October 7, 2026 S-5!, a global provider of solar mounting solutions for metal and single-ply roofs, will showcase its latest innovations at Electricity Transformation Canada in Toronto from Oct. 19-21. S-5! technical experts will also deliver an educational presentation examining the economics of direct-attach solar mounting in today’s changing market, with continuing education credits available…
October 7, 2026 Northern Transformer is proud to be recognized in the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Future of Energy Report as part of Ontario’s nuclear supply chain supporting major energy infrastructure projects. Beyond this recognition, the report highlights several priorities that are shaping Ontario’s energy future, including the need to strengthen domestic transformer manufacturing, improve…
October 7, 2026 The Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) innovative and industry-leading energy-efficiency programs were recognized today through the ENERGY STAR® 2026 Utility of the Year Award. This award is the IESO’s second Utility of the Year win and sixth overall ENERGY STAR Canada Award recognition. Electricity demand in Ontario is rising rapidly as a result…
October 7, 2026 Alectra has completed Phase 2 of the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) Committed program, marking another important step in the company’s ongoing work to advance and build respectful, reciprocal and meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities. Offered by the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB), PAIR is a progressive framework that helps…
October 7, 2026 In response to facility maintenance recently requested to start this upcoming winter period through 2027 and 2028, the IESO is taking steps to secure additional short-term capacity to allow for required infrastructure maintenance and ensure system reliability. Revised 2026/2027 Capacity Auction Targets The IESO will increase the target for this year’s capacity…
October 7, 2026 In preparation for the upcoming winter season, the IESO will be conducting its annual Cold Weather Preparedness Survey in coordination with generation and transmission facilities. Severe cold weather conditions can present operational challenges that may affect the IESO’s ability to maintain reliable system operations. The data collected through this survey will inform…
September 7, 2026 Funding supports homeowners and affordable housing providers in reducing energy costs and improving quality of life, while adding jobs to communities coast-to-coast The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) today announced that $66.3 million in funding has been approved for 162 energy efficiency projects across the country. The…
September 7, 2026 Bell announced the completion of a major broadband infrastructure project, delivered in collaboration with the Government of Nova Scotia, that will bring high-speed fibre Internet access to approximately 184 homes and businesses on Big and Little Tancook Islands, helping connect one of Nova Scotia’s most remote island communities to new opportunities for…
Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada (GDCC) is Canada’s biggest data centre and digital infrastructure event, bringing together…
September 22, 2026 The provincial government has eliminated the tuition fee for apprenticeship-level training. “Apprentices can now complete their technical training without paying tuition, saving the average apprentice about $2,720 over the course of their training,” said Premier Susan Holt. “That means more New Brunswickers can choose a career in the skilled trades without having…
September 22, 2026 New funding will help Canadian companies bring technologies to market that can manage electricity demand and support BC’s growing energy needs As electricity demand grows across British Columbia, new approaches to managing when, where, and how electricity is used will be increasingly important. NorthX Climate Tech and BC Hydro are partnering to identify and advance solutions that can provide greater…
September 22, 2026 New framework commits data centres to protecting electricity ratepayers, limiting water use and delivering lasting benefits for Canadians Data centres are critical infrastructure for Canada. They support the health care system, financial services, scientific research and secure government systems that Canadians rely on, and they power the digital economy and artificial intelligence…
September 22, 2026 The Province is considering a new regulatory model for Nova Scotia Power to help improve affordability, reliability and accountability in Nova Scotia’s electricity system. Legislation introduced today, September 9, outlines an independent review of performance-based regulation, an approach that ties a utility’s earnings to its performance rather than its costs. The Nova…
September 22, 2026 Industry associations and think tanks urge federal government to pair its electricity supply goal with national electrification and energy efficiency objectives Leading Canadian clean energy industry associations and think tanks have submitted a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney calling on the federal government to expand its emerging national electricity strategy around…
September 21, 2026 Alberta is launching North America’s first solar panel recycling program to protect landfill space, recover valuable resources and build a new recycling industry. Beginning Oct. 1, Alberta will become the first province in Canada to operate a solar panel recycling program and is banning solar panels from landfill disposal. This will ensure…
September 21, 2026 Ontario’s electricity grid is expected to be reliable to meet the needs of businesses and communities for the next 18 months, according to the IESO’s latest Reliability Outlook. This Outlook reflects the ongoing impact of trade uncertainty on the Canadian and Ontario economies. Evidence of these impacts is reflected in the demand…