December 17, 2025 BC Hydro is warning the public as copper thefts from maintenance holes have skyrocketed by more than 300 per cent in the past 18 months, with consequences that are not just costly, but could be potentially fatal. Thieves are targeting BC Hydro maintenance holes that house copper cables essential for carrying electricity…
December 17, 2025 Manitoba Hydro has released its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Road Map, which includes a 10-year development plan that recommends new resources to help meet growing demand for electricity and support Manitoba’s pathway to net-zero. The IRP Road Map is the result of extensive modelling and analysis based on a set of…
December 15, 2025 In response to questions received during its dialogue on Action Plan 2035, Hydro-Québec is presenting the capacity mapping of its power system. The publication of this information will provide more predictability to all of Québec’s economic and energy partners, as well as improve coordination among project developers, Hydro-Québec and municipal players. Hydro-Québec’s capacity mapping involves two components:…
December 10, 2025 British Columbians would enjoy twice the GDP growth and three times the job creation by using their limited supply of low-cost hydroelectricity to power clean growth industries as opposed to powering LNG export terminals, according to new research released today by the Pembina Institute. In their report Power Struggle, Ian Sanderson, Will Noel,…
December 10, 2025 The Province has released the 2025 Climate Change Accountability Report, reaffirming its commitment to climate action and affordability while highlighting progress in cutting emissions and advancing clean energy throughout B.C. The report shows that CleanBC is working. British Columbia is making progress in many areas: “From electrifying our province to leading in…
Launched in 2019, the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) is a program that addresses a key barrier to the adoption of zero-emission vehicles…
November 25,2025 With the emergence of innovative yet energy-intensive artificial intelligence technologies and growing electricity demand, Bill 8, the Utilities Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, would pave the way for data centres to bring their own generation. Amendments would also further advance the modernization of Alberta’s electricity market to ensure the reliability and affordability of the power…
November 26, 2025 BC Hydro’s public charging network has reached a significant milestone and now offers more than 700 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports provincewide. This latest expansion comes as BC Hydro is incorporating 88 charging ports at 28 EV charging sites that were previously operated by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. “Surpassing more than 700 charging ports…
November 25, 2025 As Canada works to decarbonize heavy industry and meet its 2050 net-zero commitments, Schneider Electric Canada is showcasing how its advanced automation and energy management technologies can help transform industrial operations and support the growth of a clean fuel economy. Drawing on global success stories, including the Kassø Power-to-X facility in Denmark, the world’s first…
November 25, 2025 Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Canada, visited the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Hydroelectric Project to highlight the Government of Canada’s efforts to build one Canadian economy and build Canada’s leadership in the clean energy sector. This project is part of the second tranche of projects being referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO) for further…
November 25, 2025 The Premier of Québec, François Legault, the Grand Chief of the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, Jacques Tremblay, the President of the Eastern Energy Alliance, Michel Lagacé, and the President and CEO of Hydro-Québec, Claudine Bouchard, announced the signing of a partnership between the Eastern Energy Alliance and Hydro-Québec for the development of the…
November 25, 2025 The Province is updating its zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) framework to maintain electric vehicle (EV) momentum. Legislative changes are also under development that strengthen B.C.’s commitment to cleaner transportation, while ensuring affordability, consumer choice and support for automakers. To maintain B.C.’s leadership in zero-emission vehicle adoption, the Province intends to introduce legislative updates…
November 25, 2025 BC Look West Plan… Government has launched Look West, a strategic plan to deliver major projects faster, expand skills training and grow key sectors to strengthen B.C.’s economy, creating good jobs and opportunities for people and businesses, and benefiting all of Canada. “British Columbia can get big things done – which is…
November 25, 2025 As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant province, the government is launching consultations to help inform the 2026 Ontario Budget. These consultations will build on the progress outlined in the 2025 Fall Economic Statement and support the next phase of the province’s plan to protect Ontario….
November 17, 2025 ABB has announced the launch of ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, a cybersecure integration platform designed to connect, manage, and optimize building operations. Available across more than 40 countries worldwide, the solution supports key sectors including commercial real estate, education, healthcare, hospitality, and government – helping organizations accelerate decarbonization and digital transformation. Acting as…
November 12, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is encouraged by the policy direction set by the federal government in its budget tabled in the House of Commons earlier today by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue. A new climate strategy laid out in Budget 2025: Canada Strong sends businesses a clear…