June 25, 2025 The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) is introducing new reclamation security guidelines for applicants for wind and solar power plants, where security is provided to hosting landowners. These guidelines are being released to provide guidance on the AUC’s expectations for landowner-negotiated reclamation security programs that are set out as an alternative to government-held…
June 25, 2025 ATCO is extremely disappointed with the position announced by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) yesterday. ATCO has already been granted the right to appeal the AUC PBR 2 Reopener decision, and the matter will be heard in the Alberta Court of Appeal this October. As an energy provider in Alberta for more than 110 years,…
Negotiators for the Innu Nation of Labrador and Hydro-Québec have signed an historic agreement-in-principle to settle past grievances and a legal challenge by Innu Nation related to the construction, operation and maintenance of the Churchill Falls Hydro-Electric complex, and to set out core elements and principles as the foundations of a new relationship.
June 25, 2025 Improving the energy efficiency of homes is a smart investment that helps homeowners lower home energy bills, reduce emissions, and create more comfortable living spaces, while also creating local jobs. Announced by the FCM and the federal government, the $15-million investment through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) aims to support…
June 25, 2025 Wildfire season is in full effect across much of Canada, with many Canadians currently facing severe wildfire conditions. The Government of Canada, along with the provinces, territories and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC), is seized with the importance of supporting Canadians whose lives and livelihoods are at stake. Today, the Governments of Canada, British…
June 25, 2025 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust have finalized a $50 million loan to fund commercial property retrofits related to energy efficiency savings and emissions reductions at 34 warehouses in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. With buildings currently accounting for 18% of Canada’s total emissions, investments from the…
June 11, 2025 The Capital Regional District (CRD), working together with FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) and Waga Energy Canada, has started producing Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) at a new facility located at the Hartland Landfill. The Hartland Landfill RNG facility is Vancouver Island’s first RNG facility. Originally announced in 2020, the nearly $32 million Hartland…
June 11, 2025 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) issued updated Resource Planning Guidelines to support public utilities develop long-term resource plans. The BCUC is responsible for reviewing long-term resource plans, which outline a utility’s energy demands over 20 years, the resources it needs, and the actions it plans to take to meet customers’ energy…
June 11, 2025 The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has introduced a new interim approach that will enable the connection of up to 1,200 megawatts (MW) of large load projects, such as data centres, between now and 2028, while maintaining the reliability of Alberta’s electricity system. The move comes in response to a surge in…
June 11, 2025 Wataynikaneyap Power extends congratulations to CEO Margaret Kenequanash, who was recognized for her leadership with an Honorary Degree from Lakehead University. Lakehead University celebrated the achievements of 1,999 graduates at its Thunder Bay campus convocation ceremonies on May 29 and 30, 2025. In addition to celebrating the graduating class of 2025, Lakehead…
June 11, 2025 Manitoba Hydro is continuing to monitor the wildfire situations and related power outages in affected areas of the province. The utility was able to re-energize about 900 customers along the Lee River late May 14. Approximately 1500 customers were without power as of May 30, due to fires in northern and eastern…
June 11, 2025 The Ontario government announced its plans to expand the province’s hydrogen energy advantage to ensure the province has affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy to build new homes and support economic growth. Accelerating the growth of Ontario’s low-carbon hydrogen sector is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, which includes an…
June 11, 2025 Hydro-Québec reported net income of $2,056 million for the first quarter of 2025, up $480 million compared to the same period in 2024. This is mainly due to favourable weather conditions in all of its markets. In addition, Hydro-Québec continues to invest in the rollout of the Action Plan 2035. An amount of $1.4 billion was invested in the…
June 11, 2025 SaskPower and the Saskatchewan First Nations Resource Centre of Excellence have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), pledging to work together to find additional opportunities to include First Nations in the province’s power system. The announcement was made today at the Saskatchewan First Nations Energy and Natural Resource Forum and Leadership Summit,…
June 11, 2025 Presented annually, the Edison Award recognizes electric companies for their distinguished leadership, innovation, and contribution to the advancement of the electric power industry. The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) officially presented the 2025 International Edison Award to Fortis Inc., as the EEI member company. “Being recognized by EEI with the International Edison Award…
June 11, 2025 BC Hydro has launched two requests for expressions of interest (RFEOI) to explore the next era of the province’s power potential, expand clean-energy resources and advance energy efficiency. These actions are critical to ensuring a stable, reliable electricity system that supports new housing, businesses and industries while keeping energy costs affordable for…