EHRC and Canadian Geographic Education Launch The Great Canadian Electricity Map: Charting a New Era of Clean Energy Education

October 25, 2023 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) announces the launch of the Great Canadian Electricity Map inpartnership with Canadian Geographic Education (CanGEO) at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society headquarters in Ottawa. The groundbreaking initiative will bring interactive maps to the floors of school gymnasiums across Canada. The project’s goal is to inspire the next…

Wawakapewin First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power

Wawakapewin First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power

Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce the energization of Wawakapewin First Nation. The northern Ontario community was connected to the provincial power grid on August 16, 2023. Upon grid connection, the community turned off the diesel generators which had previously provided them primary power. Wawakapewin Chief Anne Marie Beardy states, “This is a big day for our little community. Lack of reliable power meant not being able to grow.”

EVLO Energy Storage Inc. Wins Prestigious Recognition for Its Innovative Project in Parent, Quebec

EVLO Energy Storage Inc. Wins Prestigious Recognition for Its Innovative Project in Parent, Quebec

EVLO Energy Storage Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 2023 Landmark Application of Energy Storage Award from Energy Storage Canada. EVLO was chosen for its ground-breaking and innovative application of energy storage technology in Parent, Quebec. In Parent, a transmission line supplies power to the town’s residents. When critical upgrades to the transmission system were required, EVLO deployed a 4-MW/20-MWh BESS to supply Hydro-Québec’s residential and business customers.

Hydro One Expands Its myEnergy Rewards Program to Electric Vehicles and Other Smart Home Devices

Hydro One Expands Its myEnergy Rewards Program to Electric Vehicles and Other Smart Home Devices

Recently, Hydro One announced it is expanding its myEnergy Rewards program to help more customers save money by reducing their electricity use during periods of high energy demand. The program currently rewards Hydro One customers who own a smart thermostat with financial incentives for reducing their energy use during the summer months. Customers can now enroll their other smart home devices including electric vehicles and chargers.

EVLO to Supply EVLOFLEX Battery Storage Systems for Three SolarBank EPC Projects in Ontario

EVLO to Supply EVLOFLEX Battery Storage Systems for Three SolarBank EPC Projects in Ontario

EVLO Energy Storage Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of an equipment supply agreement with SolarBank Corporation, an independent renewable energy project developer focused on distributed and community solar projects, to supply EVLOFLEX battery energy storage systems (BESS) for three SolarBank EPC projects in Ontario (the “Projects”).

Government of Canada Announces $19 Million to Support Electricity Modernization in P.E.I.

Communities across Canada are prioritizing cleaner, more reliable energy sources in the global race to fight climate change and seize the economic opportunities of a low-carbon future. The Government of Canada is working to deploy smart renewable energy projects and enable grid modernization technologies to support Canada’s clean energy transition, keep our air cleaner and build resilient, healthy communities for everyone to call home, all while creating good-paying, sustainable jobs.

Federal Government Announces Over $20 Million to Support Wind Project in Alberta

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.

Ontario Announces Hydrogen Fund Investments

Ontario Announces Hydrogen Fund Investments

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…

Open Letter Calling for Accelerated Action Towards Non-Climate-Polluting Electricity Nationwide by 2035

Open Letter Calling for Accelerated Action Towards Non-Climate-Polluting Electricity Nationwide by 2035

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.

Building Sustainability’s Digital Future with EcoStruxure Resource Advisor Copilot: Schneider Electric’s Latest AI Advancement

Building Sustainability’s Digital Future with EcoStruxure Resource Advisor Copilot: Schneider Electric’s Latest AI Advancement

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.

PEI Introduces Regulation Changes to Enable Renewable Energy Progress

PEI Introduces Regulation Changes to Enable Renewable Energy Progress

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.

Southwire Enters Partnership with NKT to Supply Underground Cables for Champlain Hudson Power Express Project

Southwire Enters Partnership with NKT to Supply Underground Cables for Champlain Hudson Power Express Project

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 Completes Eight Customer Deployments of Prime Energy Suite to Help Utilities Improve Demand Response and Power Loss Detection

Trilliant Completes Eight Customer Deployments of Prime Energy Suite to Help Utilities Improve Demand Response and Power Loss Detection

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.

Alberta Pauses Approvals for Renewable Energy Projects as of Aug 3rd

Alberta Pauses Approvals for Renewable Energy Projects as of Aug 3rd

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.

Federal Government Invests in 9 Solar Projects in Alberta, Totaling an Estimated 1,500 Jobs

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.