December 10, 2024 TransAlta Corporation announced that it has completed its acquisition of Heartland Generation Ltd. and Alberta Power (2000) Ltd. (collectively, Heartland) from Energy Capital Partners (ECP). The acquisition, which includes Heartland’s entire business operations in Alberta and British Columbia, was completed for an aggregate purchase price of $542 million, reduced by approximately $95…
December 9, 2024 OPG’s 3D laser scanning initiative has been recognized by Electricity Canada with its 2024 Centre of Excellence award. The prestigious award was presented to the company during Electricity Canada’s Powering Partnerships Conference in Toronto on Nov. 28. Over the last seven years, the innovative program has been a game-changer for OPG and its operations. Using…
December 10, 2024 Yukon Energy has launched the bring-your-own-device version of its demand-side management program, Peak Smart Home. Peak Smart Home shifts electricity consumption away from periods of peak demand using utility-controlled thermostats and hot water tank controllers to reduce pressure on the grid. During these periods, Yukon Energy will make subtle changes to the…
December 4, 2024 Trilliant’s Smart Building Platform will support utility’s program empowering customers to reduce energy consumption and better manage costs Trilliant has announced its Smart Building Platform was selected by Oshawa Power to support its suite metering program for multi-unit buildings, aimed at achieving energy savings and enhanced options for customers. Oshawa Power is a regulated electricity distribution…
November 27, 2024 Hydro-Québec is posting net income of $2,189 million for the first nine months of 2024, down $861 million from the $3,050 million posted for the same period last year, due to a reduction in exports. “Our results are in line with our expectations,” said Maxime Aucoin, Executive Vice President – Strategy and Finance. “Our strategy of prudent management of energy…
November 27, 2024 The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to Poland and Estonia to strengthen existing relationships and showcase how Ontario and its nuclear supply chain can help countries around the world meet increasing energy demands. This mission, led by Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Electrification, helped secure an up to…
November 14, 2024 Centennial College and Elexicon Energy are teaming up to develop and launch two micro-credentials for learners interested in careers in power distribution, thanks to a generous grant from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Launching in January 2025, the new curriculum will focus on Electrical Utility Distribution Stations and Control Stations, providing…
November 14, 2024 S&C Electric Company was honored for its ongoing efforts to decarbonize its manufacturing operations by the Sustainable Supply Chain Alliance (SSCA). The Leading Practices in Supply Chain Sustainability Case Study Award was presented to S&C at the September 2024 SSCA Sustainable Sourcing Conference. SSCA, an organization of utilities and suppliers working together to advance…
November 14, 2024 Oshawa Power and Lakefront Utilities have announced a new partnership, with Oshawa Power providingelectric distribution operational leadership assistance and support to Lakefront Utilities in Cobourg and Villageof Colborne. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency, service reliability, and overall utility management forcustomers in both regions. The agreement includes various services, such as capital…
November 14, 2024 Alectra Utilities is celebrating the five-year anniversary of its Green Energy and Technology (GRE&T) Centre, one of Canada’s first dedicated utility innovation hub. The GRE&T Centre, established in 2019, has driven transformative projects, earned recognition for its contributions to sustainability, and positioned Alectra as a leader in energy innovation. To mark the…
November 12, 2024 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates Premier Susan Holt and the Liberal Party of New Brunswick for their election in October, as well as René Legacy for his November appointment as Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, and Minister responsible for Energy, as announced on November 1. “CanREA looks…
October 22, 2024 Neetu Garcha, Project Lead of Grid Innovation at Alectra Utilities’ Green Energy and Technology (GRE&T) Centre, has been named a 2025 Emerging Leader by Canada’s Clean50. This prestigious recognition highlights Neetu’s outstanding contributions to climate action and her leadership in advancing electrification of transportation. “Neetu’s achievements at Alectra Utilities demonstrates her commitment…
October 21, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Elec-Tech Sales Ltd. as their new representative for British Columbia, Canada, effective October 15, 2024. For over 40 years Elec-Tech Sales has been representing leading electrical manufacturers in B.C. They have a strong presence with HPS channel partners as well as experience…
October 21, 2024 RESA Power, LLC has announced the acquisition of Prime Engineering Ltd. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Prime is a full-service electrical design, engineering, supply, and services business that has specialized in medium voltage electrical power and control systems, as well as providing electrical field services, since 2010. With the Prime acquisition, RESA Power significantly…
October 8, 2024 S&C Electric Company officially opened its new 275,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Palatine, Illinois. S&C innovates and manufactures technology that advances a more intelligent, resilient, and reliable electrical grid. The Palatine expansion, announced in early 2023, created 200 production and engineering jobs and is approximately 25 miles from S&C’s 47-acre headquarters and manufacturing campus in…
October 8, 2024 Elexicon Energy (Elexicon), the electricity distribution company serving parts of Durham Region and beyond, has been recognized by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) for its efforts to improve electrical safety education. The ESA presented Elexicon with their Ontario Electrical Safety Award in the category of Consumer Home and Safety. Elexicon received the…