January 22, 2025 Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. published an update to its Green Bond Framework, first issued in 2019. The Framework allows Hydro Ottawa to further build on its commitment to excellence in sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance, as well as its target to achieve net-zero operations by 2030. Key updates to…
January 21, 2025 The Net-Zero Advisory Body (NZAB) released its second annual report to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change in tandem with its publication on Canada.ca. The NZAB’s mandate under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act is to provide independent advice to the Minister with respect to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, including: Last year, the…
January 8, 2025 A new universal Plug and Charge protocol is set to roll out in 2025, promising a seamless and secure charging experience for all EV drivers. The fragmented and frustrating nature of today’s EV charging experience has long been a barrier to widespread electric vehicle adoption. Every EV driver knows the drill: download…
January 8, 2025 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is thrilled to announce Jesse Spring, CEO of Primary Engineering and Construction, as the recipient of the 2024 Leader of the Year Award. EHRC proudly recognizes Jesse for his leadership, which is built on excellence and powering growth. Jesse’s journey with Primary began in 2008 as an…
Janujary 8, 2025 ABB announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the power electronics business of Gamesa Electric in Spain from Siemens Gamesa to strengthen ABB’s position in the growing market for high-powered renewable power conversion technology. The acquisition will significantly expand ABB’s existing power conversion product and service offering to renewables OEMs and…
January 8, 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec have signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for hydroelectric generation in Labrador. The resulting proposed partnership will create a significant and immediate increase in value for Newfoundland and Labrador and make a substantial contribution to Quebec’s energy security. The non-binding memorandum has two components: new contracts…
January 6, 2024 ABB is investing in a strategic partnership with Edgecom Energy, the Toronto-based energy management startup. The company’s unique energy management platform uses artificial intelligence to help industrial and commercial users manage and reduce peaks in their power demand. It is the first in the market to use a generative AI copilot to…
January 2, 2024 Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have produced a structural battery that performs ten times better than all previous versions. It contains carbon fibre that serves simultaneously as an electrode, conductor, and load-bearing material. Their latest research breakthrough paves the way for essentially ’massless’ energy storage in vehicles and other technology. The…
December 17, 2024 Residents of Penticton are the first in Canada to receive an exclusive, free 12-month subscription of TELUS SmartEnergy, a solution that will help residents manage their home energy use and save up to 15 per cent annually on their energy bills. As global demand for electricity continues to climb, the City of Penticton – which operates its own electric…
December 17, 2024 AtkinsRéalis Group Inc.announced that it has been selected as the Owner’s Engineer for Energy Northwest’s small modular reactor (SMR) project in Washington state, US. “We are thrilled to see utilities worldwide turning to AtkinsRéalis to support strategic public-private-partnerships by leveraging the deployment of nuclear power technology,” said Ian L. Edwards, President and Chief Executive…
December 10, 2024 BluWave-ai announced the company completed Canada’s first AI-Driven demand response events using a managed pool of connected electric vehicles charging in the utility grid during Q3 2024. This milestone was achieved using BluWave-ai EV Everywhere(TM) deployed at Hydro Ottawa, first announced in April 2022. Subscribed EV owners in the city of Ottawa actively participated in multiple…
December 10, 2024 Charlotte Mitha, Executive Vice-President, Operations at BC Hydro has been awarded Electricity Canada’s Women in Electricity award for 2024. Founded last year, the Women in Electricity award is given to individuals who advance the important role that women play in the electricity sector, and to recognize leaders in Electricity Canada’s member companies…
December 10, 2024 ERTH Corp is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 ERTH Academy In-Person Training Program. Designed for Ontario’s utility sector, these expert-led sessions provide practical knowledge and best practices tailored to meet the industry’s unique needs. From navigating the NorthStar CIS to utility billing, collections, and sync operations,…
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…