Communities in Alberta and across Canada are developing cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy sources. The Government of Canada is working in partnership with them to support these efforts. As Canada moves toward a net-zero future, investments in technologies such as wind are vital for in modernizing the grid, all while creating good-paying, sustainable jobs.
October 16, 2023 The Ontario government announced the first six projects that will receive funding through the new Hydrogen Innovation Fund, which will kickstart and develop opportunities for low-carbon hydrogen to serve as a clean fuel while strengthening the province’s reliable, affordable and clean electricity grid. The successful projects represent $7.5 million in funding and…
In early August 2023, more than 30 businesses, trade associations, labour organizations, research entities, and other drivers of economic prosperity signed onto this open letter calling for accelerated action towards non-climate-polluting electricity nationwide by 2035. In a global economy accelerating towards net zero, clean electricity is Canada’s greatest investment advantage. With more than one-third of the world’s largest publicly traded companies adopting net zero targets—and more joining them every day—businesses are demanding clean electricity for everything from low-carbon steel and fertilizer to mining and electric vehicle batteries with low-carbon footprint.
Schneider Electric, has announced its plans to launch EcoStruxure Resource Advisor Copilot, a conversational AI tool designed to help business leaders interact with their enterprise energy and sustainability data at even greater speed. Using Large Language Model technology, Schneider Electric has securely built Copilot as a convenient digital companion embedded inside Resource Advisor. Copilot will equip energy and sustainability teams with enhanced data analysis, visualization, decision support, and performance optimization, and the ability to seamlessly process intricate industry knowledge and Resource Advisor system information.
Recently, three new Tesla Megapack batteries were delivered to Saint John Energy’s Somerset station, the utility announced on LinkedIn, “giving us access to the largest battery capacity of any electrical utility in Eastern Canada to date, thanks in large part to Natural Resources Canada/Ressources naturelles Canada.”
New changes to regulations under the Renewable Energy Act give the province clear authority to issue development permits for renewable energy developments. Under the Renewable Energy Act, government can regulate the development of renewable energy generation facilities. Proponents of renewable energy developments will still be required to fulfill all provincial environmental impact assessments, including holding a public meeting, prior to applying for a development permit from the province.
As the company continues its focus on strategic growth and sustainability, Southwire has been awarded the supply of a portion of the underground power cables for Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) by NKT, the project’s turnkey cable supplier and cable system technology owner. CHPE is a transmission project that will deliver 1,250 megawatts of clean, renewable hydropower from the U.S.-Canadian border to Queens, N.Y., enough power for more than one million New York homes.
Trilliant has announced it has completed its eighth customer deployment of Prime Energy Suite in 2023. The company also recently integrated two new meter drivers into its vendor-agnostic data collection engine which supports over 300 residential, commercial and industrial (C&I) meter models, making it one of the most powerful meter data collectors for C&I devices on the market.
Starting Aug. 3, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will pause approvals of new renewable electricity generation projects over one megawatt until Feb. 29, 2024, and review policies and procedures for the development of renewable electricity generation. This approach is in direct response to a letter received from the AUC and concerns raised from municipalities and landowners related to responsible land use and the rapid pace of renewables development.
Alberta’s immense potential for solar power generation, combined with the expertise of workers and the ambitious planning of Indigenous and community partners, is powering a surge in clean energy development in the region. Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources announced over $160 million in federal investments for nine Alberta-based solar projects that will create hundreds of jobs, generate significant clean solar power and deploy 163 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation and 48 MW of battery storage capacity.
September 27, 2023 Bruce Power Net Zero (BPNZ) was pleased to join Westario Power to announce the installation of two new electric vehicle charging stations in Hanover as part of the companies’ shared commitment to offsetting carbon emissions and expanding clean energy use in the region. Two new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations…
ENMAX has released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report highlighting its ongoing commitment to energy affordability, advancing electrification, reducing emissions, adapting to a changing climate and investing in grid resilience while enabling a diverse and inclusive team and ensuring continued access to safe and reliable energy. “As enablers of the energy transition, we are…
April 23, 2023 – ATCO released its 2022 Sustainability Report highlighting the company’s sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance including strategies, initiatives, targets, and metrics. The report focuses on the transition to low-carbon energy; climate change and environmental stewardship; operational reliability and resilience; community and Indigenous relations; diversity, equity and inclusion; and safety….
April 24, 2023 – ENMAX Power has concluded Alberta’s first EV smart charging pilot which helps prepare for the growth of electric vehicles in the coming years. With ENMAX Power forecasting the number of electric vehicles to grow from around 3,000 today to 200,000 by 2035, it launched a pilot to study charging behaviour and…
September 26, 2023 Hydro One broke ground on its new Regional Operations Centre and Provincial Warehouse, which once built, will enhance efficiency and improve emergency response time in the community and ensure the region remains an attractive place to invest, live and work. Hydro One’s Executive Vice President (EVP), Safety, Operations and Customer Experience, Teri French was…
August 29, 2023 Three new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are ready for public use in Brockton. The ChargePoint accessible charging stations were provided through Westario Power and Bruce Power Net Zero’s Lead the Charge EV Infrastructure in Local Communities initiative, in collaboration with the Municipality of Brockton. Officials gathered at the Walkerton…