Government of Canada Announces 10 Indigenous Communities Advancing Clean Energy Solutions

As the impacts of climate change are being felt across Canada, Indigenous and remote communities are doing their best to lead the way in the deployment of clean, renewable and reliable energy sources. These are integral in the fight against climate change and to create a more secure, resilient future.  Recently, the Government of Canada was pleased to announce that 10 remote Indigenous communities and First Nations have completed Phase 1 of the Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative (IODI) Cohort 2.

CanREA Welcomes Hydro-Québec’s Plan to Double Renewable Energy by 2050

CanREA Welcomes Hydro-Québec’s Plan to Double Renewable Energy by 2050

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is pleased to see that Hydro-Québec’s “Action Plan 2035: Towards a Decarbonized and Prosperous Quebec,” which was released recently, plans to significantly increase the deployment of renewable energy to decarbonize Quebec’s economy in the coming years. Hydro-Québec plans to develop 60 TWh of renewable energy by 2035, plus an additional 150 to 200 TWh, to meet Quebec’s electricity demand by 2050, which means doubling the province’s current electricity supply.

More than $7M Invested in RVE to Democratize Access to EV Charging in North America

More than $7M Invested in RVE to Democratize Access to EV Charging in North America

Recharge Véhicule Électrique (RVE) announces total investments of over $7 million to support the development and deployment of innovative solutions that democratize access to home charging for electric vehicle owners across North America. This project will eventually free up 4,000 megawatts of power from the electrical grid, and enable electric vehicle charging to be moved to off-peak hours, argues David Corbeil, president and co-founder of RVE with his sister Marie-Pier. Fondaction, Export Development Canada (EDC) and Investissement Québec each contribute $2 million and a grant of nearly $2 million from the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie completes this transaction.

BC Hydro Adding Higher-Powered Fast Chargers to Its Network

BC Hydro Adding Higher-Powered Fast Chargers to Its Network

At Fully Charged LIVE Canada, BC Hydro announced it is adding higher-powered chargers to its fast-charging network with the introduction of 180-kilowatt charging units, which can add up to 180 kilometres of driving to an average electric vehicle in about 10 minutes. In addition to being faster, the units also offer dual charging or power sharing, which allows two customers to use the same charger. For example, a 180-kilowatt charger can adjust to provide two 90-kilowatt charging units and allow more drivers to access public charging stations.

Bell to Cut Capital Expenditures and Reduce High-Speed Fibre Internet Expansion Due to CRTC Decision

Bell to Cut Capital Expenditures and Reduce High-Speed Fibre Internet Expansion Due to CRTC Decision

November 13, 2023 Bell has announced its intention to reduce capital expenditures by over $1 billion in 2024-25, including a minimum of $500 to $600 million in 2024. This reduction is in addition to Bell decreasing its 2023 capital expenditure budget by $100 million in anticipation of the CRTC decision to pursue wholesale access to Bell’s fibre network. Bell’s fibre network is now…

RFP: Building Capacity with the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program

RFP: Building Capacity with the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program

November 10, 2023 The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) is launching 2 requests for proposals (RFP) in November 2023: While proposal intake has not yet commenced, an Applicant Guide is now available for both RFPs. Please note that eligible activities under this Capacity Building RFP are narrower in scope compared to the previous RFP held in Fall 2021….

Hydro One Announces the Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line is Ahead of Schedule

Hydro One Announces the Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line is Ahead of Schedule

November 7, 2023 Hydro One has announced that the Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line is on track to be completed by the end of 2024, a full year ahead of schedule. By completing the project early, the company expects to reduce the cost of the project by approximately $15 million. This estimated $253 million investment will increase the reliability and…

Bruce Power Explores Technology Options for Expansion of Nuclear Power Generation

Bruce Power Explores Technology Options for Expansion of Nuclear Power Generation

November 6, 2023 Bruce Power has released an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to further explore and understand nuclear technologies that could help meet growing demand for clean electricity and advance decarbonization efforts in Ontario. The EOI process will provide an opportunity for nuclear technology suppliers to engage and express their interest of participation in…

Government of Canada Announces $2.5 Million for Lac-Mégantic Microgrid Capacity Building

Government of Canada Announces $2.5 Million for Lac-Mégantic Microgrid Capacity Building

November 6, 2023 The Government of Canada has announced an investment of $2.5 million for the City of Lac-Mégantic to support capacity-building activities that will increase the knowledge and skills related to the city’s microgrid. Hydro-Québec also contributed to this project, bringing the total investment to $3.75 million. With this funding, the city will develop new solutions for carbon-neutral, eco-friendly…

Hydro-Québec Introduces ‘Action Plan 2035’

Hydro-Québec Introduces ‘Action Plan 2035’

November 6, 2023 Hydro-Québec has presented its Action Plan 2035 – Towards a Decarbonized and Prosperous Québec. This plan will make it possible to reduce greenhouse gases, meet expected growth in electricity demand and offer customers a reliable, simple and affordable service. “Climate change is intensifying and we must take action. Québec’s clean electricity will be…

Province Powering Growth in Northeast and Eastern Ontario

Province Powering Growth in Northeast and Eastern Ontario

Ontario is accelerating the timely and cost-effective development of three transmission projects that will support the production of clean steel at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie, as well as economic growth, critical mineral development and new housing in northeast and eastern Ontario. “We’re building a made-in-Ontario supply chain that’s connecting the province’s critical minerals and clean steel in the north, to auto makers and battery manufacturers across Ontario,” said Todd Smith, Minister of Energy.

Kinectrics Inc. Secures IESO Hydrogen Innovation Funding to Further Technologies and Grid Flexibility

Kinectrics Inc. Secures IESO Hydrogen Innovation Funding to Further Technologies and Grid Flexibility

Kinectrics is pleased to announce that it has secured funding from the IESO Hydrogen Innovation Fund to perform a hydrogen feasibility study. This fund seeks to establish action-oriented, sector-specific pilot projects with the purpose of evaluating and demonstrating how low-carbon hydrogen technologies can be integrated to strengthen and improve the reliability of Ontario’s energy grid.

The Countdown Is on as SaskTel Gets Set to Launch infiNET and Bring Blazing Fast Internet Speeds to Indian Head, Maple Creek, and Rosetown

The Countdown Is on as SaskTel Gets Set to Launch infiNET and Bring Blazing Fast Internet Speeds to Indian Head, Maple Creek, and Rosetown

Recently, SaskTel announced it will launch SaskTel infiNET service in Indian Head, Maple Creek, and Rosetown as a result of the Crown corporation’s $200 million Rural Fibre Initiative. Delivering blazing fast internet speeds, SaskTel’s infiNET service allows customers to access the latest digital tools and technologies to socialize, learn, pursue economic opportunities, connect to healthcare and other government services. SaskTel anticipates select areas in all three communities will be fibre-ready by mid-November.

Wunnumin Lake First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power

Wunnumin Lake First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power

Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce the energization of Wunnumin Lake First Nation. The northern Ontario community was energized on May 25, 2023, and connected to the provincial power grid on September 21, 2023. “This is a great achievement that will be felt in the community for generations to come,” Wunnumin Lake Chief Sam Mamakwa remarks. “Now that our load capacity is no longer restricted from diesel generators, Wunnumin Lake has been able to connect our new John George Martin Memorial School, which has space for students from junior kindergarten to Grade 10.”

NOTL Hydro Now Offering Green Button

NOTL Hydro Now Offering Green Button

Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro (NOTL Hydro) is now offering Green Button access to its customer data. Green Button is a standard which allows customers to access their data in a consistent manner across all locations and utilities (gas and electric) in Ontario.  With a simple and secure process, customers will be able to securely download (access) or connect (share) their energy usage data in an industry-standard format with registered third parties. As such, this tool will be particularly useful for customers with multiple locations.

The Romaine Complex: Clean Energy for the Next Century

The Romaine Complex: Clean Energy for the Next Century

Hydro-Québec inaugurates the Romaine complex, its largest hydroelectric complex since Baie-James. Its four generating stations have now all been commissioned. The complex has an installed capacity of 1,550 MW and annual energy output of 8 TWh—enough to supply 470,000 households. Its energy is clean, renewable and available on demand, and contributes directly to Québec’s prosperity and decarbonization.