May 26, 2026 UL Solutions has announced enhanced large-scale fire testing for battery energy storage systems (BESS) to give code authorities and fire service professionals clearer, real-world information about how battery fires may start, grow and spread. The new testing is conducted according to the sixth edition of ANSI/CAN/UL 9540A, the Standard for the Test…
May 26, 2026 Hundreds of thousands of people in British Columbia will soon be able to lower their bills and reduce energy use as BC Hydro launches Power Smart 2.0, its largest-ever conservation program. “British Columbians are feeling the pressure of global inflation, and they’re looking for practical ways to reduce costs,” said Premier David Eby. “This…
May 26, 2026 Hydro-Québec is pleased to announce, thanks to the involvement of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and National Bank of Canada, the launch of a flexible financing program worth over $5 billion, intended for major wind energy projects carried out in partnership with Indigenous communities, to support their participation in these large-scale projects. The program is intended…
May 26, 2026 The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) is funding a collaboration between Elocity Technologies Inc., an Ontario-based EV charging technology company, and a researcher at Wilfrid Laurier University, to develop HIEV-AI, an intelligent planning and return-on-investment (ROI) estimation platform for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). HIEV-AI is designed to accelerate decision-making for MURBs and improve charging accessibility…
May 19, 2026 The Government of Canada is taking further action to strengthen wireless connectivity and support innovation by advancing new spectrum for 5G applications and modernizing the process for deploying wireless infrastructure across the country. Supporting next-generation 5G innovation To meet growing demand for wireless services, the Government of Canada is announcing the rules…
The federal government has announced an investment of more than $4.5 million through the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions in British Columbia. This investment will advance projects that: The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous-led clean energy projects. Through meaningful partnership…
May 14, 2026 Chris Severson-Baker, executive director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s federal electricity strategy announcement: “This is an important recognition from the Canadian government that the global clean energy transition is on and accelerating, and we must significantly increase our supply of clean power and…
May 14, 2026 The federal government held a press conference on May 14th to announce a new clean electricity strategy. The national electricity strategy focuses on building electricity generation infrastructure, transmission interties between provinces, building out the electricity workforce, as well as local supply chain for the technologies and components required to build the grid….
May 13, 2026 More than 270 investors, developers and policymakers met today at the Clean Power Finance Canada summit to make deals and strengthen partnerships needed to build the next generation of Canada’s clean energy projects. Hosted by the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) and presenting sponsor CIBC, the summit brought together leaders from across…
May 13, 2026 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates the proponents selected through Ontario’s Long-Term 2 (LT2) Energy Window 1 procurement, a milestone for clean, affordable electricity in Ontario. As the first major competitive procurement of new wind and solar resources in over a decade, LT2 represents a landmark opportunity for renewable energy in…
May 13, 2026 Saint John Energy is moving its Zero30 clean energy plan from research into action, releasing a Zero30 Roadmap Project Update report today alongside a call for developers to propose new solar, wind and battery storage projects for Saint John. It is also launching The Switch – a new initiative connecting customers with the programs,…
May 13, 2026 Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) appreciates the federal government’s continued support for the electric vehicle (EV) industry outlined in the Spring Economic Update, tabled today by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. EMC appreciates the government’s reaffirmation of its commitment to advancing transportation electrification and strengthening Canada’s position in the global EV market. “EMC looks forward…
May 13, 2026 Hydro One, together with Electricity Canada and Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) at Seventh Fire Junior High School in Thunder Bay, announced a new five‑year partnership to support the Ontario expansion of Electricity Now, an electricity and climate change education program for Grade 9 and Grade 10 students. The expansion comes as…
May 13, 2026 The federal government announced they will engage with Indigenous Peoples, provinces and territories, and the Canadian public on potential changes that would ensure federal reviews and decision-making timelines take no longer than one-year, once all information from the project proponent has been received. To that end, the government is launching two discussion…
May 12, 2026 Hydro-Québec has opened the bids received in response to the call for tenders launched on May 6, 2025, for a maximum of 300 MW of solar energy. The 60 bids submitted add up to 481 MW spread across 14 of Québec’s administrative regions. The solar farms must have a maximum installed capacity…
May 12, 2026 Hydro-Québec is launching a request for proposals to secure the procurement of the wind turbines required to develop its major wind power projects carried out in partnership with regional county municipalities (MRCs) and First Nations communities. The initiative provides an opportunity to broaden the participation of Québec companies in the global supply chain…