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Generating the Workforce to Deliver Affordable, Reliable Power for Alberta

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), in partnership with the Government of Alberta, is launching a series of resources to address current and future workforce requirements to help ensure the integrity of Alberta’s power grid – now and for future generations. A reliable power grid for hospitals, grocery stores – to keep the farms and communities running and for the many devices and machines that are used every day – is critical for Albertans, and for the economy.

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HPS Announces Ted Simpson as Vice-President of Marketing

September 27, 2023 HPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted Simpson to the position of Vice-President of Marketing. Ted succeeds Michael Frayne as Michael transitions to the role of Senior Vice President of Power Quality and Power Conversion Solutions. Ted is a highly experienced marketing professional with over 20 years of expertise in…

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Ontario’s Municipal Leaders hear from PUC President & CEO Robert Brewer on Community Wide Smart Grid

August 21, 2023 – Members of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) heard from PUC President & CEO, Robert Brewer on the upcoming launch of the Sault Smart Grid, Canada’s first community-wide smart grid, and the radical transition taking place in the energy sector. Brewer spoke to a packed house on the topic of energy…

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Westario Power Welcomes New President and CEO, Walter Malcolm

May 1, 2023 – Westario Power introduced new interim President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Walter Malcolm, on Monday, May 1st. Malcolm will lead the utility as an experienced leader who previously worked throughout all segments of the utility industry. “I am happy to announce that Walter Malcolm accepted the interim position of the President…

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Appointment of a New Director at the Régie de l’énergie

July 20, 2023 – During its meeting of July 19, 2023, the Council of Ministers appointed Mr. Michel Simard as director at the Régie de l’énergie. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Montreal as well as a master’s degree in electrical engineering from McGill University, Mr. Simard currently acts as…

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ENMAX Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

September 25, 2023 ENMAX is pleased to announce that after a rigorous and competitive market process, Sheri Primrose has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective September 25, 2023. Sheri has spent the last 17 years of her career here at ENMAX where she’s held progressively senior roles from a manager of corporate services…

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ERTH Power Recognized by EDA and IESO for its Green Button Solution

September 25, 2023 ERTH Power Corporation on Monday was recognized with the Innovation Excellence Award at the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) annual awards gala in Toronto, Ontario. The award, sponsored by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), recognizes outstanding achievement in innovation by an EDA member company. ERTH Power received the award in recognition of…

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Elexicon Energy Celebrates Completion of its Belleville Operations Centre

September 25, 2023 Recently, Elexicon Energy held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of its new Belleville Operations Centre. Elexicon President and CEO, Indrani Butany-DeSouza, was joined by the Honourable Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Qunite and Minister of Energy; City of Belleville Mayor, Neil Ellis; and the Honourable Shelby Kramp-Neuman, MP…

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Algoma Power Inc. Open House & Ribbon Cutting for Sault Ste Marie Work Centre

September 25, 2023 On Tuesday May 2, 2023 an Open House and official ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Algoma Power Inc. (API)‘s new work centre location in Sault Ste Marie. Those in attendance included API employees, members of our Executive team, City of Sault Ste. Marie dignitaries including Mayor Shoemaker as well the S.&T….

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Oakville Hydro Recognized as Sustainable Electricity Leader by Electricity Canada

September 25, 2023 Oakville Hydro has been recognized as a Sustainable Electricity LeaderTM by Electricity Canada. The designation underscores Oakville Hydro’s commitment to sustainability, responsible energy practices and dedication to a greener future. Electricity Canada, the national association representing the interests of the electricity sector in Canada, awarded Oakville Hydro the Sustainable Electricity LeaderTM designation in recognition…

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Hydro Ottawa and IBEW Reach Four-Year Collective Agreement

September 25, 2023 Hydro Ottawa and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) have ratified a new four-year collective agreement, ending a labour disruption that began on June 28, 2023. The agreement provides employees with generous wage increases, as well as increases in benefits, premiums and allowances. “I recognize that this labour disruption was difficult…

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UL Solutions HOMER® Grid Software’s New Release Empowers Electric Vehicle Charging Station Designers to Maximize Revenue and Return on Investment

September 25, 2023 UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, unveiled the powerful new 1.10 version of HOMER Grid modeling software, developed to assist with speeding up and simplifying designing and optimizing renewable distributed energy-plus-storage powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, which may allow for the maximizing of their potential revenue and return…

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Call for Tenders for 1,500 MW of Electricity from Wind Power: Hydro-Québec will Analyze 16 bids Totalling 3,034 MW

September 25, 2023 In its capacity as distributor, Hydro-Québec proceeded with the public opening of the bids received under its call for tenders launched on March 31, 2023, for the purchase of a block of 1,500 MW of wind power. The company received 16 bids, totalling 3 034 MW. Over the coming months, Hydro-Québec will assess the…

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Ontario Celebrates Indigenous Leadership in Clean Energy Storage

September 25, 2023 The Ontario government and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) have released the detailed results of the province’s first competitive procurement for new reliable, affordable and clean electricity storage and generation. The Expedited Long-Term Request for Proposals (E-LT1) procurement acquired a total of 880 megawatts (MW) of energy storage, with nine of the…

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Sales Outsource Solutions Adds Regional Sales Manager for Atlantic Canada and Quebec Telecom

September 25, 2023 Sales Outsource Solutions announced via LinkedIn that they “are thrilled to welcome Brad Drane, RCDD, as our new Regional Sales Manager, Atlantic Canada & Telecom Quebec!” View the LinkedIn post HERE

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Schneider Electric Appoints Emily Heitman as Country President, Canada

Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Heitman to the position of Country President, Canada, effective October 1, 2023. Heitman succeeds Adrian Thomas, who announced his departure in June to assume a new role as CEO of Hammond Power Solutions. As Country President for Schneider Electric Canada, Emily will work in partnership with the Canadian leadership team to drive Schneider Electric’s strategic initiatives and accelerate growth across the company’s energy management and automation businesses in Canada.

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