May 7, 2024 The Conseil des Innus d’Unamen Shipu and Hydro-Québec today signed the Mishta Uashat Lac-Robertson Agreement following its approval by the Government of Québec. This agreement aims to resolve, in a spirit of mutual respect and trust, all outstanding disputes related to the construction, operation and maintenance of Lac-Robertson generating station in the…
May 7, 2024 Alexander First Nation, First Nation Power Development (FNpower), Concord Green Energy (a subsidiary of Concord Pacific), and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) have reached financial close on the Tilley Solar Project. The CIB committed $33 million to the Tilley Solar project, located 200 kilometres southeast of Calgary in Newell, Alberta, on Treaty…
May 3, 2024 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda has begun evaluating the requirements to…
May 2, 2024 An executive vice president who led efforts to restore power to a Caribbean island; A Communications Manager who was the face and the voice during Hurricane Fiona; A telecom engineer who has innovated through the use of cellular networks and broadband to aid the electricity sector; A supervisor of distribution lines who helped found…
May 2, 2024 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a $70 million loan to CAPREIT to finance deep energy and decarbonization upgrades at selected buildings. Installation of new energy conservation equipment is planned to benefit residents living in approximately 14,000 suites. The projects are expected to result in the significant reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually, with…
Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, has asked the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to explore options for an Electric Vehicle Charger Discount Electricity Rate as the province continues to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EV).
May 2, 2024 A leaked internal memo revealed that Tesla plans to cut its Supercharger department. Slow EV sales for Tesla has resulted in cost cutting measures by the company, including 14,000 roles being made redundent. The Supercharger team oversees Tesla’s charging network. Its unclear what impact this will have on the EV charging industry…
April 29, 2024 EHRC is offering two $2,000 bursaries for women entering or currently enrolled in a trades or STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program. Year after year, the data consistently shows that men outnumber women in technology, engineering, and trades jobs in Canada’s electricity industry. As the industry evolves to meet climate change…
April 24, 2024 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes Budget 2024, as presented today by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland. Budget 2024 represents positive steps for Canada’s renewable energy and energy storage industry regarding the Investment Tax Credits (ITCs), the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program and the Green Choice Program….
April 24, 2024 Budget 2024: Indigenous Loan Guarantee helps advance reconciliation; underlines the importance of accelerating deployment of Investment Tax Credits and streamlining approvals. This year’s federal budget has important announcements regarding the Indigenous Loan Guarantee program, Investment Tax Credits and improving the process for getting approvals, but there is a lot of work that…
April 24, 2024 ENMAX Corporation has been honoured as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers by Mediacorp Canada. This recognition reflects ENMAX’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship—a legacy spanning 12 awards since 2009. “ENMAX recognizes the role we play as an energy provider in preserving and caring for our environment,” said Jennifer Saldana, director, ESG…
April 24, 2024 SaskTel announced that it will invest $439.8 million of capital across Saskatchewan in 2024/25 and more than $2.0 billion over the next five years. These investments will ensure families and businesses throughout the province have access to the advanced communications networks and technologies they need to connect to the world. “Ensuring the…
April 24, 2024 Hydro-Québec has prepared a report on its 2023 distribution activities to be filed with the Régie de l’énergie in accordance with the Act to simplify the process for establishing electricity distribution rates. Grouped into eight documents, the information addresses the quality of electricity service, the company’s performance in terms of customer service and the…
April 24, 2024 With April being Safe Digging Month, FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) and BC 1 Call are teaming up to ask residents and contractors to click or call BC 1 Call before they dig, excavate or disturb the ground in any way as they begin their spring garden work. Knowing the location of underground…
April 24, 2024 The Ontario government is building the grid of the future by launching a new round of the Grid Innovation Fund which will invest $9.5 million to support projects that will make the province’s electricity system more efficient. This year’s funding will be focused on transportation and heating and cooling, two sectors that are driving…
April 24, 2024 Rick Smith, President of the Canadian Climate Institute, made the following statement in response to the release of the 2024 federal budget: “The commitments outlined in Budget 2024 will continue to advance climate progress in ways that drive growth and economic competitiveness while keeping energy affordable. In particular, this budget confirms the federal…