December 10, 2024 The federal government announced over $1 billion in additional investments to ensure that as New Brunswick’s electricity demands grow substantially over the coming years, we meet demand with clean electricity that is both reliable and affordable. NB Power estimates the following investments could help power up to 140,000 homes. The Ministers also announced that the…
December 10, 2024 The Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC) congratulates the successful proponents of BC Hydro’s historic call for power. The selection of new wind energy projects – including multiple CEBC members – marks a major milestone in advancing reconciliation, economic growth, and clean energy development across the province. “The Clean Energy Association…
December 10, 2024 BC Hydro has selected nine energy projects through its 2024 call for power that will supply clean, affordable electricity to serve B.C.’s growing communities and housing needs, as people and businesses choose clean energy in their lives, homes, vehicles and businesses. “Clean and affordable electricity is key to powering economic growth and unlocking…
December 10, 2024 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) wishes to congratulate five member companies whose projects have been selected by BC Hydro in its 2024 Call for Power, as announced by British Columbia Premier David Eby. “CanREA applauds the successful outcomes of the 2024 BC Hydro Call for Power. With a focus on cost-effective resources and…
December 10, 2024 Rodan Energy Solutions has secured the largest position in this year’s IESO Capacity Auction, reinforcing its leadership as Canada’s foremost Demand Response (DR) provider. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) announced the results of its latest Capacity Auction, awarding over 2122.2 MW for the 2025 summer period and 1524.6 MW for the 2025/26 winter period. Since…
December 10, 2024 Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is pleased to announce that three of its wind projects, co-developed with Indigenous partners, have been selected in BC Hydro’s most recent call for tenders for the production of new renewable energy. Representing a combined 560 MW of power, this achievement highlights Innergex’s leadership in Canada and British…
December 10, 2024 The government of Alberta has announced regulations for renewable energy development around reclamation, land-use, and viewscapes. Amendments to the Activities Designation Regulation and Conservation and Reclamation Regulation includes reclamation requirements across all forms of renewable energy operations, including a mandatory reclamation security requirement. The Electric Energy Land Use and Visual Assessment Regulation…
December 9, 2024 The IESO is seeking feedback on the details discussed during the following engagement session: Source
IESO’s 2024 Capacity Auction saw the highest level of competition ever, announcing that 2,122.2 megawatts (MW) of supply for summer 2025 and 1,524.6 MW for winter 2025-2026 were procured at a lower clearing price than last year’s auction.
Decemeber 9, 2024 The AI data centre attraction strategy identifies three pillars that create the foundation of Alberta’s work to position itself as a destination in the global AI landscape: power capacity, sustainable cooling and economic diversification. In each of these strategic areas, there are policy and regulatory levers required in addition to other steps…
December 9, 2024 The federal government has announced a suite of over $265 million job-creating measures for SaskPower and Saskatchewan clean electricity projects to address shared priorities and build a clean future. In the 21st century, a reliable and affordable clean electricity grid is the backbone of a strong economy. Today, more than 80% of Canada’s electricity is generated from clean sources…
December 3, 2024 The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), announced the launch of the Call for Energy Storage Innovation, a strategic collaboration with BC Hydro aimed at accelerating the commercialization and scaling of energy storage in B.C. CICE invites proposals from innovators and will offer up to $3 million in non-dilutive investment to projects focused on developing commercial pathways…
December 3, 2024 The Government of Canada has launched an open call for proposals for grant funding to support Indigenous and coastal communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador in their pursuit of opportunities related to offshore wind development. Grants will provide up to $10,000 in funding per recipient per year until March 31, 2027. The funding will support Indigenous and coastal communities in…
November 27, 2024 CanREA events draw thousands of attendees annually, offering industry-leading experts an unparalleled platform to demonstrate your thought leadership and enhance your visibility within Canada’s rapidly growing clean- energy sector. Interested in speaking, moderating or presenting… Submit your proposal CanREA is dedicated to improving the representation of speakers and moderators at their events. All…
November 27, 2024 In June 2024, Sungrow took the bold step of deliberately combusting the 10MWh of its PowerTitan 1.0 liquid-cooled battery energy storage system (BESS), becoming the first company globally to conduct a large-scale burn test on an energy storage system. Recently, the company invested approximately 4.23 million USD[1] to perform the world’s largest and longest burn…
November 14, 2024 Electric Avenue has introduced a cutting-edge feature in its charge management software, enabling charge point operators (CPOs) to set idle fees based on a vehicle’s State of Charge. Designed to address the increasing demand for efficient electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, this feature encourages drivers to free up charging spots once their…