March 25, 2025 The bar for excellence in Ontario’s electricity distribution sector has never been higher! Ten awards were presented by the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) on March 17 in downtown Toronto. With an unprecedented number of high-calibre nominations, the EDA recognizing areas such as innovation, customer service, public relations, sustainability, and workplace culture. More…
March 25, 2025 Mike Matthews, Executive Vice President of Asset Strategy and Operations at Alectra Utilities, has been awarded the esteemed “Chair’s Citation Award” by the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA). This award recognizes Mike’s outstanding leadership, dedication and contributions to Ontario’s electricity sector over his 35-year career. Presented in memory of Dr. Robert H. Hay,…
March 17, 2025 ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Corporation – an integrated green hydrogen production company based in Montreal, Canada – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement to collaborate on the development of up to 15 modular and scalable green hydrogen production facilities across North America over the next five years, providing a clean…
March 12, 2025 Bruce Power and Hatch Ltd. have signed two more contracts to support Bruce Power’s Life-Extension Program. Both contracts involve the completion of preliminary engineering activities, the first for a new protected area office complex (PAOC), and the second for a new decontamination facility. Hatch, a Canadian and employee-owned engineering, procurement and construction…
March 12, 2025 On behalf of the BC Hydro Board of Directors, Glen Clark, Board Chair, has issued the following statement to advise that Chris O’Riley, BC Hydro’s President and CEO, has announced his decision to retire from his position effective Aug. 1, 2025, following 35 years of dedicated service to BC Hydro and the people of British…
March 11, 2025 Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (Hydro Ottawa) won a spot among the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. As the energy sector enters the fourth industrial revolution, it’s more apparent than ever that automation, cyber-physical systems (CPS), the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, cognitive computing, and artificial intelligence, are all playing a part in…
March 11, 2025 OEC announced that it has completed the purchase of a majority stake in Primary Engineering and Construction. Rob Lister, President and CEO of OEC shared, “The addition of Primary strengthens OEC’s electrical and telecom engineering and construction capabilities while extending our national footprint, unlocking new opportunities for growth and delivering enhanced value…
March 11, 2025 Hydro One Limited announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hydro One Networks Inc., has completed the acquisition of an approximately 48 per cent interest in the East-West Tie Limited Partnership. The partnership owns the East-West Tie Line, a 450-kilometre, 230-kilovolt double-circuit transmission line, regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), spanning between Wawa and Thunder Bay,…
March 11, 2025 Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada, in partnership with Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), is launching an initiative to advance the Canadian electricity sector as an inclusive environment for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. With financial support from Women and Gender Equality Canada, this joint project will address the sector’s projected workforce shortage over the…
March 5, 2025 EXM have announced a new partnership Resilient in Northern Ontario. “This collaboration brings together top-quality electrical enclosure solutions and the best sales support in the region. Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to deliver excellence,” said EXM via LinkedIn.
Febraury 27, 2025 Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. and CDPQ announced they have entered into a definitive agreement dated as of February 24, 2025, pursuant to which CDPQ will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Innergex for a price of $13.75 per share in cash. Pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement, CDPQ will…
February 25, 2025 Specialized Power Solutions specializes in power distribution and motor control, providing the expertise and equipment needed for reliable and efficient solutions in industrial and utility applications. The team brings extensive knowledge across various industries including energy, manufacturing, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure. With a commitment to innovation and quality, Specialized Power Solutions partners…
The Province has appointed the first board of directors for the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator.
February 24, 2025 Hydrostor, a global long-duration energy storage (LDES) developer and operator, has secured a $200 million USD investment from Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF), Goldman Sachs Alternatives (Goldman Sachs), and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). The transaction will support Hydrostor’s continued investment in Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) projects in…
February 24, 2025 Local 258 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is pleased to announce that the Graham Power Services and 42 West Constructors acquisition of Rokstad Power (2018) Ltd. has been completed. On January 27th, 2025, Graham Power Services announced that it would complete the acquisition of Rokstad Power and its affiliates from…
February 18, 2025 K-Line Insulators have announced the promotion of Dalton Kellett to Director of Operations and Strategy. “Dalton’s leadership, dedication, and engineering expertise have been instrumental in driving innovation, efficiency, and collaboration. In his new role, he’ll oversee operations across commercial, engineering, and factory functions, while leading strategic growth initiatives,” said the company via…