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Hydro-Québec Announces the Appointment of Graham Fox as Vice-President – Public Affairs, External Relations and Communications

In November 2023, Hydro-Québec announced its 2035 Action Plan, a social project that requires the mobilization of several stakeholders and constant dialogue with the Quebec population. In fact, Hydro-Québec is committed to being more transparent and open, starting with a dialogue on the choices raised by its Action Plan . In this context, its communications and external relationships become all the more important and complex. Hydro-Québec is therefore pleased to announce the arrival of Graham Fox as Vice-President – Public Affairs, External Relations and Communications.

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Province Updates Act to Prioritize Affordability, Clean Energy

The Province is updating B.C.’s energy objectives in the Clean Energy Act to help ensure that people and businesses continue to have access to affordable, clean electricity needed to power a growing economy, while reducing carbon pollution. “With costs rising across the country at rates that are unsustainable for many people, we are focused on keeping the cost of clean electricity as low as possible,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. “Affordable, stable BC Hydro rates are good for households, businesses and climate as we work together to power B.C.’s growing economy with clean energy instead of fossil fuels.”

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AtkinsRéalis and AECL Enter into Memorandum of Understanding to Collaborate and Expand Intellectual Property Agreement, Accelerating Development of CANDU MONARK Reactor

AtkinsRéalis and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (“AECL”), a federal Crown corporation, are pleased to announce they have entered into a MOU to collaborate for the purpose of successfully deploying CANDU reactors in Canada and internationally and to expand their intellectual property licensing agreement (IPLA) given the importance of CANDU technology’s role in helping Canada reach its net zero objectives.

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Alex Melancon Appointed as New Vice-Chair to Greener Electrified Canada, Grid Committee

EFC is pleased to announce Alex Melancon, Phoenix Contact, as the new Vice-Chair of the Greener Electrified Canada, Grid Committee. Alex has been with Phoenix Contact since 2012 and brings 20 years of experience in automation. He has spent five years in integration and project management and 15 years working in automation solutions and business development. Alex is presently working with utility companies on several pilot projects that will influence and integrate innovative solutions to the Canadian grid, as well as working with small to medium-sized utilities on the implementation of digitalized power plant infrastructures.

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Westbridge Renewable Energy Named to TSX Venture 50

Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as one of the top performers on the TSX Venture Exchange for 2023, ranking first in the Clean Tech & Life Sciences sector. The TSX Venture 50 ranking was supported by a more than doubling of the market capitalization and achieving share price appreciation of 95% in 2023.

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SaskPower and GE Hitachi Sign Agreement to Advance Small Modular Reactor Development

February 20, 2024 Representatives from SaskPower and GE Vernova’s Nuclear business, GE Hitachi (GEH), met in Regina to sign an important agreement to advance small modular reactor (SMR) development in Saskatchewan. The agreement will enable SaskPower and GEH to collaborate on project planning and facilitate the sharing of expertise related to the design, fuel sourcing…

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SYNERGY NORTH President & CEO to Retire

February 20, 2024 The SYNERGY NORTH Board of Directors have announced that Tim Wilson, President & CEO of SYNERGY NORTH, has informed the Board of his retirement, effective May 15, 2024. Wilson has had an extensive career with the utility, joining Thunder Bay Hydro as the Manager of Market Compliance in 2001. Afterward, he continued to…

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SaskPower, Unifor Approve New CBA

February 20, 2024 A new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) has been reached between SaskPower and UNIFOR. “We are pleased that the members of Unifor have ratified this agreement,” said Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible for SaskPower. “This successful ratification shows that the best agreements are negotiated at the bargaining table.” The new CBA was ratified by…

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EHRC Celebrates Leadership at 11th Annual Awards of Excellence

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), celebrated the winners of its 2023 Awards of Excellence in Toronto. This prestigious event gathered industry stakeholders nationwide to recognize and applaud the outstanding achievements of innovative HR leaders within Canada’s electricity sector.

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Manitoba Hydro Appoints New Interim President and CEO

Manitoba Hydro announced announced Jay Grewal is leaving the Crown utility after five years in the position.

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ABB Appoints Sandra Pedro as Director, Sales & Marketing, Utility Market, Electrification, Canada

February 8, 2024 ABB’s Electrification business area announces the appointment of Sandra Pedro to the newly created role of Director, Sales and Marketing for the Utility Market, Electrification, Canada. Pedro joins ABB from Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), a national, not-for-profit industry association, where she was responsible for the strategic management of members and corporate partnerships. Prior…

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Unveiling of the Results of the 1,500 MW Wind Power Call for Tenders AQPER Members Active in Meeting Quebec’s Energy Needs

The Quebec Association for Renewable Energy Production (AQPER) congratulates the companies and communities involved in the 8 projects selected as part of the call for tenders launched on March 31, 2023 and for which Hydro-Québec had to choose from among 16 bids representing 3,034 MW. The selected projects totaling 1,550 MW of electricity from wind sources representing investments of more than 4 billion in favor of the energy transition.

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Brockway Enterprises Announces Partnership with Intellimeter Canada

Brockway Enterprises is excited to announce its partnership with Intellimeter Canada. Intellimeter offers a comprehensive line of sub-metering systems to provide detailed, real-time information on Electricity, Water, Gas, and Thermal Energy consumption. Brockway’s i-meter-Energy Analysis cloud-based software is the gateway to intelligent information for its clients.

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Noramco Telecom Announces Claude Mailhot as New Eastern Canada Territory Manager

January 23, 2024 Noramco has welcomed Claude Mailhot as its new Noramco Telecom Territory Manager – Eastern Canada. Claude is an experienced sales professional with experience in supply chain operations, procurement, and supplier relations. Claude’s deep understanding of the Canadian Telecommunications market will be a valuable asset to Noramco. Claude will work closely with Noramco’s…

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Five Nations Development and Hydro One Sign Strategic Partnership to Increase Indigenous Economic Opportunities in Ontario’s Energy Sector

Five Nations Development Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Five Nations Energy Inc., and Hydro One Networks Inc. has recently announced the signing of an initial partnership agreement to work together to meet the growing electricity demands in northeastern Ontario while increasing Indigenous participation in the energy sector. A partnership between the two Ontario-based utilities further connects Hydro One and First Nation interests in the planning, development, and building of future transmission line projects. It is an innovative approach targeting specific areas for relationship building and economic advancement with an initial focus in northeastern Ontario.

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Chris Milner Selected as Yukon Energy President and CEO

After an extensive national search, Yukon Energy’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Chris Milner as Yukon Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer. In his last three years at Yukon Energy as Vice President of Government Relations and then interim President and CEO, Mr. Milner has played a critical role in developing partnerships, leading teams, and advancing the Corporation’s vision of being a Canadian leader in sustainable electricity.

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