August 20, 2025 The federal government announced close to $10 million in funding for the Western Joint Electrical Training Society. This project will provide innovative, hands-on training to construction electrician apprentices, journeypersons and other workers across Canada to address green skills, knowledge, and competency gaps. Secretary of State Zerucelli also announced more than $3 million to the…
August 20, 2025 Toronto Hydro is proud to announce its GenAI Agent, a chatbot for operations and engineering teams, has been recognized as a CIO Awards Canada winner for 2025. This generative AI-powered chatbot agent helps significantly improve how employees within the Engineering Standards and Operations team access and interact with technical information. Built on…
August 20, 2025 Manitoba Hydro crews are working to repair fire-damaged infrastructure and restore power in several communities, the utility said in a August 14 news release. The 2025 wildfire season is now the worst on record in the past 30 years, says the utility with more than 2 million hectares (ha) of area burned…
The federal government announced over $13 million in federal funding to support five clean energy projects in Ontario that will help modernize existing electricity systems.
August 1, 2025 Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in joining the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build the new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and trade infrastructure necessary to bring Ontario critical minerals and Western Canadian oil and gas to new markets. “As the world grapples with…
August 1, 2025 Toronto Hydro is proud to sponsor Powering Progress: Toronto’s Electric Revolution, an engaging and immersive history exhibition hosted at one of Toronto’s most iconic heritage sites, Casa Loma. The exhibition, presented by Liberty Entertainment group, runs until August 24, 2025, in Casa Loma’s Carriage Room. Powering Progress, Toronto’s Electric Revolution, retells Toronto’s journey to electric innovation through the lens of Sir Henry Pellatt, the…
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…