February 7, 2024 Home energy improvements like heat pump installations and drafty window replacements can help Canadians save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills every year. Since launching the Canada Greener Homes Grant program three years ago, the federal government has helped over 165,000 Canadians upgrade their homes and save an average of $386…
February 7, 2024 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has denied BC Hydro’s Lower Mainland Reactive Power Reinforcement project. The proposed project would include installing new equipment at four substations in the Lower Mainland, and decommissioning BC Hydro’s existing Burrard Synchronous Condenser Station in Port Moody. After an open and transparent review of BC Hydro’s…
February 7, 2024 Hydro One has submitted the final Environmental Study Report and Statement of Completion to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks for the St. Clair Transmission Line project. To ensure the transmission line is built with local interests in mind, Hydro One received and responded to important feedback from Indigenous communities, government agencies,…
February 7, 2024 Statement attributed to Joe Mazza, vice president of energy supply and resource development, FortisBC: “FortisBC’s customers’ demand for energy peaks during periods of colder weather, which is precisely what we experienced during the first cold snap of the winter season with an increase in demand for both gas and electricity. “Customers rely…
Applications are now open for Nova Scotia Power’s 2024 Scholarship & Bursary Program, and students in Nova Scotia are encouraged to apply. The program is accepting applications until April 19, 2024. As part of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy, Nova Scotia Power is focused on supporting programs and initiatives that help remove barriers to education for equity-deserving communities in our province and to support development of a diverse talent pool for our high demand roles.
In November 2023, Hydro-Québec published its Action Plan 2035 – Towards a Decarbonized and Prosperous Québec, with the goals to better serve its customers, decarbonize Québec and contribute to its economic development. Over the past few months, the company has explained this plan to the general public, to over 30 organizations, as well as to the members of the National Assembly in the context of a parliamentary committee.
Capital Power Corporation and Ontario Power Generation (“OPG”) have entered into an agreement to jointly assess the development and deployment of grid-scale small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide clean, reliable nuclear energy for Alberta. Through the agreement, the two companies will examine the feasibility of developing SMRs in Alberta, including possible ownership and operating structures. SMRs are being pursued by jurisdictions in Canada and around the world to power the growing demand for clean electricity and energy security.
January 31, 2024 The Neweg Energy Project will feature six state-of-the-art turbines with a combined annual energy production of nearly 100GWh. Amlamgog (Fort Folly) First Nation, Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation, Oinpegitjoig (Pabineau) First Nation, Esgenoôpetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation, Tjipõgtõtjg (Buctouche) First Nation, L’nui Menikuk (Indian Island) First Nation, Ugpi’ganjig (Eel River Bar) First…
January 31, 2024 Net Zero Atlantic has issued a call for proposals for a large-scale study, called “Atlantic Canada Offshore Wind Integration and Transmission Study.” The purpose of the research is to identify opportunities and obstacles facing Atlantic Canada when considering integrating offshore wind and clean hydrogen into the electricity grid, while furthering climate action…
January 31, 2024 Nova Scotia Power has shared they have submitted a filing with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board for the approval of three grid-scale battery projects. Grid-scale battery storage, such as the BESS Project, will play an integral role and is one of investments in Nova Scotia’s clean energy transition. They also…
January 26, 2024 Boralex inc. is pleased to announce that two wind power projects, totalling 365 MW, have been selected in Hydro-Québec’s call for tenders issued on March 31, 2023. This represents a 100% success rate for Boralex in this call for tenders, as both projects submitted by the Company were selected. “With these results,…
January 26, 2024 The Innu Council of Pessamit, Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., and the regional county municipality of Manicouagan are pleased to announce that their 300 MW Manicouagan wind project has been selected in Hydro-Québec’s request for proposals. “Over the past few months, we have developed a relationship based on trust and mutual respect with…
January 26, 2024 Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., the Regional County Municipality of Lotbinière (RCM of Lotbinière) and the Abenaki Councils of Odanak and Wôlinak are pleased to announce that their 100 MW wind project has been selected in Hydro-Québec’s request for proposals. “The project’s selection following the call for tenders reflects our team’s success in…
January 26, 2024 Kruger Energy and Its Partners Awarded Two Wind Projects, Totalling 343 MW, Following Hydro-Québec’s Call For Tenders 2023-01 Kruger Energy is pleased to announce that Hydro-Québec has selected its two wind projects that will generate green energy while contributing to Québec’s decarbonization objectives. The 196-MW Saint-Paul-de-Montminy wind project will be developed in…
January 26, 2024 Invenergy is pleased to confirm today that Hydro-Quebec has selected the Pohénégamook–Picard–Saint-Antonin–Wolastokuk 2 (PPAW 2) wind project to be developed and constructed as part of its A/O 2023-01 tender for the acquisition of wind energy. Developed in equal partnership with Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est, the project will be a significant economic…
Hydro-Québec launched a call for tenders on March 31, 2023. Further to this call, the company has selected 8 bids from 5 developers for a total of 1 550 megawatts (MW) of contract capacity.