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…
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…