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Federal Government Announces National Electricity Strategy
May 14, 2026 The federal government held a press conference on May 14th to announce a new clean electricity strategy. The national electricity strategy focuses on building electricity generation infrastructure, transmission interties between provinces, building out the electricity workforce, as well as local supply chain for the technologies and components required to build the grid….
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Latest Articles
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More Remote Communities than Ever Being Powered by Clean Energy
May 13, 2026 New analysis from the Pembina Institute shows community-led clean energy projects have displaced over 140 million litres of diesel in remote communities in Canada since 2016 – more diesel than all three territories use to generate electricity in an entire year. Diesel Reduction Progress II provides Canada’s most up-to-date cumulative analysis on remote Read More…
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CanREA Report: Canada Poised to Capture up to $200B in Clean Energy Investment but has Work to Do
May 12, 2026 Canada is well positioned to capture up to $200 billion in clean energy investment, but system and market factors will shape how much of that opportunity is realized, according to Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s (CanREA) report, Watts at Stake: Canada’s $200-Billion Clean Energy Investment Opportunity. The new report finds that global capital is actively seeking renewable energy investments and that Read More…
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From Invisible to Actionable: Unlocking Real-Time Energy Insights in Buildings
May 12, 2026 Energy is one of the biggest operational costs in buildings, yet it often goes unseen and unmanaged until it’s too late. In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, Shana Longo of Legrand is joined by Matt Trudeau and Shawn Lebrun of Modern Energy Advancements to explore how real-time, Read More…
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Canadian Data Centre Landscape: Q&A with Jim Kalogiros of Schneider Electric
May 6, 2026 In this article we talk to Jim Kalogiros, Vice President of Secure Power at Schneider Electric Canada about the data centre landscape in Canada. Kalogiros unpacks how Schneider approaches data centre projects, in particular looking at how to improve efficiency with software and hardware upgrades. He touches on the opportunity available to Read More…
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Champion Duct® Solves Solar Project Challenges
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Changing Scene
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Westcor Contracting Recognized by SaskEnergy for Safe Digging Excellence
May 13, 2026 SaskEnergy’s Safe Digging Excellence Award celebrates organizations committed to safe digging and community safety. Westcor Contracting has received SaskEnergy’s Safe Digging Excellence Award for its long-standing commitment to protecting people and underground infrastructure. Based in Weyburn, Westcor Contracting is a powerline construction company that serves southern Saskatchewan. “People could be without some Read More…
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SaskPower, Bruce Power Sign MOU to Support Saskatchewan’s Large Nuclear Reactor Technology Assessment
May 12, 2026 SaskPower has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bruce Power to access the Ontario-based company’s expertise in nuclear generation, project development, and long-term operations as Saskatchewan evaluates large nuclear technologies. The Government of Saskatchewan’s Energy Security Strategy sets out a pathway to nuclear power generation from both SMRs and large nuclear reactors, Read More…
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Specialized Power Solutions Strengthens Sales Team with Appointment of Jonathan Udy
Specialized Power Solutions (SPS) announces the strategic appointment of Jonathan Udy to its sales team. This hire reinforces SPS’s commitment to technical excellence and market leadership across the industrial, commercial, and residential power sectors. Jonathan Udy brings extensive experience in power distribution, characterized by a deep technical understanding of complex electrical systems and a proven Read More…
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Munden Enterprises Partners with Siemens in Atlantic Canada to Expand Utility and Medium Voltage Offering
April 30, 2026 Munden Enterprises is expanding its utility and medium voltage offering across Atlantic Canada. Munden Enterprises has partnered with SIEMENS to offer a defined portfolio of utility products and SIEMENS/Trayer medium voltage distribution products for Atlantic Canada. The representation is specific to: The addition strengthens Munden Enterprises’ ability to support utilities, contractors, and Read More…
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Electricity Strategy Confirms Clean Electrification will be Backbone of Canada’s Economy
May 14, 2026 Chris Severson-Baker, executive director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s federal electricity strategy announcement: “This is an important recognition from the Canadian government that the global clean energy transition is on and accelerating, and we must significantly increase our supply of clean power and…
Product News
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ABB Now Supports the Elastimold™ Portfolio in Milton, Ontario
May 13, 2026 Elastimold™ reliability you can trust. Local support you can count on. For those rare times when service is required, ABB now supports the Elastimold™ portfolio at their Service and Modernization Centre in Milton, Ontario. Local expertise. Faster turnaround. Dedicated support. ABB is closer when it counts. Read More…
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Band-N-Go Inc. Launches Comprehensive Canadian Made Stainless Steel Banding Line for Demanding Industrial Applications
May 8, 2026 Band-N-Go Inc., a Canadian specialist in high-performance fastening solutions, announced the launch of its expanded made in Canada stainless steel banding line designed for industrial, commercial, and specialty applications across multiple sectors in North America. The new domestically produced product range delivers a combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability for Read More…
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PUPI Tangent Crossarms at Rexel Utility
May 13, 2026 Pick one up and you’ll see and feel the difference compared to wood or other composite crossarms. PUPI® tangent crossarms weigh significantly less than wood crossarms—with up to six times the strength. A closed-cell polyurethane foam fill provides lightweight, field drillable stability that also prevents moisture and contamination from entering the crossarm. From Read More…
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Three Phase Power Transformer from CES Transformers
May 13, 2026 CES designs and manufactures small and medium size power transformers that meet utility grade substation standards and specialty application demands. CES in-house design team can customize solutions for any market segment including green & renewable energy, commercial, utility, and industrial applications. Our features meet or exceed standard equipment by only utilizing the Read More…
Events
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Clean Power Finance Canada Summit Connects Investors and Developers to Advance Renewable Energy Deals
May 13, 2026 More than 270 investors, developers and policymakers met today at the Clean Power Finance Canada summit to make deals and strengthen partnerships needed to build the next generation of Canada’s clean energy projects. Hosted by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) and presenting sponsor CIBC, the summit brought together leaders from across Read More…
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OEA Speakers Series: Transforming While Growing
May 12, 2026 Join OEA for a special OEA Speakers Series, “Transforming While Growing,” featuring Amanda Klein, President & CEO of Elexicon Energy Inc. Amanda will speak about what a modern electricity distribution utility looks like, her reflections on her first year as CEO and nearly two decades in the energy sector, and the journey of Read More…
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Registration Open for Electricity Transformation Canada 2026
April 29, 2026 Registration is now open for Electricity Transformation Canada 2026, which will take place October 19-21 in Toronto at the Enercare Centre. Full Conference Pass Access to all three days, Monday – Wednesday. This is your opportunity to gain significant value, expand your knowledge, and broaden your business connections in the clean energy Read More…
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Scaling Energy Storage Takes Focus at Energy Storage Alberta 2026
April 22, 2026 Alberta needs stable regulations and long-term revenue certainty to unlock the potential of energy storage to deliver affordable power and drive economic growth, industry, government and investors agreed Thursday at the Energy Storage Alberta Summit in Calgary. More than 220 participants from across the sector gathered at the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s Read More…