June 11, 2025 Hydro One Limited announced that Melissa Sonberg has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board, effective June 4, 2025. Ms. Sonberg joined the Board of Directors on August 14, 2018. “It is a privilege to assume the role as Chair of the Board of Directors at such a pivotal time for Ontario’s growth,” said Melissa Sonberg, Chair…
June 11, 2025 Hydro One Inc. and the Power Workers’ Union (PWU) are pleased to announce that PWU members have ratified the tentative agreement reached on May 5, 2025. The new agreement is effective from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028, and combines the main and Customer Service Organization agreements into one, covering front-line and customer-facing roles….
May 21, 2025 BC Hydro is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Mitha as its new President & CEO, effective Aug. 1, 2025. She will succeed BC Hydro’s outgoing President & CEO Chris O’Riley, who is retiring after 35 years with the company. Charlotte brings three decades of experience in British Columbia’s energy sector,…
May 21, 2025 Alcoa and Prysmian reinforced their mutual focus on sustainability by extending their supply agreement for Alcoa’s low-carbon EcoLum® aluminum through 2026. A key milestone in this collaboration is the adoption of electric trucks for the last leg of EcoLum® deliveries from Alcoa’s warehouse in Rotterdam to Prysmian’s facility in Delft, the Netherlands. …
May 21, 2025 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is proud to announce Susanna Zagar (she/her), Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), as the recipient of the 2025 Agent of Change Award. This recognition celebrates Ms. Zagar’s remarkable leadership and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the electricity sector. Since stepping…
May 20, 2025 Siemens will invest CAD $150 million over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production in Canada. The new R&D center, located initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, will focus on developing cutting-edge AI manufacturing technologies with an initial emphasis…
May 7, 2025 Oshawa Power Group of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Tang as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Amanda brings extensive expertise in performance and risk management, transformation execution, and team development. As a seasoned strategic business partner and advisor, she has played a key role in shaping…
May 7, 2025 The Board of Directors at Alectra Inc. announced that Jane Armstrong has been appointed Chair, Board of Directors, effective April 26, 2025. Ms. Armstrong succeeds Norman (Norm) Loberg who has held the position since the company commenced operations in January 2017. Mr. Loberg will continue to serve as a Director on the…
May 1, 2025 Hydro-Québec is deploying an ambitious energy efficiency pathway with $10 billion in investments by 2035, which will support the economy and our collective well-being. Energy efficiency, which is three times cheaper than other sources of electricity supply, will save the equivalent of the consumption of one in four homes in Québec. In addition to contributing to lower bills, energy efficiency will…
April 23, 2025 Littelfuse names JEHS Marketing as their 2024 Representative of the Year. This annual award is given to Littelfuse’s representative with the highest overall sales performance. “Thank you, JEHS, for your partnership on our Industrial Business Unit fuse and relay product lines,” the company said via LinkedIn, you can view the post below.
April 23, 2025 CES Transformers have joined the LinkedIn community. Click on the post below to follow the company. “At CES Transformers, our mission is to be your local world class supplier for innovative, flexible, and high-quality solutions. Our customer-focused approach, passion for innovation, dedication to collaboration, and commitment to excellence are the cornerstones of…
April 23, 2025 Elexicon Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Amanda Klein as the new President and CEO of Elexicon and its subsidiaries, effective May 12, 2025. Ms. Klein has deep industry and business expertise, is a highly-regarded leader in the sector, and has a proven track record of achieving top-tier results…
April 23, 2025 Powerex announced three new leadership appointments, positioning Powerex for continued success in a rapidly changing energy environment. “The Powerex Board of Directors is pleased to announce that David Wong will become Powerex’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1st, 2025,” says Catherine Roome, Powerex Board Chair. Wong will replace Thomas Bechard, who…
April 8, 2025 EHRC are thrilled to announce Spencer West, renowned global speaker, content creator, author and activist as their keynote at Agents of Change 2025. Agents of Change 2025 Premier professional development event advancing and celebrating a culture of fairness, representation and belonging in workplaces.May 14, 2025 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Palais Royale,…
April 8, 2025 OmniCable announced it has partnered with Orbia’s Connectivity Solutions business, Dura-Line, a manufacturer and distributor of telecommunications conduit, cable-in-conduit, and other high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and connectivity infrastructure solutions. The partnership expands the market opportunity for Dura-Line, providing the company with a redistribution offering with localized stock for its typically freight-intensive duct, while…
March 25, 2025 The bar for excellence in Ontario’s electricity distribution sector has never been higher! Ten awards were presented by the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) on March 17 in downtown Toronto. With an unprecedented number of high-calibre nominations, the EDA recognizing areas such as innovation, customer service, public relations, sustainability, and workplace culture. More…