October 8, 2025 Premier Tim Houston will meet with Tim Hodgson, federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, in Ottawa today, October 1, and Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, October 2, to discuss energy security and the economic benefits of the Wind West project. “Wind West is a project of national significance and has…
October 8, 2025 Nova Scotia’s Powering the Offshore Act, introduced September 26, updates legislation related to offshore wind, tidal energy and the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick intertie. “We’re unleashing Nova Scotia’s untapped potential to make our province a clean energy and economic powerhouse,” said Energy Minister Trevor Boudreau. “This means good jobs, stronger communities and more…
October 7, 2025 NorthX Climate Tech announced $1.6 million in investments in three innovative companies developing energy storage solutions: Vancouver-based FUTURi Power, Richmond’s Foreseeson Technology, and Alberta-based Aqua-Cell Energy, which is piloting its technology at a microgrid in Victoria. This funding follows NorthX’s Call for Energy Storage Innovation, created with BC Hydro, to fast-track the commercialization and scaling of Canadian energy storage solutions and unlock new…
October 7, 2025 “A proud moment for PLP as our cutting-edge line monitoring system earned top honors for innovation in the electrotechnical field at Energetab in Poland,” commented PLP on LinkedIn. “Huge congratulations to the Aeolus® team for pushing the boundaries of grid monitoring technology to help utilities create a smarter, more reliable, and more…
October 7, 2025 Manitoba Hydro released its 2024-25 annual report today, showing a consolidated net loss of $63 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. This compares to a consolidated net loss of $157 million the previous fiscal year. “This is the second low water year in a row and third Manitoba Hydro…
October 7, 2025 Oakville Hydro has been awarded the 2025 Ontario Energy Association (OEA) Customer Service Award, recognizing the organization’s leadership in delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions and its unwavering commitment to excellence. Presented at the 2025 Ontario Energy Conference in Toronto, the award honours outstanding performance across the energy sector, with Oakville Hydro distinguished for…
September 23, 2025 BC Hydro is investing in the future of clean energy by recruiting the next generation of skilled electrical trade professionals through its paid apprenticeship programs. These programs offer hands-on training and career-building opportunities that prepare apprentices with the skills needed to build and maintain electrical infrastructure and restore electricity – especially during…
September 23, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is concerned that the changes to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program announced by Premier Danielle Smith and Minister Rebecca Schulz will further jeopardize existing investments and undermine Alberta’s ability to attract future clean energy capital. The proposed changes are poised to have a significant…
September 23, 2025 George Gordon Developments Ltd. (GGDL) today hosted the official sod-turning ceremony for its Wicehtowak Solar project near the K+S Bethune Mine site northwest of Regina. Power generated at the 32-megawatt facility, which will be operated by Wicehtowak Solar Ltd, will be sold to K+S Potash for use at the mine site through…
September 15, 2025 As part of Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s recently announced measures to “protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries” in response to the impacts of US tariffs, the federal government will not require automakers to meet the 2026 Electric Vehicles Availability Standard (EVAS). Under the EVAS auto manufacturers and importers must meet annual zero-emission vehicle…
September 11, 2025 Manitoba Hydro’s massive mobilization to repair wildfire damage has safely restored power to hundreds of customers, sooner than expected. As shown on the Manitoba Hydro Wildfire Outage Response page, set up to keep communities informed: Power is being restored two to four weeks sooner than expected thanks to the work of hundreds of…
September 2, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has determined that the recently expanded U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum derivative products apply to certain materials and components included in many of the Company’s products. The Company expects these tariffs to have a relatively uniform impact across its industry and will work collaboratively with its customers…
Elexicon Energy, the electricity distribution company serving nearly 200,000 customers in Durham Region as well as Belleville, Brock, Gravenhurst and Port Hope, has fundraised a total of $1.1 million for local communities after hosting its fifth annual charity golf tournament. This year’s tournament, hosted in August at Deer Creek in Ajax, raised $350,000 for seven…
Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) recently unveiled its highly anticipated educational program. ETC, which will be held October 6-8 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, will feature nearly 50+ expert speakers and four-focused educational streams featuring dozens of full conference sessions all related to the theme of ‘Clean energy: Canada’s strategic advantage’. “CanREA is proud to welcome…
September 10, 2025 Alberta Electric System Operator’s new Restructured Energy Market design puts renewables at risk The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is concerned that the final Restructured Energy Market (REM) design, released by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), does not provide sufficient protection for investments made under the previous, energy-only market design. “Alberta has shifted…
August 27, 2025 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has accepted 10 energy purchase agreements between BC Hydro and proponents of its 2024 call for clean or renewable electricity. BC Hydro selected nine wind projects and one solar project that will provide approximately 4,830 gigawatt hours of energy per year from new clean or renewable…