November 5, 2025 Prince Edward Island’s new energy strategy calls for strengthened consumer protections and upgrades to infrastructure, while highlighting energy equity and affordability. The PEI Energy Strategy outlines high-level priorities to achieve the Government of Prince Edward Island’s long-term vision for the energy system through to 2035. Key facts about PEI’s energy systems: PEI’s…
November 5, 2025 Minister Stephen Lecce has announced the launch of the Panel for Utility Leadership and Service Excellence (PULSE), a strategic advisory group that will ensure the province’s electricity distribution system can power the most competitive economy in the G7. This panel of industry experts and municipal representatives will support Energy for Generations, the government’s long-term plan to deliver…
Legislative amendments will expedite the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line, one of 18 priority projects identified by the province as essential to expanding B.C.’s electricity grid…
October 22, 2025 The Ontario Energy Association (OEA) is pleased to announce another successful annual Ontario Energy Conference, held on September 29th, 2025, at the Marriott Downtown at the Toronto Eaton Centre in collaboration with partner, the Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO). The annual conference gathers industry leaders, professionals and policymakers for a…
October 22, 2025 The province is taking action to speed up the expansion of British Columbia’s electricity grid by enabling the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) to act as a one-window regulator for permits necessary to support the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) and other high-voltage electricity transmission projects. “We urgently need to expand our electricity…
October 22, 2025 Boralex and its partner, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) are proud to announce that the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park has been awarded the Innovative Canadian Clean Power Project of the Year award by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA). The award was presented at the CanREA Gala, at the Electricity…
October 22, 2025 BluWave-ai was awarded the coveted 2025 Grid Management Storage Award from Energy Storage Canada (ESC). This latest honour from Energy Storage Canada adds to a distinguished history of recognition as a leader in AI-enabled cleantech for the electric grid and electrified transport. Previous notable awards include the following: This award brings greater attention to the…
October 22, 2025 Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce that the Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system is one of this year’s 20 Award of Excellence recipients. The project was selected from 60 submissions from across the country. Hatch accepted the award as the project engineer. The Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards are produced by Canadian Consulting Engineer…
October 22, 2025 EDA’s President & CEO Teresa Sarkesian is a recipient of the Canada’s Clean50, an award recognizing 50 individuals and small teams who have made the greatest contributions to advancing Canada’s clean economy over the past two years. The Clean50 awards are presented annually by Delta Management Group and the Clean50 organization. There…
October 17, 2025 It’s not too late to nominate someone or an organization for EHRC’s Awards of Excellence. Do you know a trailblazing leader, a forward-thinking HR team or an organization driving real change in the workforce? Nominate them now. Help spotlight the people and organizations shaping a more innovative, inclusive and future-ready electricity sector. Award…
October 15, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) proudly announced the winners of the first-ever CanREA Awards tonight at the opening of Electricity Transformation Canada 2025, Canada’s premier clean energy conference and exhibition. This new annual awards program celebrates exceptional projects and organizations that are demonstrating innovation, leadership and a deep commitment to advancing Canada’s…
October 15, 2025 The Manitoba government has unveiled Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero, a strategy guided by the Indigenous teachings of gathering manoomin (wild rice) – a bold plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen communities and build a resilient, low-carbon economy that benefits all Manitobans, Premier Wab Kinew and Environment and Climate Change Minister…
October 14, 2025 Nexans announces the successful conclusion of its 2025 Innovation Summit in Toronto. The event brought together global leaders from energy, policy, finance, and technology to address one of the defining challenges of our time: how to expand and modernize transmission infrastructure to meet surging electricity demand in the era of AI, electrified…
October 8, 2025 As of September 16, 2025, the OEB’s amendments to the Distribution System Code that implement a Capacity Allocation Model (CAM) went into effect. Here’s how the CAM is expected to support electricity system expansions tied to housing developments: Facilitates timely and affordable access to electricity for new homes and communities. Creates a…
October 8, 2025 On October 3, the federal government announced over $5 million in federal funding for five projects through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). These investments will make it easier for people and businesses in Atlantic Canada to switch to EVs by building chargers where Canadians live, work, and travel. New…
October 8, 2025 BC Hydro has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at the Langley Events Centre with 16 new charging ports to help support EV adoption in the Lower Mainland. The location is now one of the largest public fast-charging locations in the region with capacity to charge up to 18 EVs at the same…