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ABB Technology Modernizes Bruce Power Nuclear Units to Support Low-Carbon Energy Growth in Canada
ABB to modernize excitation systems at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario to extend the life and reliability of eight units
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Champion Duct® Solves Utility Project Challenges
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IDEAL Industries Earn Multiple 2025 Pro Tool Innovation Awards
The Pro Tool Innovation Awards program recognizes those tools which provide excellent value, advanced features, and the newest innovations. Under the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing category Ideal was recognized for their Guardian Bender and BlueView Fish Tape. Read More
Latest Articles
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EDIST Continues its Position as a Premier Forum for Electricity Distribution Community
January 26, 2026 By John Kerr EDIST 2026 confirmed that Ontario’s local distribution companies (LDCs) are shifting decisively from incremental upgrades to full system transformation, with grid modernization and data-driven decision-making now central to utility strategy. Held January 20–22 at The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, the Electricity Distributors Association’s flagship conference and tradeshow again Read More…
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Indigenous Clean Energy and the Clean Energy BC Release New Guide to Support Indigenous Equity Participation in Clean Electricity Projects
January 21, 2026 Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE), in collaboration with the Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC), is pleased to announce the release of the Indigenous Clean Electricity Project Equity Guide, a comprehensive new resource designed to support First Nations in navigating equity ownership, partnership models, and project decision making in British Columbia’s rapidly Read More…
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Automation, Integration and Virtualization: How Data is Quietly Powering Canada’s Utility Industry
January 21, 2026 By: Don Murray, CEO and co-founder of Safe Software As the AI revolution accelerates, the demand for data centers and the electricity that powers them is increasing dramatically. In Canada alone, the need for powering data centers is projected to increase by 1.16 gigawatts (roughly the size of a small city) by Read More…
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The Ontario Energy Association and Deloitte Release Grid Modernization Paper
December 15, 2026 The Ontario Energy Association (OEA) is pleased to announce the release of its paper, Grid Modernization: Enabling Ontario’s Economic and Environmental Opportunity. Developed in partnership with Deloitte, the paper combines industry expertise with global jurisdictional analysis to assess how Ontario’s electricity sector can make prudent, cost-effective investments to support economic growth, expand customer Read More…
Changing Scene
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ERTH Corporation Announces Intent to Acquire Westario Power, Expanding ERTH Power’s Service Territory
January 21, 2026 Last month, ERTH Corporation announced its intent to acquire shares of Westario Power, which would expand ERTH Power’s service territory to 30 communities across seven counties. “We are excited about the opportunity to partner with the communities and stakeholders of Westario Power and to continue expanding ERTH Power’s service territory,” said Chris Read More…
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Jason Arneson Appointed as Lead, Occupational Health & Safety of RAM
January 15, 2026 RAM welcomes industry veteran Jason Arneson, MBA, CRSP, NEBOSH, CHSC, GSC, as Lead, Occupational Health and Safety. RAM is pleased to announce that Jason Arneson has joined our organization as a Senior Consultant and Lead for the Safety Management Services Team. In this role, Jason will support a team in the delivery of safety advisory services, provide leadership to our consulting team, and Read More…
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Pattern Energy to Acquire Cordelio Power
January 15, 2026 Pattern Energy and Cordelio Power announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Pattern Energy to acquire Cordelio Power, an independent power producer in Canada and the United States. The addition of Cordelio Power will expand one of the largest independent clean energy infrastructure platforms in North America. “Today begins Pattern Read More…
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Alectra Utilities Recognized in Electricity Canada’s 2025 Centre of Excellence
January 15, 2026 Alectra Utilities is proud to announce that its groundbreaking Centricity project has been inducted into Electricity Canada’s 2025 Centre of Excellence, recognizing it as one of the country’s most transformative innovations in the electricity sector. Centricity is Canada’s first full end-to-end Distribution System Operator (DSO) model, a next-generation grid platform that modernizes Read More…
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ABB Technology Modernizes Bruce Power Nuclear Units to Support Low-Carbon Energy Growth in Canada
ABB to modernize excitation systems at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario to extend the life and reliability of eight units Read More…
Product News
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Schneider Electric Debuts One Digital Grid Platform to Help Utilities Modernize and Address Energy Costs
Schneider Electric has announced the availability of its One Digital Grid Platform, a unified, artificial intelligence AI-enabled software platform… Read More…
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Hydro One Seeks Approval to Build the Welland Thorold Power Line
November 25, 2025 Hydro One announced it has filed an application with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to construct a new double-circuit 230-kilovolt transmission line between Abitibi Consolidated Junction, within an existing Hydro One transmission corridor in Thorold and Crowland Transformer Station (TS) in Welland. In addition to the line work, Hydro One will also Read More…
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ABB Unveils Ability™ BuildingPro to Accelerate Decarbonization and Digital Transformation in Smart and Sustainable Buildings
November 17, 2025 ABB has announced the launch of ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, a cybersecure integration platform designed to connect, manage, and optimize building operations. Available across more than 40 countries worldwide, the solution supports key sectors including commercial real estate, education, healthcare, hospitality, and government – helping organizations accelerate decarbonization and digital transformation. Acting as Read More…
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LEDVANCE Expands PHASE EV™ Lineup with New 80 amp Level 2 Commercial Charger
November 5, 2025 LEDVANCE has announced the North American availability of its new PHASE EV™ 80 Amp Level 2 Commercial Charger, the latest evolution in its growing EVSE portfolio. Building on the success of the PHASE EV™ Gen 2 (48 amp) release earlier this year, the new 80 amp model delivers nearly 20 kW of Read More…
Events
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Delta Transformers and Intralec Present “Powering the Green Grid” Webinar
January 14, 2026 Renewable energy projects are becoming more common and more complex. For distributors and contractors alike, understanding how transformer selection impacts performance, compliance, and installation is increasingly important. Join Delta Transformers & Intralec for a practical webinar that breaks down the role of modern transformers in renewable energy systems, with real-world insight into Read More…
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Reviewing Phase 2: Offshore Wind Integration & Transmission Study
December 17, 2025 January 15, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm AST Presented by Stantec Consulting Ltd. & Net Zero Atlantic This webinar presents findings and key insights from the Net Zero Atlantic Offshore Wind Integration & Transmission Study – Phase 2. The study evaluated the technical, locational, and economic potential for offshore wind development in Atlantic Read More…
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2026 EHRC Awards of Excellence: Feb. 19, Toronto
December 15, 2025 The electricity sector’s premier leadership event Toronto on Feb. 19, 2026 Register HERE Celebrating the champions of a workforce that’s safety-focused, innovative and inclusive. This annual gathering shines a spotlight on the people and projects driving progress and innovation. It brings together nearly 200 employers, industry and labour organizations, academic institutions and Read More…
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EDA Release Preliminary Agenda for EDIST 2026
November 12, 2025 EDIST 2026 Powering Growth: Building the Energy System of the Future January 20-22, 2026 Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto The EDIST 2026 preliminary agenda is now available! Join electricity professionals, technology innovators, and policy leaders from across Canada as we explore the future of energy through sessions on: This is your opportunity to Read More…