September 24, 2024 Trilliant has announced a North America partnership with Sense, an embedded intelligence company that transforms the relationship between people, homes, and the grid, to help utilities more efficiently deploy edge analytics at scale. Trilliant will embed Sense’s grid edge technology into their AMI metering solutions, driving enhanced efficiency and edge analytics for utilities and…
September 12, 2024 Keith Sones has announced the launch of a new company, AccepTD Utility Strategies Inc. The high voltage electrical industry is changing quickly and growing rapidly at the same time. There are a number of challenges and opportunities for growth. Rehabilitating aging grids, adding new generation before and behind the meter, First Nations…
Eaton recently announced the expansion of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec less than a year after its opening. After developing cutting-edge software in the region for nearly 40 years, last year the company announced its Innovation Center focused on the research and development of distributed energy resources (DER) technologies. Now, Eaton is adding 9,000 square feet and 50 more highly specialized jobs to the facility, bringing a total of approximately 200 jobs to Brossard.
Recently, Schneider Electric proudly announced its renewed partnership with the University of Victoria’s Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology (WEST) program. This initiative underscores Schneider Electric’s ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM. Building on past successes, Schneider Electric and WEST have once again united to inspire and empower the next generation of female-identifying STEM students.
FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) and VulcanX Energy Corp. (VulcanX) have recently signed a funding agreement to support the development of hydrogen pyrolysis technology that would see zero-emission hydrogen and solid carbon being produced from natural gas at a low cost. FortisBC, through its Clean Growth Innovation Fund, is providing funding to VulcanX for the development of its proprietary technology.
August 8, 2024 Trilliant has announced it has reached an agreement with Kamstrup, a manufacturer of system solutions for smart energy and water metering, to become an Elite Distributor of the company’s heat/cool metering line for Canada. This new distributor role positions Trilliant to support partner and customer metering requirements across the country even more…
August 7, 2024 Hydro-Québec has announced the sale of its subsidiary Cléo to Polara, a Québec company specialized in comprehensive infrastructure solutions for vehicle fleet electrification. Founded in 2020 by Hydro-Québec, Cléo specializes in commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleet management, namely by offering its smart charging management platform to fleet operators. This transaction reflects the…
AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, welcomes Schneider Electric as a new ambassador in support of the Canadians for CANDU campaign. The Canadians for CANDU campaign was launched on February 28, 2024. Spearheaded by Co-Chairs the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien and former Ontario Premier Mike Harris, the campaign promotes the deployment of CANDU nuclear technology at home and abroad in support of Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero emissions.
Spartan Controls is pleased to announce the extension of our $2.5 million contribution agreement with the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). For 60 years, BCIT has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges. BCIT connects education, industry, and government in building an agile workforce. “The pace of innovation in industrial automation makes it challenging to keep curriculums in sync with industry,” said Doug Ndegwa, President & CEO of Spartan Controls.
July 31, 2024 Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, together with ITD Industries, opened the first commercial hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector in Ontario. The station, located at ITD Industries’ headquarters in Etobicoke, ON, is situated at 161 The Westmall, a pivotal location near Highway…
July 23, 2024 Nexans announces the appointment of Timothy King as Vice President of BU North America for Nexans’ D&U AMEA Business. Mr. King brings two decades of experience starting his career at Pittsburg Plate & Glass where he held multiple finance positions. He began his journey in electrification and sustainability in several roles within Eaton Canada and most…
Oakville Hydro has recently announced its commitment to the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) Program certified by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB). The PAIR program (previously referred to as PAR) provides a high level of assurance on measurable outcomes and initiatives in four performance areas: leadership actions, employment, business development, and community relations.
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) Board has recently announced that Michael Law, President and Chief Executive Officer, will leave the organization, effective August 1, 2024. Law first joined the AESO in 2009 as Vice-President, Operations and was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer in 2019. “This is a critical time for the AESO as we move towards both a new market design and significant energy transition activities,” said Karl Johannson, AESO Board Chair. “The AESO continues to focus on the next milestone as it progresses design work on the Restructured Energy Market in parallel with government policy.”
Ben Graham, Chair of the Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board announced that Allan Danroth has been named as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Manitoba Hydro, effective August 6, 2024.
Toronto Hydro has ranked second for corporate citizenship among electricity transmission and distribution utilities in Canada in Corporate Knights Magazine’s annual ranking. Toronto Hydro also placed 11th in the magazine’s annual ranking of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens. For more than 20 years, Corporate Knights Inc. has published one of the world’s largest circulation magazines with a specific focus on the intersection of business and sustainability.
June 25, 2024 NT Power announces a significant leadership transition within the organization. After four years as NT Power’s President & CEO, Ysni Semsedini has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer with London Hydro, commencing August 6, 2024. Ysni Semsedini, NT Power President & CEO, said: “I am very grateful to have had the last…