CanREA: Canada’s Fall Economic Statement 2024 Helps Close Investment Gaps  

CanREA: Canada’s Fall Economic Statement 2024 Helps Close Investment Gaps  

January 8, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is pleased to see the Government of Canada put forward the legislation for the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (CE ITC) in today’s Fall Economic Statement (FES) 2024. “The Investment Tax Credits announced today will not just help Indigenous communities and communities access the capital they need to…

New Brunswick Electricity Rebate Estimated to Save Residential Customers $92.6M Annually

New Brunswick Electricity Rebate Estimated to Save Residential Customers $92.6M Annually

January 8, 2025 Eligible residential electricity customers will receive a 10 per cent rebate on their monthly electricity usage beginning in January. The amount of the rebate will be equivalent to the provincial portion of the HST. “Our government understands that people are struggling with the rising cost of almost everything, including power bills,” said…

CanREA Concerned About Punitive Market and Transmission Changes in Alberta

CanREA Concerned About Punitive Market and Transmission Changes in Alberta

December 17, 2024 Alberta government introduces policy changes without honouring previous commitments. The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is concerned that the latest round of changes to Alberta’s electricity sector, announced on December 10th, are punitive and unfairly target the renewable energy sector. They also do little to encourage investments in energy storage. Signaling that he…

Alberta Government Announces New Transmission Policies

Alberta Government Announces New Transmission Policies

December 17, 2024 Alberta’s government has announced new transmission policies. As demand for electricity continues to increase, it’s expected that Alberta’s need for electricity could more than quadruple in the coming decades.  Following three years of engagement with industry, Alberta’s government is making changes to ensure the province’s ratepayers are no longer burdened with the…

Business Renewables Centre-Canada Disappointed by Alberta Government Electricity Market Decisions

Business Renewables Centre-Canada Disappointed by Alberta Government Electricity Market Decisions

December 17, 2024 Jorden Dye, director of the Business Renewables Centre-Canada (BRC-Canada), made the following statement in response to the Government of Alberta’s recent electricity market announcement and direction letter to the Alberta Electric System Operator. “We are disappointed the Alberta government has once again added new uncertainties to the renewable energy market. Clean energy is what will…

Ontario Expands Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Province’s History

Ontario Expands Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Province’s History

December 17, 2024 The Ontario government is expanding the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history by 50 per cent to meet soaring energy demand. The government has increased the target for the procurement from 5,000 megawatts (MW) to up to 7,500 MW to ensure Ontario has the reliable and affordable electricity it needs…

Hydro Ottawa’s Retrofit Accelerator Program Powers Ottawa Community Housing to Reduce Emissions

Hydro Ottawa’s Retrofit Accelerator Program Powers Ottawa Community Housing to Reduce Emissions

December 17, 2024 Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (Hydro Ottawa) is supporting Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) in making significant strides towards reducing emissions across its portfolio through the Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator (ORA) program.  As part of this initiative, OCH has engaged Envari Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa and ORA approved carbon pathway study delivery…

Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable and Clean Electricity in New Brunswick

Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable and Clean Electricity in New Brunswick

December 10, 2024 The federal government announced over $1 billion in additional investments to ensure that as New Brunswick’s electricity demands grow substantially over the coming years, we meet demand with clean electricity that is both reliable and affordable. NB Power estimates the following investments could help power up to 140,000 homes. The Ministers also announced that the…

CEBC Congratulates Successful Proponents of BC Hydro’s Call for Power, Applauds Historic Advancements in Reconciliation and Clean Energy Development

CEBC Congratulates Successful Proponents of BC Hydro’s Call for Power, Applauds Historic Advancements in Reconciliation and Clean Energy Development

December 10, 2024 The Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC) congratulates the successful proponents of BC Hydro’s historic call for power. The selection of new wind energy projects – including multiple CEBC members – marks a major milestone in advancing reconciliation, economic growth, and clean energy development across the province. “The Clean Energy Association…

Nine New Wind Projects Will Boost B.C.’s Affordable Clean-Energy Supply
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Nine New Wind Projects Will Boost B.C.’s Affordable Clean-Energy Supply

December 10, 2024 BC Hydro has selected nine energy projects through its 2024 call for power that will supply clean, affordable electricity to serve B.C.’s growing communities and housing needs, as people and businesses choose clean energy in their lives, homes, vehicles and businesses.  “Clean and affordable electricity is key to powering economic growth and unlocking…

Five CanREA Members Successful in BC Hydro’s 2024 Call for Power 

Five CanREA Members Successful in BC Hydro’s 2024 Call for Power 

December 10, 2024 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) wishes to congratulate five member companies whose projects have been selected by BC Hydro in its 2024 Call for Power, as announced by British Columbia Premier David Eby. “CanREA applauds the successful outcomes of the 2024 BC Hydro Call for Power. With a focus on cost-effective resources and…

Rodan Energy Takes Top Spot in IESO Capacity Auction

Rodan Energy Takes Top Spot in IESO Capacity Auction

December 10, 2024 Rodan Energy Solutions has secured the largest position in this year’s IESO Capacity Auction, reinforcing its leadership as Canada’s foremost Demand Response (DR) provider. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) announced the results of its latest Capacity Auction, awarding over 2122.2 MW for the 2025 summer period and 1524.6 MW for the 2025/26 winter period. Since…

Innergex and Indigenous Partners Win Selection of Three Wind Projects in BC Hydro’s Latest Call for Tenders

Innergex and Indigenous Partners Win Selection of Three Wind Projects in BC Hydro’s Latest Call for Tenders

December 10, 2024 Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is pleased to announce that three of its wind projects, co-developed with Indigenous partners, have been selected in BC Hydro’s most recent call for tenders for the production of new renewable energy. Representing a combined 560 MW of power, this achievement highlights Innergex’s leadership in Canada and British…

Alberta Releases New Renewable Energy Regulations

Alberta Releases New Renewable Energy Regulations

December 10, 2024 The government of Alberta has announced regulations for renewable energy development around reclamation, land-use, and viewscapes. Amendments to the Activities Designation Regulation and Conservation and Reclamation Regulation includes reclamation requirements across all forms of renewable energy operations, including a mandatory reclamation security requirement. The Electric Energy Land Use and Visual Assessment Regulation…