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SaskTel Launches 5G on Over 40 Cell Sites Serving Communities and Highway Corridors Across Saskatchewan

In a recent announcement, SaskTel revealed it had launched 5G on over 40 additional cell sites serving communities and highway corridors across the province. This latest expansion is part of SaskTel’s ongoing initiative to deliver next-generation and hyper-fast wireless connectivity to residents and businesses throughout Saskatchewan. See the table below for a full list of communities and areas that have recently been upgraded to SaskTel 5G service.

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Toronto Hydro Earns Spot on Canada’s 2024 Clean16 for Sustainability Efforts

Toronto Hydro has been recognized as a sustainability leader by Canada’s 2024 Clean50, in addition to earning a spot on Canada’s Clean16 list as a top contributor in the category of Traditional Energy. Anthony Haines (President and CEO), Amanda Klein (Executive Vice-President of External Affairs and Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer), and Jodi Engel (Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources, Environment and Safety Officer) accepted the honours on behalf of the utility.

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Elexicon Energy President and CEO Wins a Clean50 Award

Elexicon Energy is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Indrani Butany, has received a Canada’s Clean50 Award. Recipients are forward-looking leaders representing the most effective and progressive organizations taking on climate change from every sector, balancing mitigation with adaptation. Canada’s Clean50 Awards are announced annually by Delta Management Group and the Clean50 organization to recognize those 50 individuals or small teams, from 16 different categories, who have done the most to advance the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years.

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Nexans Breaks Ground with World’s First 525 kV Cable Innovation

As a world’ first, Nexans successfully achieved electrical Type Test for 525 kV DC SF6 gas free cable terminations. This allows us to offer a safer and sustainable solution to connect HVDC cables and brings us closer to our goal to electrify the future. As the importance of electricity continues to grow, the demand for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) connections is increasing, for both offshore and onshore applications, coupled with the need for decarbonized electric grids. This requires the development of new robust power network solutions.

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ABB Applies Electrical Expertise at Major Green Hydrogen Site in Denmark

ABB has been contracted by Danish company H2 Energy Esbjerg ApS to provide basic electrical engineering for the power distribution from grid point of connection to electrolyzers, and for other process equipment at its 1 GW hydrogen production facility in Esbjerg and hydrogen distribution hub in Fredericia, Denmark. The plant, among the largest hydrogen developments in Europe, will produce up to 90,000 tons of hydrogen per year – the equivalent of about 1.9 million barrels of oil per year.

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Westario Power Elects New Board Chair and Vice Chair at Annual Shareholder Meeting

Recently, Westario Power Inc. was pleased to announce the election of a new Board Chair and Vice Chair at its recently concluded Annual Shareholder Meeting. Luke Charbonneau, Mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been elected as the new Board Chair of Westario Power. Chair Charbonneau brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of leadership to the role. His strategic vision and deep understanding of the evolving energy landscape make him the ideal candidate to guide Westario Power in its continued growth and success.

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Oshawa Power Announces New CEO & Leadership Team

The Oshawa Power Group of Companies proudly presents its new CEO and leadership team, part of their business transformation and modernization plan. Daniel Arbour has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Denise Carpenter, interim President and CEO will resume her role as Board Chair. Mr. Arbour’s employment with Oshawa Power commenced on April 11, 2023.

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Hydro Ottawa and IBEW Reach Four-Year Collective Agreement

October 11, 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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Toronto Hydro Adds First Fully Electric Bucket Truck to its Fleet

Toronto Hydro is one of the first utilities in Ontario to add a fully electric bucket truck to its fleet. This addition to Toronto Hydro’s decarbonized fleet marks an important step forward for the utility company’s commitment to the electrification of fleet operations and achieving net-zero emissions in its operations by 2040.

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Alectra Charges Forward With Its First All-Electric Bucket Truck

Alectra Utilities has added an International eMV all-electric double bucket truck to its fleet, as part of the company’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The EV will be used by powerline technicians in day-to-day overhead line maintenance operations. The truck Alectra received is one of the first to be delivered in Ontario.

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Enlightened Building Technologies Announces Acquisition of the Airmax Group of Companies

Enlightened Building Technologies Inc. (“Enlightened”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Airmax Group of Companies (the “Airmax Group”), which includes Airmax Technologies Inc., Flowmax Technologies Inc., Glow Brand Manufacturing Inc., Glow Technologies Inc., and Hydronic Centre Inc. The Airmax Group is a highly respected North American manufacturer of energy efficient domestic hot water boilers and air handlers serving the residential new construction marketplace.

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FLO Announces Sale of First FLO Ultra Fast Chargers to Vermont Utility

FLO has announced its first sale of the all-new, FLO Ultra fast charger to Green Mountain Power (GMP) in Vermont. Manufactured with a revolutionary flexible design, FLO Ultra provides drivers with a convenient, intuitive, and lightning-fast charging experience. These first chargers, which are Buy America compliant, will be produced at FLO’s Auburn Hills facility. FLO’s distribution partner, Rexel Energy Solutions, supported the sale to GMP.

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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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