Application Window Open for the IESO’s Indigenous Energy Support Program to Support Indigenous Leadership in Ontario’s Electricity Sector
As First Nations and Métis communities are increasingly at the forefront of Ontario’s energy transformation, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is providing up to $15 million for Indigenous energy planning, infrastructure development and education to support Indigenous leadership in the energy sector.
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Latest Articles
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The La Gabelle Power Station Blows out 100 Candles
April 23, 2024 The La Gabelle power station, located between the municipalities of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel and Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, on the Saint-Maurice River, is celebrating 100 candles! It was on April 14, 1924 that the first four turbine-alternator groups began to produce electricity. A fifth group was added in 1931. The power station has been supplying Hydro-Quebec customers… Read More…
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BluWave-ai EV Fleet Orchestrator Enables 95% of School Bus Fleet to be Electrified
April 9, 2024 BluWave-ai and Envari Energy Solutions (Envari) announced the results of an initial project for a countrywide Canadian school bus operator for how it can achieve 95% fleet electrification using AI-driven optimization. The school bus operator has between 500 to 1,000 school buses at multiple regional facilities in Canada. They plan to convert… Read More…
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Overview of Recent Grid Alerts from AESO
April 9, 2024 On April 3 and April 5, 2024, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) issued two separate Grid Alerts, notifying Albertans of generation shortfalls. The April 5, 2024, incident also prompted brief rotating outages across the province. Marie-France Samaroden, AESO Vice President, Grid Reliability, provided an overview of the Grid Alerts to the… Read More…
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New Modelling from Pembina Institute Signals Scale of Investments Needed to Relieve Home Energy Poverty
April 9, 2024 A new report from the Pembina Institute, Better Buildings for All: Relieving energy poverty through deep retrofits, calls for urgent investments in deep retrofits to alleviate energy poverty for low-income households. The report, released today, calls on senior orders of federal and provincial governments and utilities to take decisive action against energy poverty,… Read More…
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The Future of Utilities Lies in the 3Ds of Power Generation: Decentralization, Decarbonization, and Digitalization
By Jay Misheal – Business Development Manager of Utility Electrification Solutions at ABB Canada
The power industry’s aging infrastructure has forced it to undertake the largest transformation in decades, one that will modernize the grid and make it more resilient. This comes at a time when electric vehicle adoption is on the rise, regulators are legislating less greenhouse gas emissions, and many companies are moving away from fossil fuels. All of this is demanding more from electrical power utilities. Read More
Changing Scene
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Massimo Battaini is Prysmian’s new CEO and General Manager
April 24, 2024 The Shareholders’ Meeting held on 18 April confirmed the appointment of Massimo Battaini as Prysmian’s new Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. This marks the entering into force of the new organisational structure, aimed at supporting the Group’s strategic plan and value creation. The new organisation, as already announced in December, is… Read More…
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PEC Construction Management Announces Expansion into the Quebec, Canada Renewable Energy Market
April 24, 2024 PEC Construction Management a Construction Management (CM) and Project Management (PM) solution provider that specializes in overseeing the construction of utility-scale renewable energy projects, is pleased to announce its business operations in Quebec, Canada. This announcement follows PEC’s successful growth throughout the United States and memorializes the continuation of its northern market expansion strategy. Operating as… Read More…
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Hydro Ottawa and Ottawa Fire Services Ignite New Partnership
April 23, 2024 In recognizing the burning need to efficiently respond to emergencies involving electricity, OFS has spearheaded the development of a specialized hydro pole training program to provide comprehensive, hands-on experience for fire responders. This initiative enables them to navigate challenging scenarios involving power lines, elevated structures, and leverage aerial truck capabilities during emergencies,… Read More…
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Application Window Open for the IESO’s Indigenous Energy Support Program to Support Indigenous Leadership in Ontario’s Electricity Sector
As First Nations and Métis communities are increasingly at the forefront of Ontario’s energy transformation, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is providing up to $15 million for Indigenous energy planning, infrastructure development and education to support Indigenous leadership in the energy sector. Read More…
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Massimo Battaini is Prysmian’s new CEO and General Manager
April 24, 2024 The Shareholders’ Meeting held on 18 April confirmed the appointment of Massimo Battaini as Prysmian’s new Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. This marks the entering into force of the new organisational structure, aimed at supporting the Group’s strategic plan and value creation. The new organisation, as already announced in December, is… Read More…
Product News
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Introducing the SEL-787L Line Current Differential Relay
April 23, 2024 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL has introduced the SEL-787L Line Current Differential Relay, which delivers economical, fast, secure and dependable line current differential protection for distribution and industrial applications. The SEL-787L features advanced algorithms that detect faults and initiate rapid, precise tripping actions while safeguarding against communication disturbances and asymmetry without depending on an… Read More…
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New FLO Home Charger: Redefining Reliability
April 16, 2024 FLO’s new home charger to offer either J3400 (NACS) or J1772 connector Born in the extreme winters of Canada and proven across North America, FLO is introducing a next generation home charger to meet the needs of EVs and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles from compact crossovers to heavy-duty pickups. The newest FLO Home EV… Read More…
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NOARK 1500 Volt Disconnect Switches
NOARK Electric is now offering two families of 1500VDC disconnect switches as new additions to its DC product catalog. The new disconnect switches are dc voltage rated up to 1500V (volts) and offer short time withstand ratings up to 150kA (kilo-amperes). Read More…
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Vista, Vista Green, and Vista SD Switchgear for Utilities
January 11, 2024 Vista switchgear solves difficult switching and protection challenges and improves reliability using SF6 insulating gas. Built with the user in mind, it only takes one person to operate, and includes other features designed for operator safety, such as highly visible gaps. Utilities have used oil-insulated switchgear for decades. However, this switchgear requires hefty… Read More…
Events
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Net-Zero Quebec—CanREA Summit: May 14
March 27, 2024 May 14, 2024, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.DoubleTree by Hilton Montréal (1255 Jeanne-Mance Street)Montréal, Quebec The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is proud to launch a new conference series this spring. Each CanREA Summit will be unique, offering a deep, focused and specialized dive into topics relevant to a particular region of… Read More…
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Webinar: Electrical Safety Requirements 101 (OSHA, CSA and NFPA)
March 26, 2024 Is your equipment compliant with the necessary regulatory requirements from CSA, OSHA, and NFPA 70E/70B? These safety requirements help protect your personnel from electric shock and arc flash, which are two of the leading causes of occupational fatality. Most insurance companies also require your facility to develop and apply an effective electrical… Read More…
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EV & Charging Expo 2024: May 1-2
March 14, 2024 Join Electric Autonomy, an independent news platform reporting on Canada’s transition to electric vehicles, autonomous transportation and new mobility services, for the EV & Charging Expo 2024 on May 1-2 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto. The EV & Charging Expo is the premier B2B event to learn from leading charging and fleet electrification experts, including Flo, Siemens, SWTCH, Signature… Read More…
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CUEE 2024 – Where Tradition Meets Transformation: October 8-9, 2024
March 1, 2024 CUEE 2024 – Where Tradition Meets Transformation The EDA is thrilled to announce that exhibitor booth registration for the Canadian Utility Energy Expo (CUEE) 2024, taking place on October 8-9, is now open! CUEE is moving to the Enercare Centre at the Exhibition Grounds on Toronto’s waterfront. The Enercare Centre is Canada’s… Read More…