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September 22, 2026 New funding will help Canadian companies bring technologies to market that can manage electricity demand and support BC’s growing energy needs  As electricity demand grows across British Columbia, new approaches to managing when, where, and how electricity is used will be increasingly important. NorthX Climate Tech and BC Hydro are partnering to identify and advance solutions that can provide greater…

September 22, 2026 New framework commits data centres to protecting electricity ratepayers, limiting water use and delivering lasting benefits for Canadians Data centres are critical infrastructure for Canada. They support the health care system, financial services, scientific research and secure government systems that Canadians rely on, and they power the digital economy and artificial intelligence…

September 22, 2026 The Province is considering a new regulatory model for Nova Scotia Power to help improve affordability, reliability and accountability in Nova Scotia’s electricity system. Legislation introduced today, September 9, outlines an independent review of performance-based regulation, an approach that ties a utility’s earnings to its performance rather than its costs. The Nova…

September 22, 2026 Industry associations and think tanks urge federal government to pair its electricity supply goal with national electrification and energy efficiency objectives Leading Canadian clean energy industry associations and think tanks have submitted a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney calling on the federal government to expand its emerging national electricity strategy around…

September 21, 2026 Alberta is launching North America’s first solar panel recycling program to protect landfill space, recover valuable resources and build a new recycling industry. Beginning Oct. 1, Alberta will become the first province in Canada to operate a solar panel recycling program and is banning solar panels from landfill disposal. This will ensure…

September 21, 2026 Ontario’s electricity grid is expected to be reliable to meet the needs of businesses and communities for the next 18 months, according to the IESO’s latest Reliability Outlook. This Outlook reflects the ongoing impact of trade uncertainty on the Canadian and Ontario economies. Evidence of these impacts is reflected in the demand…

September 21, 2026 Alberta has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories to establish a framework for the three jurisdictions to advance collaboration and information-sharing related to nuclear generation technologies, including large-scale nuclear reactors, small modular reactors and microreactors and to enhance regional transmission infrastructure. This agreement builds on Alberta’s…

September 21, 2026 The Ontario government has allocated 40,000 new funded seats at publicly assisted colleges and universities to connect more students to good-paying, in-demand careers. This allocation, which is part of a broader $1.7 billion investment to support a total of 70,000 new seats, supports the province’s plan to protect Ontario and build a…

September 8, 2026 PowerBank Corporation is pleased to announce it will be supporting TriMac Engineering of Sydney, Nova Scotia with solar feasibility studies and related technical and development assessments for solar consulting services for the Municipality of the County of Victoria in Nova Scotia. The contract was executed between TriMac and the Municipality on July…

September 8, 2026 Canada’s ability to compete and lead in the AI economy depends on access to large-scale, high-performance digital infrastructure. Through Bell AI Fabric, Bell is investing in sovereign Canadian AI infrastructure that strengthens Canada’s digital resilience, expands domestic AI capacity, creates long-term economic value and helps ensure the benefits of AI innovation remain…

September 8, 2026 CHRIS SEVERSON-BAKER, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to Canada’s Changing Climate Report 2026: “This report again confirms that the human activity of burning fossil fuels is driving destructive levels of warming in Canada and around the world, and that all governments — including Canada’s — must…

September 8, 2026 Nova Scotia Power has announced the launch of its new Community Energy Fund, a $500,000 initiative aimed at helping customers with their power bills. The program will be delivered through local community organizations across the province. The fund was created with input from community organizations and stakeholders, including members of the Affordable…

September 8, 2026 What was once the Milton Centennial Pool is now a thriving community garden bringing neighbours together in Queens County. After the pool closed in 2023 following flood damage, the Milton Community Association worked with residents to reimagine the space. A community garden quickly emerged as the preferred option, creating a shared outdoor space where…

September 8, 2026 Newly approved funding through to 2027 following strong customer participation in energy-efficiency programs in 2025 More FortisBC Energy Inc. customers will be able to access energy-efficiency rebates and programs after the British Columbia Utilities Commission recently approved an additional $86 million in funding for FortisBC’s gas conservation and energy-efficiency initiatives through 2027….

September 8, 2026 Alectra remains committed to prioritizing Canadian businesses, suppliers, and vendors in procuring equipment and services for the electricity grid in their service area.  As Canada’s largest municipally owned electricity utility by customer base, Alectra Utilities serves approximately 1.1 million homes and businesses, representing a population of about three million people. As a…