December 19, 2023 If you are working in the Electrical or Mechanical trades, it’s important to understand Skilled Trades Certification and how you may be affected by implementation. Under Skilled Trades Certification, uncertified and unregistered workers in the seven Electrical and Mechanical trades below are required to be registered as an apprentice, be a certified…
December 13, 2023 American Pacific Group has recently announced the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of Spark Power Group Inc., a major provider of electrical power and maintenance services. Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Spark Power provides comprehensive end-to-end electrical power and maintenance services to a wide range of industrial, utility, and renewable energy…
December 12, 2023 New clean electricity generation is needed beginning in 2030 to keep pace with Ontario’s growing economy and advance grid decarbonization, according to a new report from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). This new supply will help meet overall energy needs and support the process of eliminating emissions from the electricity system. In an update to…
December 12, 2023 Nexans is happy to announce its membership to the Current/OS Foundation, a non-profit, open and independent foundation for the promotion and adoption of active direct current (DC) microgrids. Make the transition to DC-powered buildings a reality Cables are a fundamental part of a building’s electrical infrastructure in the transition to DC-powered structures: Nexans…
December 12, 2023 Newfoundland & Labrador and Federal governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on offshore wind to enable the province to take the regulatory lead on offshore wind projects within its inland bays to enable the development of offshore wind projects in Newfoundland and Labrador that will power the province’s economy forward. Energy systems…
December 12, 2023 Maple Ridge will become a key location in Canada’s lithium battery industry and the world’s non-vehicle battery supply, following a major new investment in E-One Moli Energy Canada by the Government of Canada and the Province of B.C. The $280-million federal and provincial investment will enable the redevelopment of EOne Moli’s world-class…
December 12, 2023 To address gaps and deficiencies in cellular service infrastructure in unserved and underserved communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Parsons, KC, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced a Call for Proposals to cellular providers. This follows an Expression of Interest (EOI) from communities who wish to be considered for improved…
December 12, 2023 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is pleased to welcome the launch of the Nova Scotia Green Choice Program, as announced by the Government of Nova Scotia. The Green Choice Program Request for Proposals will be open to wind and solar energy projects, aiming to generate 350 megawatts of renewable electricity by 2028….
December 12, 2023 Three Electricity Canada members are recognized for outstanding performance in integrating sustainability into each and every aspect of their business. The Sustainable Electricity Awards are given to companies in the electricity sector who have achieved the high-level goals of sustainable development and corporate responsibility. At the fifth annual Powering Partnerships awards Electricity…
December 12, 2023 Alectra is pleased to announce that Shelley Parker, Vice President of Metering, Alectra Utilities, has been honoured with the “Excellence in Trades” award at the Women in Business Awards (WIBA) held in Niagara Falls. “Shelley is a truly deserving individual whose remarkable journey in the skilled trades has been nothing short of…
December 7, 2023 Yesterday, December 6th, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) held its Annual Meeting and Ontario Electrical Safety Awards to celebrate leadership and electrical safety excellence. In addition to the awards, ESA’s Chair Christopher Hopper, and Chief Executive Officer, Josie Erzetic, highlighted ESA’s accomplishments from the previous year, and Patience Cathcart, Public Safety Officer provided key findings of…
The premiers of British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a statement of co-operation, agreeing to work together to advance clean-energy solutions that will deliver good jobs and tackle the climate crisis. “While we may be premiers on opposite sides of the country, we share many common challenges and common opportunities to build a stronger, cleaner future,” said B.C.’s Premier David Eby.
On the eve of November 21, 2023, during Electricity Canada’s Powering Partnerships reception in Ottawa, AltaLink was recognized with two awards for achievements in both reliability management and safety performance. “As Alberta’s largest electricity transmission provider, Albertans depend on us to deliver the energy that they need, when they need it. We take that responsibility seriously,” said Gary Hart, AltaLink President and Chief Executive Officer.
On September 25, ENMAX Corporation (ENMAX) was pleased to announce that after a rigorous and competitive market process, Sheri Primrose had been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective the same day. Sheri has spent the last 17 years of her career here at ENMAX where she’s held progressively senior roles from a manager of corporate services to program director of our business and finance redesign to vice president, finance, strategic planning and corporate optimization.
ENMAX is pleased to have its commitment to sustainability and safety recognized with two distinct Electricity Canada awards—the 2023 Sustainable Electricity award for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Framework and the President’s Award for Safety Excellence in Distribution. ENMAX received the sustainable electricity award in the category of Advancement of an Integrated Approach which recognizes outstanding leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of an integrated sustainability strategy.
Recently, Hydro One Inc. (Hydro One) was joined by Hydro Ottawa and representatives from the City of Ottawa and government of Ontario, at Merivale Transmission Station to announce the completion of $46.9 million in transmission line upgrades. These critical upgrades will increase the electrical capacity of the power lines by 66 per cent, from 650MW to 1,080MW, providing a reliable supply of energy to support the growing demand in the Ottawa area. The project also allows for generation facilities in eastern Ontario to transfer more power to the rest of the province and import more clean energy from Quebec.