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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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Flux Capacitor: The State of the Canadian Electricity Industry 2026 with the Electricity Canada Executive Team
February 9, 2026 Electricity Canada’s Executive Leadership Team, VPs Julia Muggeridge, Channa Perera and Michael Powell join host Francis Bradley for a review of the 2026 State of the Canadian Electricity Industry report on the eve of its release. The report highlights the urgency to build energy infrastructure, emphasizing the need for predictable and timely Read More…
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Electricity Canada and Deloitte Release New Study on Interties
February 9, 2026 Electricity Canada’s corporate partner Deloitte, conducted a thorough analysis of Canada’s intertie network, examining both current usage and future supply-demand scenarios to assess how strategic transmission investments might support a resilient, affordable, and sustainable electricity system. The report assesses the role of enhanced provincially interconnected transmission infrastructure in Canada and its impact Read More…
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NERC: Resource Adequacy Risks Intensify Across North America as Demand Growth Surges
February 9, 2026 NERC’s 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment (LTRA) and infographic spotlight intensifying resource adequacy risks throughout the North American bulk power system (BPS) over the next 10 years. Summer peak demand is forecast to grow by 224 GW, a more than 69% increase over the 2024 LTRA forecast with new data centers for artificial intelligence and the digital Read More…
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Carney Unveils Canada’s New Automotive Strategy
February 9, 2026 The Government of Canada announced they are prioritizing the development of the full value chain for next‑generation vehicles. Through a series of deliberate and strategic investments, Canada is positioning itself as a global leader in vehicle electrification, autonomous and self-driving technologies, and the battery supply chains that will power the future of Read More…
Changing Scene
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LG Energy Solution to Acquire Full Ownership of NextStar Energy in Joint Strategic Decision with Stellantis
February 9, 2026 LG Energy Solution, Stellantis, and NextStar Energy today announced that LG Energy Solution will acquire full ownership of NextStar Energy, with Stellantis selling its 49 per cent equity stake to LG Energy Solution. NextStar Energy was established as a joint venture by the two companies in 2022 to build Canada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility Read More…
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Hoskin Acquires Westech Industrial
February 9, 2026 Hoskin Group has completed the acquisition of Westech Industrial. The transaction closed on January 30, 2026. Hoskin Group is owned by River Associates Investments, a lower middle market private equity firm based in Chattanooga, TN. Based in Calgary, Westech is a national leader in industrial instrumentation and integrated process solutions, servingCanadian industry Read More…
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Nexans Announces a New Executive Committee Organization
February 3, 2026 Nexans announces a new organizational structure, effective January 15th, 2026, under the leadership of CEO Julien Hueber. This transformation is essential to scale up the Group’s operating model through growth and competitiveness, enabling Nexans to intensify its trajectory to meet the challenges of an evolving market. These changes will also allow the Read More…
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Specialized Power Solutions Announces Tony Simmonds as New Sales Manager for Sales & Business Development, Strengthening Alberta Presence
February 3, 2026 Specialized Power Solutions (SPS) is pleased to announce that Tony Simmonds has joined the company as Sales Manager, where he will be responsible for Sales & Business Development in Alberta. As part of its continued growth in Western Canada, SPS is expanding its team to ensure continuity, expertise, and strong customer engagement Read More…
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SaskPower Begins Formal Process to Evaluate Large Nuclear Technologies
February 9, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan and SaskPower announced plans to formally evaluate large nuclear reactor technologies for use in Saskatchewan. The technology selection process will take place in parallel with SaskPower’s existing nuclear small modular reactor (SMR) project. “Our Energy Security Strategy sets out a pathway to nuclear power generation from both SMRs 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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Electricity Canada Big Data & Analytics Summit Canada
February 9, 2026 The 12th Annual Big Data & Analytics Summit Canada in 2026 brings together experts from leading enterprise and public sector agencies across North America. Event features This summit features notable organizations, including, Loblaws, Shared Services Canada, Alberta Securities Commission, Edmonton International Airport, Provincial Health Services Authority, Canadian Tire Corporation, TD Bank, Redtag.ca, Chubb, Aecon, RBC, Infrastructure Read More…
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EV & Charging Expo April 8-9, 2026 in Toronto
February 2, 2026 The EV & Charging Expo™ is Canada’s largest electrification event bringing together business and government leaders, fleet operators, municipalities, real estate developers, logistics professionals and retailers to explore electric vehicles and charging solutions for fleets, buildings and commercial sites. APRIL 8-9, 2026 | TORONTO The EV & Charging Expo™️ brings together leading Read More…
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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…