July 23, 2025 Safety has always been a cornerstone of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Born out of a need to protect workers from unsafe conditions, the union continues to lead with this mission, especially in the utility sector where the risks remain high. The Canadian Utility Safety Program (CUSP) was created in…
July 23, 2025 Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Orlen Synthos Green Energy (OSGE) have signed a letter of intent (LOI) that paves the way for the Canadian company to provide pre-deployment, operations, maintenance, and other services to OSGE as Poland deploys small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). The LOI builds on an earlier agreement announced by the companies…
July 23, 2025 Hydro-Québec has launched a new solution for electric water heaters that’s free of charge. After focusing on space heating with its “$0 smart thermostats” offer, the company is now turning its attention to water heating—the second biggest draw on home electricity, accounting for up to 20% of household electricity bills. The initiative…
July 23, 2025 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Creative Energy have reached financial close on a $50 million loan to support the deep decarbonization of buildings through connection to district energy systems. The partnership will enable Creative Energy’s clients in British Columbia and Ontario to reduce more than 90% of their emissions through options…
July 23, 2025 The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience, announced an investment of $11.7 million over four years to establish the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC). Funded through the Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative, the WRCC will serve as a national centre of excellence and virtual hub for wildland…
July 22, 2025 Coal mines that have been abandoned or will close by the end of this decade hold enough potential photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity to power a country the size of Germany for a year, finds a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The first-of-its-kind analysis draws on data in the Global Coal Mine…
July 16, 2025 A new advanced digital grid initiative from Saint John Energy that will give customers more control over their energy costs and allow for the adoption of more clean energy technologies has received $5.25 million from Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program. The funding for Saint John Energy’s Advanced Digital Distribution System Operator…
July 16, 2025 The federal government announced close to $16 million in funding for energy projects in the Maritime provinces that will help deliver reliable, affordable clean energy in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — driving innovation, powering economic growth and creating good jobs throughout Atlantic Canada. This investment will support key…
July 9, 2025 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), in partnership with the Future Skills Centre (FSC), is beginning a new national initiative to assess and address the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on Canada’s electricity workforce. This initiative is supported by a broader $7.6 million investment from FSC in 35 new projects, funded through…
July 9, 2025 Call for Papers: 2026 EDIST Conference & Trade ShowJanuary 20–22, 2026Harbour Castle Conference Centre, Toronto EDIST Conference & Exhibition is growing! Since 2004, it’s been a must-attend event in the electricity distribution sector—and 2026 will be EDA’s biggest and best yet. With a new waterfront venue and an expanded program, the event offers…
July 9, 2025 Toronto Hydro and OPEN Technologies are pleased to announce that they will work together to help enable building owners to plan energy-efficient retrofits using OPEN Technologies’ Virtual Decarbonization Planning tool. Through this initiative, Toronto Hydro is expected to offer virtual building audits or virtual decarbonization plans to eligible customers at no cost….
July 9, 2025 The federal government has announced over $13.3 million in support of five projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. These projects are being funded under the Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF), which invests in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, generate clean growth, build resilient communities, and create jobs for Canadians through four distinct funding streams. They are…
July 9, 2025 The Ontario government is taking action to prioritize electricity for data centres that support the province’s economic interests, including those that create high-quality jobs, assist in domestic data hosting and strengthen Ontario’s position in the digital economy. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is embracing the growth…
July 9, 2025 The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), together with United Kingdom-based Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult and Quebec-based MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI), has put in place a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen connections and grow a strong and resilient semiconductor supply chain for Canada, the UK, and other G7 countries….
July 9, 2025 In response to B.C.’s growing housing needs, BC Hydro has made changes to support faster, more affordable electricity connections for new homes and businesses throughout the province. The changes, which took effect Saturday, July 5, 2025, are designed to streamline the connection process and reduce costs, particularly for residential developments. “With more homes…
July 9, 2025 BC Hydro has opened a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Whistler with 22 new charging ports, making it the largest charge site currently within BC Hydro’s network. “This new electric vehicle charge hub in Whistler continues our work with BC Hydro and other partners to make cleaner options more accessible…