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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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Rethinking Substation Protection: Why More Engineers Are Turning to Virtualization
May 20, 2026 By Kamyar Moghadam, Siemens Product Lifecycle Manager for Protection and Control Ask any utility engineer what keeps them up at night, and you’ll likely hear the same answer: how to meet rising energy demand while modernizing an aging grid. Utilities today are being asked to expand capacity, integrate more renewables, and extend Read More…
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EFC Meets with Ontario Government to Advance Grid Modernization and Supply Chain Priorities
May 20, 2026 By Electro Federation Canada Last week, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) continued its engagement with the Government of Ontario to advocate for policies that support electricity grid modernization, supply chain resilience, and long-term investment in Canada’s electrical and automation industry. Through a series of meetings with provincial officials, EFC reinforced the critical role the Read More…
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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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Changing Scene
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Preformed Line Products Expands Global Substation Portfolio with Acquisition of Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda.
May 20, 2026 Preformed Line Products Company has announced the acquisition of Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda., a Brazil-based manufacturer specializing in high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation connectors. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Salto, Brazil, Delta Star manufactures high-quality substation connectors designed to support reliable, long-term grid performance. The company has built a Read More…
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Tagline High Voltage to Acquire Majority Stake in Uens Poleline Maintenance & Construction
May 19, 2026 Tagline High Voltag, an Eastern Ontario-based utility contractor, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Uens Poleline Maintenance & Construction, a long-established provider of powerline services across the Ottawa Valley and Eastern Ontario. The acquisition represents a strategic expansion for Tagline, enhancing its operational capacity and Read More…
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Indigenous Advisory Circle to support Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board
May 19, 2026 The Manitoba Hydro Hydro-Electric Board (MHEB) is pleased to announce the appointment of members to the Manitoba Hydro Indigenous Advisory Circle (IAC), to support and enhance the utility’s ongoing efforts in advancing Indigenous reconciliation. The IAC will provide knowledge, advice, and perspectives directly to the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board (MHEB) on Indigenous reconciliation, Read More…
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Westcan ACS Joins Ericsson’s Channel Partner Program To Deliver Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Across Western Canada
May 19, 2026 Helix Advanced Communications & Infrastructure, Inc., operating as Westcan Advanced Communications Solutions, announced that it will be offering Ericsson Enterprise Wireless WAN solutions/ Ericsson Enterprise 5G including private 5G and enterprise coverage across Western Canada, NWT, Nunavut and the Yukon. As a member of Ericsson’s Solutions Partner Program Westcan ACS can accelerate the Read More…
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Preformed Line Products Expands Global Substation Portfolio with Acquisition of Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda.
May 20, 2026 Preformed Line Products Company has announced the acquisition of Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda., a Brazil-based manufacturer specializing in high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation connectors. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Salto, Brazil, Delta Star manufactures high-quality substation connectors designed to support reliable, long-term grid performance. The company has built a…
Product News
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Moment Energy to Build World’s Largest Battery Repurposing ‘Megafactory’ in Vancouver
May 19, 2026 Moment Energy has announced it is building the world’s largest battery repurposing facility in Vancouver, British Columbia over the next 6 weeks, marking a major step forward in scaling domestic energy storage infrastructure and the fastest in the world to scale battery manufacturing. The announcement comes just weeks after the company’s US$40 million Read More…
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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…
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…