May 6, 2025 The Province, in partnership with BC Hydro, is launching an ambitious plan to harness British Columbia’s clean-electricity advantage, driving economic growth and transformative change, strengthening energy security and advancing climate action. “With this work, we are securing our energy and our economy for the future by expanding one of our greatest assets:…
May 1, 2025 The BC government is taking action to speed up permitting for renewable-energy projects to meet growing demand for clean power, address climate change and secure energy independence for British Columbians in the face of unprecedented trade threats. Government introduced the renewable energy projects (streamlined permitting) act to the legislative assembly on Wednesday,…
May 1, 2025 BC Hydro has hit a major milestone, tripling its electric vehicle (EV) public fast-charging network over the past year to 591 charging ports across B.C., installing an average of more than one port per day. “B.C. is home to one of the fastest-growing EV communities in North America,” said Adrian Dix, Minister…
April 23, 2025 InnPower welcomed Premier Doug Ford, where he took the time to personally thank crews and mutual aid partners for their tireless efforts following the recent ice storm Ontario. “A heartfelt thank you to Enova Power Corp., Orangeville Hydro Limited, Wasaga Distribution, K-Line Group of Companies, Ontario Line Clearing & Tree Experts, Landshark…
April 23, 2025 Hatch has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the ninth year in a row by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s Top 100 Employers project. Now in its 18th year, this platform spotlights employers who are creating a culture of environmental awareness in their organizations through innovative, sustainable practices and are attracting new…
April 23, 2025 RES, a global independent renewable energy company, is redefining sustainability in renewable services with its advanced repair workshop in Albacete, Spain and is set to roll the model out in other regions it is active. Since launching in response to pandemic-era supply chain crises, the facility has repaired more than 18,000 parts—offering…
April 23, 2025 Kruger is proud to share that it has been recognized as one of Montréal’s Top Employers for 2025. This is the first year that the Company took part in this prestigious annual competition, which recognizes employers in Montréal that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. The competition is organized by…
April 23, 2025 Esri Canada congratulates samdesk for receiving the Innovation Award at the Esri Partner Conference in Palm Springs, California. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, samdesk helps organizations worldwide reduce risk and improve resiliency by alerting them in real time to disruptions that may affect their business, operations and assets. “Recognizing threats to people and operations early enables organizations…
April 23, 2025 Coast Salish Elementary is leading the charge toward sustainability, becoming School District No. 43’s newest and first ‘green’ school thanks to innovative energy measures, a strong commitment to education, funding from the Government of B.C. and a partnership with BC Hydro. Equipped with solar panels, a hybrid heat pump, LED lighting and advanced…
April 23, 2025 Manitoba Hydro submitted on Friday, March 28 its three-year General Rate Application to the Public Utilities Board of Manitoba, seeking an electricity rate increase of 3.5% in each of the years 2026, 2027 and 2028. If approved, Manitoba Hydro would apply the first increase on January 1, 2026. Subsequent increases would apply…
April 23, 2025 With warmer-than-average temperatures and dry conditions forecasted in the coming months, BC Hydro is taking proactive steps to address wildfire risk and encouraging customers to get prepared. The summer forecast for Western Canada suggests potentially soaring temperatures, with heat beginning as early as May in many parts of British Columbia. The 2024 wildfire…
April 22, 2025 Following last August’s merger between Polara and Cleo, two Quebec-based companies offering charging solutions for electric vehicle fleets, both entities are unveiling their new brand environments and repositioning their respective offerings. These changes are first reflected visually. With a focus on harmony, continuity, and evolution, the Polara and Cleo logos retain their unique…
April 22, 2025 Hydro Ottawa Holding is celebrating its inclusion as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. This accolade highlights Hydro Ottawa’s deeply rooted commitment to achieving net-zero operations by 2030 and its comprehensive approach to environmental responsibility. Sustainability is a core value deeply integrated into all aspects of the organization. This commitment is evident in its ambitious…
April 9, 2025 The March 30 ice storm in Ontario impacted over 1 million customers, Hydro One deployed approximately 4,800 crew members, along with crews from surrounding utilities and service providers including NT Power, Alectra, and Oshawa Power, K-Line, Wasaga Distribution, Orangeville Hydro, Ontario Line Clearing, and many more. CBC reported that N.B. Power sent…
April 9, 2025 Canadian Solar Inc. announced that its subsidiary in Australia and Flow Power, one of Australia’s fastest growing energy retailers, have teamed up to deliver the first Flow Power solar project featuring Canadian Solar’s anti-hail modules. This will also mark the first deployment of Canadian Solar’s innovative anti-hail technology in Australia. Set to be delivered in 2025, the South Australian solar…
April 9, 2025 The Newfoundland & Labrador have announced approximately $2 million to support cellular upgrades in three communities. Through a commitment of $2 million over five years, the Provincial Government is working with Bell to further grow rural cellular coverage in the province. Based on proximity to existing towers, existing coverage, need and impact,…