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INITIATIVE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Cells and Batteries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Critical Battery Materials Initiative
1, record 1, English, Critical%20Battery%20Materials%20Initiative
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CBMI 1, record 1, English, CBMI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hosted by the National Research Council of Canada's Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre, the Critical Battery Materials Initiative is establishing automated, AI-enabled platforms that can discover new critical battery materials and processes faster than ever before, contributing to the growth of a sustainable Canadian battery supply chain. 1, record 1, English, - Critical%20Battery%20Materials%20Initiative
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Piles et accumulateurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Initiative sur les matériaux critiques pour les batteries
1, record 1, French, Initiative%20sur%20les%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20critiques%20pour%20les%20batteries
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IMCB 1, record 1, French, IMCB
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lancée par le Centre de recherche sur les innovations dans les énergies propres du Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC), l'Initiative sur les matériaux critiques pour les batteries établit des plateformes automatisées et fondées sur l'IA qui permettront de découvrir de nouveaux matériaux et procédés critiques pour les batteries plus rapidement que jamais, contribuant ainsi à la croissance d'une chaîne d'approvisionnement canadienne durable dans le domaine des batteries. 1, record 1, French, - Initiative%20sur%20les%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20critiques%20pour%20les%20batteries
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-05-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- EQuilibrium Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative
1, record 2, English, EQuilibrium%20Sustainable%20Housing%20Demonstration%20Initiative
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- EQuilibrium 2, record 2, English, EQuilibrium
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EQuilibriumTM is a national sustainable housing demonstration initiative, led by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation(CMHC), that brings the private and public sectors together to develop homes, and eventually communities, that are a model for sustainable living. EQuilibriumTM homes are designed to address occupant health and comfort, energy efficiency and renewable energy production, resource conservation, reduced environmental impact and affordability. 1, record 2, English, - EQuilibrium%20Sustainable%20Housing%20Demonstration%20Initiative
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
EQuilibrium: trademark of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The name is followed by an uppercase "TM" in superscript. 3, record 2, English, - EQuilibrium%20Sustainable%20Housing%20Demonstration%20Initiative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Environnement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de démonstration de maisons durables EQuilibrium
1, record 2, French, Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9monstration%20de%20maisons%20durables%20EQuilibrium
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- EQuilibrium 2, record 2, French, EQuilibrium
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EQuilibriumMC est une initiative nationale de démonstration de maisons durables pilotée par la [Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement (SCHL)] qui réunit les secteurs public et privé dans le but de créer des maisons qui mettent en commun des technologies axées sur l'utilisation rationnelle de l'énergie et des ressources de manière à réduire l’impact de ces maisons sur l’environnement. 1, record 2, French, - Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9monstration%20de%20maisons%20durables%20EQuilibrium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
EQuilibrium : marque de commerce de la Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement. Le nom est suivi des lettres majuscules "MC" placées en exposant. 3, record 2, French, - Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9monstration%20de%20maisons%20durables%20EQuilibrium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-12-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Urban Housing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Net Zero Energy Healthy Housing
1, record 3, English, Net%20Zero%20Energy%20Healthy%20Housing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NZEHH 1, record 3, English, NZEHH
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Pilot Demonstrative Initiative. The goals of Net Zero Energy Healthy Housing(NZEHH) are to : Develop a clear vision and approach to achieve NZEHH in Canada; Build the capacity of Canada's housing and renewable energy industry sectors to create high-quality Net Zero Energy Healthy Housing across the country over the long term; Achieve market acceptance of low-impact healthy houses and sustainable communities; Enhance Canada's domestic and global leadership in sustainable residential community design and development. 1, record 3, English, - Net%20Zero%20Energy%20Healthy%20Housing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Maison saine à consommation énergétique nette zéro
1, record 3, French, Maison%20saine%20%C3%A0%20consommation%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20nette%20z%C3%A9ro
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MSCENZ 1, record 3, French, MSCENZ
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement, initiative de démonstration témoin. L'initiative de la Maison saine à consommation énergétique nette zéro a pour buts : d'élaborer une vision et une démarche claires devant permettre de réaliser le projet des MSCENZ au Canada; de développer le potentiel du secteur de l'habitation et de l'industrie des énergies renouvelables afin qu'ils puissent créer, à longue échéance, des MSCENZ de grande qualité d'un bout à l'autre du pays; de faire accepter par le marché les concepts des maisons saines à faible impact et des collectivités durables; d'accroître le rôle de chef de file du Canada au pays et ailleurs dans le monde pour ce qui est de la conception et de la réalisation de collectivités résidentielles durables. 1, record 3, French, - Maison%20saine%20%C3%A0%20consommation%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20nette%20z%C3%A9ro
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-07-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- CFB 2001 Green Base
1, record 4, English, CFB%202001%20Green%20Base
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This project supports a demonstration initiative at Halifax, Shilo, Winnipeg and Borden. The four bases focus on sustainable operations through projects in energy and water conservation, the management of natural resources, waste reduction, green office practices and environmental technologies. National Defence of Canada. 1, record 4, English, - CFB%202001%20Green%20Base
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Green Base
- 2001 Green Base
- Canadian Forces Base 2001 Green Base
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Base Verte BFC 2001
1, record 4, French, Base%20Verte%20BFC%202001
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit d'un projet-pilote entrepris dans les bases d'Halifax, de Shilo, de Winnipeg et de Borden. Ces quatre bases mettent l'accent sur les operations respectueuses de l'environnement par le biais de projets touchant l'économie d'énergie et la conservation de l'eau, la gestion des ressources naturelles, la réduction des déchets, ainsi que l'emploi de pratiques administratives écologiques et d'écotechnologiques. Défense nationale du Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Base%20Verte%20BFC%202001
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Energy (Physics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Initiative for Sustainable Energy 1, record 5, English, Initiative%20for%20Sustainable%20Energy
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNDP [United Nations Development Programme]; main strategic activity of the Environment and Atmosphere Programme (EAP). 1, record 5, English, - Initiative%20for%20Sustainable%20Energy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Énergie (Physique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Initiative pour l'énergie durable
1, record 5, French, Initiative%20pour%20l%27%C3%A9nergie%20durable
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Energía (Física)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Iniciativa para la energía sostenible
1, record 5, Spanish, Iniciativa%20para%20la%20energ%C3%ADa%20sostenible
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Management
- Agricultural Economics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Stockholm Initiative on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development 1, record 6, English, Stockholm%20Initiative%20on%20Energy%2C%20Environment%20and%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FAO [Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations]/WMO; December 1993; emphasises the importance of plant rehabilitation over capacity expansion, with focus on recurrent funding for preventive maintenance and spare parts programmes, etc. 1, record 6, English, - Stockholm%20Initiative%20on%20Energy%2C%20Environment%20and%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Énergies renouvelables
- Gestion environnementale
- Économie agricole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de Stockholm sur l'énergie, l'environnement et le développement durable
1, record 6, French, Initiative%20de%20Stockholm%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9nergie%2C%20l%27environnement%20et%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Energía renovable
- Gestión del medio ambiente
- Economía agrícola
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Iniciativa de Estocolmo sobre energía, medio ambiente y desarrollo sostenible
1, record 6, Spanish, Iniciativa%20de%20Estocolmo%20sobre%20energ%C3%ADa%2C%20medio%20ambiente%20y%20desarrollo%20sostenible
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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