Undergrounding of Power Lines Serving Downtown Gatineau

Undergrounding of Power Lines Serving Downtown Gatineau

To meet the increased demand for electricity in downtown Gatineau, Hydro-Québec will underground four overhead distribution lines between Val-Tétreau substation and Rue Eddy. A new underground concrete duct bank approximately 2 km long will be installed to accommodate the 25-kilovolt (kV) lines. “The growth of downtown Gatineau, specifically the Hull sector, has increased the demand for electricity,” said project manager Pascale Bolduc. “Building the concrete duct bank and undergrounding the existing lines will strengthen the grid and ensure its long-term operability.”

Federal Fall Economic Statement Puts Renewable Energy and Energy Storage on a Track for Growth

Federal Fall Economic Statement Puts Renewable Energy and Energy Storage on a Track for Growth

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes the announcement of a timeline for tabling the Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) legislation, as well as a new commitment to economic Reconciliation, as announced recently in the Fall Economic Statement by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. 

District of Summerland Inaugurates First Solar and Storage Project

District of Summerland Inaugurates First Solar and Storage Project

November 22, 2023 EVLO recently joined Wildstone Construction Group, Skyfire Energy, and local officials and stakeholders to celebrate the inauguration of the first solar + storage project in the District of Summerland, BC. The project consists of a 0.4 MW solar array as well as four EVLO 1000 battery energy storage units paired with our EVLOGIX energy…

Ontario Increasing Funding for Indigenous Energy Support Programs

Ontario Increasing Funding for Indigenous Energy Support Programs

November 22, 2023 The Ontario government is building more clean energy projects to reduce electricity costs in Indigenous communities by increasing funding for the province’s Indigenous Energy Support Programs by $5 million, bringing the total annual investment to $15 million. 93 projects from across 58 indigenous communities will receive funding from the programs in 2023…

Oakville Hydro Project Selected by the Ontario Energy Board as Funding Recipient of its Innovation Sandbox Challenge

Oakville Hydro Project Selected by the Ontario Energy Board as Funding Recipient of its Innovation Sandbox Challenge

November 17, 2023 Oakville Hydro is pleased to receive support from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) through the Innovation Sandbox Challenge, a tool which supports innovation in the energy sector. Scott Mudie, EVP, Chief Energy Transformation Officer at Oakville Hydro explained, “Leveraging the OEB’s funding, Oakville Hydro will build a digital tool designed to help…

OPG’s New Nuclear Development Stimulates Ontario Supply Chain Growth

OPG’s New Nuclear Development Stimulates Ontario Supply Chain Growth

Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plans to build four small modular reactors (SMRs) are part of an enhanced provincial focus on nuclear energy that has spurred a Burlington-based company to expand and create jobs. Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT) will expand its existing facility to become the first Ontario-based manufacturer of nuclear-qualified pumps. This expansion could also serve OPG’s operations and refurbishment needs at the existing Darlington and Pickering generating stations.

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…