and betting end? Behind each fabular frame is a four ratio problem. Each ratio reflects the level of sacrifice and self-restraint a society is willing to accept, against promises of prosperity and freedom. Some values seem to stabilise a frame while others cause collapse. Get the ratios right and we can have it all. Get them wrong and things get more desperate.
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
Vicinity Jobs’ data includes more than three million 2023 OJPs and thousands of skills. Most skills appear in less than 0.02% of job postings, so most postings rely on a small subset of commonly used terms, like teamwork.
Laura Adkins-Hackett, Economist, LMIC, and Sukriti Trehan, Data Scientist, LMIC, presented their research exploring trends in the skills listed in OJPs to develop a deeper understanding of in-demand skills. This research project uses pointwise mutual information and other methods to extract more information about common skills from the relationships between skills, occupations and regions.
An accounting information system (AIS) refers to tools and systems designed for the collection and display of accounting information so accountants and executives can make informed decisions.
Independent Study - College of Wooster Research (2023-2024) FDI, Culture, Glo...AntoniaOwensDetwiler
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
The Impact of Generative AI and 4th Industrial RevolutionPaolo Maresca
This infographic explores the transformative power of Generative AI, a key driver of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Discover how Generative AI is revolutionizing industries, accelerating innovation, and shaping the future of work.
[4:55 p.m.] Bryan Oates
OJPs are becoming a critical resource for policy-makers and researchers who study the labour market. LMIC continues to work with Vicinity Jobs’ data on OJPs, which can be explored in our Canadian Job Trends Dashboard. Valuable insights have been gained through our analysis of OJP data, including LMIC research lead
Suzanne Spiteri’s recent report on improving the quality and accessibility of job postings to reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent people.
Decoding job postings: Improving accessibility for neurodivergent job seekers
Improving the quality and accessibility of job postings is one way to reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent people.
Confirmation of Payee (CoP) is a vital security measure adopted by financial institutions and payment service providers. Its core purpose is to confirm that the recipient’s name matches the information provided by the sender during a banking transaction, ensuring that funds are transferred to the correct payment account.
Confirmation of Payee was built to tackle the increasing numbers of APP Fraud and in the landscape of UK banking, the spectre of APP fraud looms large. In 2022, over £1.2 billion was stolen by fraudsters through authorised and unauthorised fraud, equivalent to more than £2,300 every minute. This statistic emphasises the urgent need for robust security measures like CoP. While over £1.2 billion was stolen through fraud in 2022, there was an eight per cent reduction compared to 2021 which highlights the positive outcomes obtained from the implementation of Confirmation of Payee. The number of fraud cases across the UK also decreased by four per cent to nearly three million cases during the same period; latest statistics from UK Finance.
In essence, Confirmation of Payee plays a pivotal role in digital banking, guaranteeing the flawless execution of banking transactions. It stands as a guardian against fraud and misallocation, demonstrating the commitment of financial institutions to safeguard their clients’ assets. The next time you engage in a banking transaction, remember the invaluable role of CoP in ensuring the security of your financial interests.
For more details, you can visit https://technoxander.com.
2. Paul Young - Bio
• CPA, CGA
• Financial Solutions
• SME – Risk Management
• SME – Close, Consolidate and Reporting
• SME – Public Policy
• SME – Financial Solutions
• SME – Supply Chain Management
Contact information:
Paul_Young_CGA@Hotmail.com
3. Agenda
• Canada Clean Technology Business – 2017
• Clean Technology MFG vs Other Manufacturing
• Power Generation
• Business losses – Clean Technology
• Clean Technology / FDI
• Financial Post / Clean Technology
• Climate Index (2019 vs 2019)
• Blog #1 – Clean Technology
• Blog#2 – Clean Technology
• Blog #3 – Clean Technology
• SDTC - Results
• Electrical Car
• Brett Wilson / Investment
• Toxic Rare Metal
• Child Labor / Rare Metals
• Pollution Taxes
• Rare Metals
• NDP Election Promise
4. Introduction
• Clean Technology is very important segment. The problem is clean technology
has to be economic viable
• Government subsidies for wind turbine were foolish
• There needs to be right balance between the economic and environment
9. Business Losses / Clean Technology
Source - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/awash-in-red-ink-canadian-clean-
tech-struggling-despite-ottawa-s-green-goals-1.729679
Canadian clean technology companies are struggling to stay afloat and falling behind global peers
even as Ottawa promises to boost the sector and move the country toward a low carbon future, a
report released on Thursday showed.
Analytica Advisors said in its seventh annual report that despite years of publicly funded support for
research and development, losses for clean tech companies widened to $3.56 billion in 2015 from $3.18
billion in 2014, and shareholder returns limped in below the Canadian average. Figures for 2016 are
not yet available.
Those metrics have made it difficult to convince pension funds and other investors to put money into
the sector even as Ottawa has made a string of promises designed to boost the green economy.
10. Clean Technology / FDI
Source - https://business.financialpost.com/commodities/energy/lack-of-canadian-tax-competitiveness-discourages-even-
renewable-energy
You know Canadian competitiveness is in big trouble when even investors in renewable energy –
favored by Canadian governments through subsidies, plus carbon taxes and regulatory overload on
competing fossil-fuel energy — are leaving because they like lower U.S. taxes even more.
Juno Beach, Fla.-based NextEra Energy Partners LP said Monday the sale of its wind and solar
generation assets in Ontario to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for US$582.3 million was
specifically motivated by U.S. tax reform.
“We expect the sale of the Canadian portfolio to enable us to recycle capital back into U.S. assets,
which benefit from a longer federal income tax shield and a lower effective corporate tax rate,
allowing NextEra Energy Partners to retain more … in the future for every $1 invested,” Jim Robo,
chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
12. Blog – Clean Technology
• https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/immigration-crisis-canada
• “The plan will move the province to a low-carbon future, said Horgan, who introduced the plan with Green Leader Andrew
Weaver.” - https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/environment-and-safety/b-c-climate-change-plan-aims-to-build-economy-
around-renewable-energy-2-223399/
• BC Carbon Tax is not revenue neutral - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/blogs/bc-budget-acknowledges-the-carbon-tax-
was-not-revenue-neutral
• Clean technology companies continue to bleed moneys - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/awash-in-red-ink-canadian-
clean-tech-struggling-despite-ottawa-s-green-goals-1.729679
• BC generates 94% - https://www.neb-one.gc.ca/nrg/sttstc/lctrct/rprt/2016cndrnwblpwr/prvnc/bc-eng.html Natural
Gas is required as backup
• BC is very expensive to live - https://globalnews.ca/news/4194216/provinces-cities-canada-highest-lowest-rent/
• SK court case - https://globalnews.ca/news/4733155/trudeau-government-reject-jason-kenney-carbon-tax-court-fight/
13. Blog #2 – Clean Technology
• This is laughable! I guess F/S and profitability are not something the left reads, right?
• https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/climate-change-carbon-pricing-and-clean-technology-
canada
• 103B that runs losses nearly 4B, right?
• https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/awash-in-red-ink-canadian-clean-tech-struggling-despite-ottawa-
s-green-goals-1.729679
•
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/energyinnovation/2018/08/13/ontarios-economic-investment-
outlook-dims-with-new-government-energy-actions/#3668ca083b0a
•
• https://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/investment-outflow-from-canada-already-
underway-in-real-time-rbc-head
14. Blog #3 – Clean Technology
• @cathmckenna You do realized going behind someone back is not a good
approach when deal with people, right?
• https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/feds-select-ontario-business-as-first-recipient-of-
new-climate-money-
1.4248106?fbclid=IwAR0yRMPFgrgUJt7Q1qQiuJ6GXNIL2nMn5sy3CQIyL0QTiC
P9LXBma9TKZac
• I like to see the business case that supports this grant. This company was created
via City of Toronto then sold to an asset manager.
https://nationalpost.com/posted-toronto/councillors-debate-how-to-spend-huge-
profit-from-sale-of-citys-stake-in-enwave-energy . The company in the past has
donated to the liberal party.
• Clean Technology companies in general have not made a profit -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/clean-technology-business-for-canada-
january-2019
15. SDTC Annual Report
Source - https://www.sdtc.ca/en/engage/reports/sdtc_20172018_annualreport_final/
• Performance Audit needs to be completed
on SDTC – The next audit is 2017-2018 -
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/plans-performance-
reports/dpr/2016-2017/20138 - The results
will not be available until after the next
election
• The problem is still with commercialization
and profitability -
https://business.financialpost.com/uncategor
ized/joe-oliver-governments-can-solve-
some-market-problems
16. Financial Post / Clean Technology
Source - https://business.financialpost.com/opinion/philip-cross-statcan-just-exposed-how-worthless-green-industries-
are-to-canadas-economy?fbclid=IwAR1Vha21aU66ZkMWUI1VOoBLqsHE_FLsmNPbc_41wiOyZgPJ4bTIZ3QTvo0
17. Electrical
Vehicle Sales
Source - https://insideevs.com/july-2018-plug-in-electric-vehicle-sales-report-card/ or https://www.desrosiers.ca/sales/ or https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/global-
economics/global-auto-report.html or https://insideevs.com/monthly-plug-in-sales-scorecard/ or https://insideevs.com/us-plug-in-electric-car-sales-charted-november-2018/ or
https://cleantechnica.com/2019/02/09/tesla-model-3-1-best-selling-electric-car-in-world-7-of-global-ev-market/
Total USA vehicle sales 16.8M or about 1.5% vehicle sales being
electric
19. Cost
Competitiveness
Source - https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/sales-and-marketing/after-years-of-promise-battery-cars-about-to-go-mainstream-228289/
GENEVA—For years, there have been lots of electric cars proudly rolled out at auto shows but few
on the streets or at dealers. That could be about to change.
The electric cars under the lights at the Geneva International Motor Show promise to be the
leading edge of more affordable, longer-range vehicles that start to move battery cars out of their
niche—as a product for environmentalists willing to put up with limited range and wealthy
enthusiasts of new technology willing to pay for buzz and the robust but silent acceleration the
cars offer.
Several broad underlying trends are converging to increase the likelihood that larger numbers of
battery cars will be on the roads in the next several years.
Prices are falling for batteries, consumers are turning away from diesel engines after Volkswagen’s
emissions scandal, and governments in Europe and China are enforcing tougher emissions rules.
As more electric cars roll off assembly lines, the trick will be getting more people to buy them. A
key factor will be price—of the battery to the manufacturer, and consequently of the car to the
customer.
Volvo Car Group’s Polestar 2 and Peugeot’s new electric 208 compact are electric offerings
aimed at bringing battery-powered cars within reach of more people. The Polestar 2 launch
version, expected in 2020, starts at US$55,500 after the $7,500 U.S. tax incentive; the Europe price
starts at 59,000 euros. A less expensive model is envisioned after the first year. Polestar says the
model is aimed at the same potential customers as the Model 3 electric compact from California
carmaker Tesla.
Tesla said last week it will close its stores and move to online sales only so it can cut costs and
reach its goal of selling the Model 3 for $35,000. Before the announcement the lowest price was
$42,900.
Electrical subsidies cost
the USA treasury about
1.5B per year.
20. Canada
Startup
Source - http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/canadian-electric-car-
maker-inks-manufacturing-deal-chinese-firm-202378/
VANCOUVER—Vancouver’s Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. announced
Oct. 2 it has signed a manufacturing agreement with Zongshen Industrial
Group Co., Ltd.—a motorcycle manufacturer based in Chongqing, China—to
produce 75,000 of its SOLO electric vehicles over the next three years.
This uniquely shaped single-seater car is powered by a 16.1 kilowatt hour
lithium-ion battery, has a range of 160 km and a top speed of 130 km/h.
The manufacturing agreement with Zongshen calls for the production of
5,000 SOLOs in 2018; 20,000 in 2019; and 50,000 in 2020.
The company started taking orders for the SOLO in 2016, and Electra
Meccanica says it has so far amassed orders for over 20,000 units.
“We are thrilled that Zongshen has joined us in leading the clean energy
charge and partnered with us in the production of our innovative, new SOLO,”
said Jerry Kroll, CEO, Electra Meccanica. “We have thousands of orders on
the books and we now have the manufacturing capacity to begin filling these
orders for our customers.”
The SOLO’s anticipated manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) comes
in at a modest $19,888, and the company is currently taking refundable $250
reservations on its website. New deliveries are currently scheduled to be
fulfilled in Q4 2018.
21. End of Rebates
Source - https://canada.autonews.com/retail/nissan-leaf-sales-collapse-ontario-after-incentive-axed
• About 1.5% of all USA vehicle sales are
electric
• About 2% of all Cdn vehicle sales are
electric
22. BC Govt / Rebates
AG for Ontario said these tax
incentives did nothing for
electrical vehicles. So, why is
BC going the same approach?
@jjhorgan
@Swiftie01
https://www.canadianmanufa
cturing.com/financing/b-c-
budget-includes-child-fund-
climate-plan-indigenous-
revenue-sharing-227260/
26. China and Environmental
Source - https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/rare-earth-mining-china-social-environmental-costs or
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/aug/07/china-rare-earth-village-pollution
28. Pollution Taxes
Pollution taxes
There are already taxes on pollution - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/carbon-tax-and-pollution-taxation-
all-you-need-to-know-canada-april-2019
The liberals never discuss the complete pass through of the carbon tax and/or discuss the impact the carbon taxation
on small business. https://capforcanada.com/canadian-households-to-pay-1100-per-year-in-carbon-
tax/?fbclid=IwAR02rsYH4ht9Gw3ESA0MsI34UeLjjnZ6sFW40leAoqVLr0FqY56wFuJgpJc or
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/the-art-of-taxing-pollution-canada-april-2019
29. Employment / Clean Technology
Source - https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/environment-and-safety/clean-energy-one-of-canadas-fastest-growing-industries-233197/ or
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1410035501
All told, the study concluded, nearly 300,000 Canadians were
directly employed in clean energy in 2017, nearly 100,000
more than Statistics Canada data said worked in mining,
quarrying, and oil-and-gas extraction. There are 7.5 times as
many people working in clean energy as in forestry and
logging.
1. Employment is not broken down by clean sector
2. Clean Tech jobs tend to be installers -
https://business.financialpost.com/opinion/philip-cross-statcan-
just-exposed-how-worthless-green-industries-are-to-canadas-
economy “Environmental and clean-technology industries
accounted for a puny 3.1 per cent of Canada’s GDP in 2017. More
importantly, StatCan noted that this ratio has remained relatively
stable since 2007 when the data began. The green economy’s
share of GDP stagnated for 10 of the biggest years for pro-green
policies and hefty government support, and against historically
slow growth in the rest of the economy. If the green economy
cannot flourish in these circumstances, it is doubtful it ever will.”
3. The two largest components of environmental and clean
technology GDP are clean electricity (41.2%) and waste
management services (12.0%). The remaining services, when
grouped together, accounted for 38.4%, while manufactured
products were responsible for 7.5%, and other energy and
primary products contributed 0.9% of total environmental and
clean technology GDP. These ratios are similar to those in 2016.
30. NDP and 2019 Election Promise
• https://www.thepostmillennial.com/ndp-to-unveil-15-billion-climate-
plan/?fbclid=IwAR3NWF9AYOrwONIq9XbLluH9iwWzqL1LbcHaon5RG4n8DC4vVfhlQ0HRY5E
• 300,000 jobs? That is a joke
– Ontario tried something similar and it led to exodus of jobs https://business.financialpost.com/opinion/philip-cross-statcan-just-exposed-how-
worthless-green-industries-are-to-canadas-economy
• The New Democrats are also looking to change the tax system to ensure that “the wealthiest pay their fair share.” This means closing tax
loopholes, tackling tax evasion, and tweaking the system to ensure more money is made from the capital gains tax.
– How is that going to work? Are they going to close down havens? Add more people to help investigate tax havens?
• https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-taxation-reforming-the-ita-and-shutting-down-tax-havens
• The plan also aims to ban all single-use plastics across Canada by 2022, as well as creating an Environmental Bill of Rights to “ensure that all
communities can enjoy a guarantee to clean water, land and air.”
– This is not feasible
– How about address the recycling issues
• https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/09/world/miranda-wang-tomorrows-hero/index.html
• Meanwhile, the party aims to ensure the Canadian electrical grid and all new buildings will be emission-free by 2030. It would pursue energy-
efficient retrofits in all buildings across Canada by 2050, creating a $3-billion “Canadian Climate Bank” to lift low-carbon developments.
– Climate Bank?
• Clean Technology needs to be viable with government subsidies
– https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-clean-technology-canada-may-2019
• To further incentivize Canadians to purchase greener vehicles, the New Democrats would give rebates of at least $5,000 and waive all federal
sales tax when people purchase zero-emission vehicles. This follows in the footsteps of the Liberals plan, which they already implemented this
year. The NDP also aims to build charging stations in federal buildings and Canada Post locations, while offering residents up to $600 to install a
plug-in charger in their own home.
– These rebates do not work. They will not encourage people to move to emission free car. There is also no such thing as emission free car -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-issues-electrical-vehicles-may-2019
31. Business Subsidies
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2019/06/coal-oil-and-gas-subsidies-are-5-trillion-per-year-
because-of-uncharged-air-
pollution.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogsp
ot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29
– Companies pay environment charges - https://business.financialpost.com/entrepreneur/regulatory-
accumulation-is-still-damming-entrepreneurial-flow-comment or https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-
quotidien/181214/dq181214d-eng.htm
– Products include many environment costs as part of their end product cost
– Clean Technology relies on direct subsidies - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/article/despite-decades-of-
government-subsidies-canadian-innovation-has-waned and yet Clean Technology on average loses
nearly $4B per year - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/awash-in-red-ink-canadian-clean-tech-struggling-
despite-ottawa-s-green-goals-1.729679
– Many countries power production is made via fossil fuel. If you have plug in stations and/or other
battery devices then they have a carbon footprint - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-
election-power-generation-clean-sources-canada-february-2019
– There many pieces to the environment that are all but ignored -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-climate-change-and-the-environment-canada
32. Summary
• Clean Technology investment moving to other jurisdiction
• Despite additional funding to clean tech the sector still loses money
• The liberals continue to pick winners and losers
• Clean technology requires raw material, fabrication and installation. No where is that
mentioned when discussing the benefits of clean technology.
• Clean Technology needs to be viable and not rely on direct subsidies -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-corporate-and-business-taxation-flows-
to-government
• Canada new business taxes (income sprinkling and passive income rules) is leading to
FDI going to other jurisdictions -
https://business.financialpost.com/commodities/energy/total-destruction-of-the-market-
investments-in-clean-tech-cool-off-as-subsidies-ends