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Congratulations to Canada’s Clean50 Award winners!

Every year, the Clean50 Awards—organized by the Delta Management Group—recognize those people driving forward innovation in sustainable business in Canada. Executives and emerging leaders crossing industries, academia and government who have made outstanding contributions to clean capitalism are recognized for accomplishments made in the previous two years. The Clean50 are nominated in…
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Celebrating International Credit Union Day

Guest blog Bernard Gillis, CEO Provincial Credit Union Did you know that today is International Credit Union Day? Celebrated every third Thursday of October since 1948, International Credit Union Day celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement and its dedication to community and the environment. We are a credit union: a financial institution…
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OrcaLab solar array

OrcaLab now runs on solar power—thanks to the Bullfrog community!

This summer, the world stopped and paid attention as Tahlequah—or J35—carried her dead calf 1,500 kms along the northeastern Pacific Ocean. In September, another member of Tahlequah’s pod—J50, nicknamed Scarlet—died despite the extreme efforts of Canadian and U.S. conservation teams to save her life. We can no longer ignore the environmental challenges putting orcas—considered endangered…
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Wolfville farmers market green switch

Wolfville Farmers’ Market launches town’s largest solar installation

Wolfville Farmers’ Market is unveiling a new solar installation, the largest in the town, which will power the Market year-round.
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Kluane turbine construction

Snapshots from Kluane First Nation

Earlier this summer, Bullfrog Power joined the Kluane First Nation for the groundbreaking ceremony of its wind farm. When completed, the wind farm—which Bullfrog is supporting—will make the First Nation the first independent power producer in the Territory. Read the full announcement. Bullfrog’s Dave Borins captured the beauty of the Kluane First Nation and its…
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Qqs building

Solar shines on a new path for Heiltsuk Nation

Photo credit: Qqs Projects Society Qqs Projects Society and Bullfrog Power are excited to announce the launch of a 7.3 kW solar rooftop project at the Koeye River Youth Camp on Campbell Island, B.C. The new project is helping power the camp’s facilities with renewable energy and signifies the community’s shift to clean power. The…
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Five reasons you need to go to Beau’s Oktoberfest

We’re excited about Beau’s Brewing Co.’s upcoming Oktoberfest celebration, but don’t let them fool you — it’s actually in September! That’s not the only eyebrow raising feature of the independent Canadian brewer’s annual event, so we wanted to pick the brain of our own Beau’s Superfan to hear his top reasons to attend.
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How a Banff restaurant was inspired to protect the land

Banff National Park is world-renowned for its lush forests, crystal clear lakes and breathtaking alpine peaks. Park Distillery, a bullfrogpowered restaurant inspired by Banff’s uniquely Canadian landscape, is nestled in the Park Grounds. Here’s how Park Distillery is celebrating Banff’s natural beauty while helping preserve it through efforts such as choosing green energy. Origins Park…
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3 ways to renovate sustainably

Over the years, the Ecology Action Centre — a Nova Scotia environmental charity — has had a number of homes and in 2005, they purchased an old saltbox house in Halifax’s North End. “This was exciting because owning our own building meant we could go beyond turning of the lights and printing double-sided, and really use our space to demonstrate our environmental values,” says Joanna Bull, who is the Volunteer Coordinator at the Ecology Action Centre.
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May

Businesses are key to the renewable energy transition

75% of Canadians feel companies should be doing more to address climate change. That’s a challenge the business community can’t afford to ignore. By choosing green energy,…
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May

Energy efficiency services – a new way to cut costs and carbon

We are excited to introduce energy efficiency services, a new offering from Bullfrog and Spark Power, our parent company. This service provides customers with a way…
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February

What to know before signing a power purchase agreement

  Power purchase agreements (PPAs) are a bold, business-led strategy for reducing corporate emissions. These deals provide energy cost security, potential cost savings, and a tangible link…
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July

Bullfrog signs a power purchase agreement to support the construction of Canada’s eighth largest solar project!

After launching our power purchase agreement solutions, we’ve signed one ourselves! This PPA will bring 2 solar farms to Alberta.
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