$1.2M in Grants for Collaborative Research on the Reliability of the Electricity Transmission Network in Quebec

$1.2M in Grants for Collaborative Research on the Reliability of the Electricity Transmission Network in Quebec

April 9, 2024 The Régie de l’énergie and the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE), via InnovÉÉ, are granting $1.2 million to two collaborative research projects aimed at improving the reliability of transportation electricity in Quebec as part of the FiabilitÉÉ program. Projects supported: These university-industry collaborations drive innovation for smarter, more sustainable networks….

OEB Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code

OEB Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code

MArch 27, 2024 The Ontario Energy Board has issued the final Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code (DSC) to enable flexible hosting capacity arrangements. These amendments will allow electricity distributors to use innovative technologies to connect more Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to the power grid, optimizing the capacity available on the distribution system. Currently,…

CanREA Concerned about Alberta Uncertainty

CanREA Concerned about Alberta Uncertainty

March 27, 2024 Restructured Energy Market and new consultation herald more upheaval for Alberta’s renewable energy industry The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is concerned about prolonged and increasing uncertainty for Alberta’s renewable energy and energy storage industry, after new documents were released by the provincial government and the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO). Speaking at…

The Electric Circuit Inaugurates its Largest Fast-Charging Point at La Porte de l’Érable Rest Area

The Electric Circuit Inaugurates its Largest Fast-Charging Point at La Porte de l’Érable Rest Area

March 26, 2024 The Electric Circuit is pleased to announce the commissioning of its largest fast-charging point at the La Porte de l’Érable rest area located at Exit 228 on Highway 20. In addition to the four 50-kW fast-charge stations already at the site, the Electric Circuit is adding eight 180-kW power sharing charging stations…

Electricity Distributors Association Honours Outstanding Local Hydro Achievements in Ontario

Electricity Distributors Association Honours Outstanding Local Hydro Achievements in Ontario

March 26, 2024 Top-performing distribution utilities from across Ontario were honoured Monday evening at the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) Awards Gala. This annual celebration acknowledges a spectrum of key accomplishments, outstanding customer service and sustainability programs, innovations, and best practices on the part of the companies that deliver the Power of Local Hydro across Ontario.  “Ontario’s local hydro utilities are…

Cutting the Ribbon on the Largest Battery Energy Storage System in New Brunswick

Cutting the Ribbon on the Largest Battery Energy Storage System in New Brunswick

March 26, 2024 Representatives from Neqotkuk (also known as Tobique First Nation), Saint John Energy, and Natural Forces joined together for the inauguration of a large battery energy storage system, which is part of the Burchill Wind Project in Saint John, New Brunswick. Originally announced in the spring of 2022, the Burchill Wind Project partnership is…

Government Directs AESO to Move Forward with Market Design Engagement

Government Directs AESO to Move Forward with Market Design Engagement

March 26, 2024 The Minister of Affordability and Utilities (MAU) has directed the AESO to move forward with stakeholder engagement and detailed design on our Restructured Energy Market Recommendation (REM Recommendation). The AESO will leverage the collective knowledge of the electricity industry, and work with the Market Surveillance Administrator, to develop the technical design by the…

Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities Releases Map Showing Viewscape Restriction Zones for Renewable Energy Projects

Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities Releases Map Showing Viewscape Restriction Zones for Renewable Energy Projects

March 26, 2024 In February 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities announced several policy changes to the renewable energy project approval process, which are partially based on an inquiry conducted by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) into the ongoing economic, orderly, and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta. One of the policy changes included: The Minister has released…

Government of Canada Invests $16.7 Million to Support Ontario’s Power Grid Operator With Delivering Reliable, Affordable and Clean Energy

Government of Canada Invests $16.7 Million to Support Ontario’s Power Grid Operator With Delivering Reliable, Affordable and Clean Energy

March 26, 2024 As more people in Ontario ride electrified public transit, shift to electric vehicles and adopt electric heat pumps, and as Ontario businesses and industries continue to green their operations, an abundant supply of clean, reliable and affordable electricity is needed. In fact, Ontario’s electricity grid operator, the IESO, expects that Ontario’s electricity…

Government of Canada Announces Funding to Support Domestic Critical Minerals Value Chains and Create Good Jobs in the Northwest Territories

Government of Canada Announces Funding to Support Domestic Critical Minerals Value Chains and Create Good Jobs in the Northwest Territories

March 26, 2024 Canada is committed to supporting strong domestic value chains for critical minerals and the clean technologies and energy sources they enable. The Government of Canada is focused on increasing mineral and energy security, creating good jobs and supporting economic opportunities across critical mineral value chains, from upstream exploration and extraction to downstream processing, manufacturing and…

GrandBridge Energy Recognized With by EDA with Performance Excellence Award

GrandBridge Energy Recognized With by EDA with Performance Excellence Award

March 26, 2024 The Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) recognized GrandBridge Energy’s commitment to excellence with the 2023 Local Distribution Company (LDC) Performance Excellence Award at its annual awards ceremony on March 25. Sarah Hughes, President & CEO of GrandBridge Energy, proudly accepted the award on behalf of all employees. “It’s an honour to be recognized by the EDA for GrandBridge…

Elexicon Energy Recognized by EDA for Sustainability Excellence

Elexicon Energy Recognized by EDA for Sustainability Excellence

March 26, 2024 Elexicon Energy is the inaugural recipient of the Electricity Distributor Association’s (EDA) Sustainability Excellence Award for its commitment to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. The award was presented last night at the EDA’s annual awards gala, celebrating Ontario’s top-performing local distribution companies. The award marks the second consecutive year…

PUC Wins Provincial Award for Innovation Excellence

PUC Wins Provincial Award for Innovation Excellence

March 26, 2024 PUC is proud to announce that it was selected as the winner of the prestigious Innovation Excellence Award at this year’s Electricity Distributors Association (EDA)’s Awards Ceremony in Toronto. The EDA Awards recognize outstanding achievements and innovations within the energy and utility sector, highlighting organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership, and commitment…

Spring Coulee Solar Project Begins Commercial Operations

Spring Coulee Solar Project Begins Commercial Operations

March 26, 2024 Evolugen, the Canadian renewable energy platform of Brookfield, announced in February that commercial operations have begun on Spring Coulee Solar Project (the Project), which is the first utility solar facility in Alberta to be operated and managed by Evolugen. The 42 MWdc solar farm, located northeast of Cardston, Alberta, is expected to generate close…