February 15, 2024 Nova Scotia is making it easier for people to become certified in the skilled trades sector with two new initiatives as part of the plan to grow Nova Scotia’s skilled trades workforce. Funding more training seats in high-demand trades has resulted in almost 200 apprentices being moved off wait lists and into…
The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the next steps toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units (units 5-8). Once refurbished, Pickering would produce a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, equivalent to powering two million homes, helping to meet increasing demand from electrification and fuelling the province’s economic growth.
The government is protecting Nova Scotians from another significant increase in power rates this year. Nova Scotia Power has a large balance of fuel costs that has accumulated over the past few years. Record high fuel costs and delays in getting renewable energy from Muskrat Falls since 2018 have created an unprecedented situation that calls for swift action to protect ratepayers. A proposal to extend the time for ratepayers to cover a portion of Nova Scotia Power’s fuel costs would mean a rate increase of just over one per cent. Ratepayers would face a seven per cent increase without government action, and industrial customers would see 13 per cent.
On Jan. 31, Premier Danielle Smith and Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to align and improve regulation, enhance collaboration and increase information sharing on best practices in key energy and environmental areas including carbon capture, utilization and storage, methane emission reduction, hydrogen development and geothermal energy.
CanREA welcomes the announcement on February 5, by the Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, of a phase two for the federal Greener Homes Initiative, which helps Canadians “Go Solar” and retrofit their homes to reduce their energy bills and GHG emissions. “Today’s announcement is important to the continued success of the residential solar sector in Canada,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA’s President and CEO.
February 7, 2024 Pattern Energy’s Broughton Wind 150 MW project in Québec was one of eight projects approved by Hydro-Québec, part of a 1,550 MW addition of clean energy to the power grid. Broughton Wind represents a private investment of approximately $478 million. Pattern Energy is developing the Broughton Wind project on private lands in…
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…