December 17, 2024 Alberta government introduces policy changes without honouring previous commitments. The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is concerned that the latest round of changes to Alberta’s electricity sector, announced on December 10th, are punitive and unfairly target the renewable energy sector. They also do little to encourage investments in energy storage. Signaling that he…
December 17, 2024 Alberta’s government has announced new transmission policies. As demand for electricity continues to increase, it’s expected that Alberta’s need for electricity could more than quadruple in the coming decades. Following three years of engagement with industry, Alberta’s government is making changes to ensure the province’s ratepayers are no longer burdened with the…
December 17, 2024 Jorden Dye, director of the Business Renewables Centre-Canada (BRC-Canada), made the following statement in response to the Government of Alberta’s recent electricity market announcement and direction letter to the Alberta Electric System Operator. “We are disappointed the Alberta government has once again added new uncertainties to the renewable energy market. Clean energy is what will…
December 17, 2024 The Ontario government is expanding the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history by 50 per cent to meet soaring energy demand. The government has increased the target for the procurement from 5,000 megawatts (MW) to up to 7,500 MW to ensure Ontario has the reliable and affordable electricity it needs…
December 17, 2024 Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. (Hydro Ottawa) is supporting Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) in making significant strides towards reducing emissions across its portfolio through the Ottawa Retrofit Accelerator (ORA) program. As part of this initiative, OCH has engaged Envari Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa and ORA approved carbon pathway study delivery…
Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce that all assets of the Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system have been energized!
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…