October 17, 2025 It’s not too late to nominate someone or an organization for EHRC’s Awards of Excellence. Do you know a trailblazing leader, a forward-thinking HR team or an organization driving real change in the workforce? Nominate them now. Help spotlight the people and organizations shaping a more innovative, inclusive and future-ready electricity sector. Award…
October 15, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) proudly announced the winners of the first-ever CanREA Awards tonight at the opening of Electricity Transformation Canada 2025, Canada’s premier clean energy conference and exhibition. This new annual awards program celebrates exceptional projects and organizations that are demonstrating innovation, leadership and a deep commitment to advancing Canada’s…
October 15, 2025 The Manitoba government has unveiled Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero, a strategy guided by the Indigenous teachings of gathering manoomin (wild rice) – a bold plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen communities and build a resilient, low-carbon economy that benefits all Manitobans, Premier Wab Kinew and Environment and Climate Change Minister…
October 14, 2025 Nexans announces the successful conclusion of its 2025 Innovation Summit in Toronto. The event brought together global leaders from energy, policy, finance, and technology to address one of the defining challenges of our time: how to expand and modernize transmission infrastructure to meet surging electricity demand in the era of AI, electrified…
October 8, 2025 As of September 16, 2025, the OEB’s amendments to the Distribution System Code that implement a Capacity Allocation Model (CAM) went into effect. Here’s how the CAM is expected to support electricity system expansions tied to housing developments: Facilitates timely and affordable access to electricity for new homes and communities. Creates a…
October 8, 2025 On October 3, the federal government announced over $5 million in federal funding for five projects through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). These investments will make it easier for people and businesses in Atlantic Canada to switch to EVs by building chargers where Canadians live, work, and travel. New…
October 8, 2025 BC Hydro has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at the Langley Events Centre with 16 new charging ports to help support EV adoption in the Lower Mainland. The location is now one of the largest public fast-charging locations in the region with capacity to charge up to 18 EVs at the same…
October 8, 2025 Electric Mobility Canada (EMC), the national industry association representing 180 members across the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, including vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers, mining companies, utilities, unions, think tanks, and universities, called on the Canadian government to maintain the EV Availability Standard and bolster policies that drive innovation, affordability and sustainability in…
October 8, 2025 At a news conference in Ottawa on September 23, 2025, IBEW Canada stood alongside a coalition of organizations calling on the federal government to build an east-west electricity grid powered by renewable energy. The panel included Stephen Thomas of the David Suzuki Foundation, Melina Laboucan-Massimo of Sacred Earth, Brandon Dyck of the International Brotherhood…
October 8, 2025 The federal government announced an investment of over $22 million in support of eight projects to accelerate battery innovation and production capacity across Canada. By powering electric vehicles and making it easier to incorporate renewable energy into our grids, batteries play an important role in the ongoing transition to a prosperous, affordable,…
October 8, 2025 Premier Tim Houston will meet with Tim Hodgson, federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, in Ottawa today, October 1, and Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, October 2, to discuss energy security and the economic benefits of the Wind West project. “Wind West is a project of national significance and has…
October 8, 2025 Nova Scotia’s Powering the Offshore Act, introduced September 26, updates legislation related to offshore wind, tidal energy and the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick intertie. “We’re unleashing Nova Scotia’s untapped potential to make our province a clean energy and economic powerhouse,” said Energy Minister Trevor Boudreau. “This means good jobs, stronger communities and more…
October 7, 2025 NorthX Climate Tech announced $1.6 million in investments in three innovative companies developing energy storage solutions: Vancouver-based FUTURi Power, Richmond’s Foreseeson Technology, and Alberta-based Aqua-Cell Energy, which is piloting its technology at a microgrid in Victoria. This funding follows NorthX’s Call for Energy Storage Innovation, created with BC Hydro, to fast-track the commercialization and scaling of Canadian energy storage solutions and unlock new…
October 7, 2025 “A proud moment for PLP as our cutting-edge line monitoring system earned top honors for innovation in the electrotechnical field at Energetab in Poland,” commented PLP on LinkedIn. “Huge congratulations to the Aeolus® team for pushing the boundaries of grid monitoring technology to help utilities create a smarter, more reliable, and more…
October 7, 2025 Manitoba Hydro released its 2024-25 annual report today, showing a consolidated net loss of $63 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. This compares to a consolidated net loss of $157 million the previous fiscal year. “This is the second low water year in a row and third Manitoba Hydro…
October 7, 2025 Oakville Hydro has been awarded the 2025 Ontario Energy Association (OEA) Customer Service Award, recognizing the organization’s leadership in delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions and its unwavering commitment to excellence. Presented at the 2025 Ontario Energy Conference in Toronto, the award honours outstanding performance across the energy sector, with Oakville Hydro distinguished for…