March 25, 2025 In response to the economic and trade uncertainty faced by people and businesses across British Columbia, the Province is taking action to provide stability in BC Hydro’s electricity rates during these unpredictable times, while keeping rate increases below cumulative inflation. “We must take urgent action to protect British Columbians from the uncertainty…
March 25, 2025 The Government of Canada has made regulations that cease the application of the federal fuel charge, effective April 1, 2025, and is also removing requirements for provinces and territories to have a consumer-facing carbon price as of that date. These actions refocus federal carbon pollution pricing standards on ensuring carbon pricing systems are in place…
March 25, 2025 In her article for HRAI (Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada), EFC President & CEO Carol McGlogan emphasizes the need to double the North American grid by 2050 while expressing concern that tariffs on essential products could slow progress, raise costs, and delay climate action. Go HERE to read the…
March 25, 2025 The OEB has issued the final Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code. The amendments establish minimum requirements for licensed electricity distributors in communicating with customers when there are widespread power interruptions in a distributor’s service area caused by severe weather. The amendments come into force on May 5, 2025. Final…
March 17, 2025 The federal government is investing more than $156.8 million in eight electrical infrastructure projects across the province to electrify key infrastructure and support a future with more energy efficient and sustainable communities. This funding is provided through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, which supports the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions…
March 17, 2025 Nova Scotia is amending the Minimum Planning Requirements Regulations to establish maximum allowable setbacks for wind turbines for Nova Scotia municipalities. “Our government is making it easier for wind energy projects to move forward while ensuring that our communities and the environment are respected and protected,” said John Lohr, Minister of Municipal…
March 12, 2025 The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) is currently accepting proposals under this stream until May 28, 2025, 11:59 PM PST. The Indigenous-Led Clean Energy (ILCE) stream launched the Spring 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) on March 7, 2025. Interested applicants should review the ILCE Spring 2025 RFP Applicant Guide and send any questions…
March 12, 2025 On March 5, the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved important updates to BC Hydro’s Distribution Extension Policy that support the construction of new housing developments and businesses in growing communities by advancing changes to streamline upgrades and reducing the cost of new customer connections to BC Hydro’s distribution system. On June 27, 2024, BC Hydro…
March 12, 2025 On February 12 the federal government announced $2.7 million in funding through Natural Resources Canada’s Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Hydro). Hydro’s Isolated Communities Energy Efficiency Program (ICEEP) and participating businesses will contribute an additional $400,000. This funding will help expand ICEEP for manufacturing facilities,…
March 12, 2025 The Government of British Columbia, BC Hydro and Atlantic Power are pleased to announce a resolution that supports the continued operation of the Northwest Energy (NW Energy) biomass facility in Williams Lake. This collaborative effort ensures the sustained contribution of the facility to BC Hydro’s winter capacity while supporting the local community and surrounding…
March 11, 2025 EHRC is proud to announce and congratulate the recipients of their Awards of Excellence, presented on Feb. 20 in Toronto. Leader of the Year: Jesse Spring, Primary Engineering and Construction Emerging Leader of the Year: Dustin Willett, P. Eng, Exactus Energy Workplace Culture Innovator: Lenore V. Robson, MA, MBA, CPA, CMA, Ontario…
March 11, 2025 The Engineering, Design, & Field Services Divisions of K‑Tek Electro-Services are members of PEO and are the licensed engineering division of the K‑Line Group of Companies. This division specializes in the design, commissioning, maintenance, and testing of electrical power systems up to 230kV This multi-discipline division is integral to K-Line’s turnkey operation…
March 11, 2025 As part of the approval process for solar power plants, approval holders are required to conduct at least three years of post-construction mortality surveys, in accordance with Section 3 of Rule 33: Post-approval Monitoring Requirements for Wind and Solar Power Plants. If Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA) finds significant wildlife mortality…
Effective March 10, the Ontario government has applied a 25 per cent surcharge on all electricity exports to the United States as part of the province’s initial suite of retaliatory measures to U.S. tariffs on Canada.
February 27, 2025 SaskPower is now offering a Renewable Subscription Service for small and medium business, farm and residential customers who want to offset their greenhouse gas emissions from their power consumption with an option that is more flexible and affordable than self-generation. This optional service offers customers the opportunity to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates…
February 26, 2025 Oshawa Power is thrilled to announce that 2024 marked its best reliability on record, underscoring its commitment to delivering a safe and reliable supply of electricity to homes and businesses across Oshawa. With a near-perfect reliability score of 99.99%, Oshawa Power customers experienced 83% less downtime than the average Ontario household. Key…