September 23, 2025 BC Hydro is investing in the future of clean energy by recruiting the next generation of skilled electrical trade professionals through its paid apprenticeship programs. These programs offer hands-on training and career-building opportunities that prepare apprentices with the skills needed to build and maintain electrical infrastructure and restore electricity – especially during…
September 23, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is concerned that the changes to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program announced by Premier Danielle Smith and Minister Rebecca Schulz will further jeopardize existing investments and undermine Alberta’s ability to attract future clean energy capital. The proposed changes are poised to have a significant…
September 23, 2025 George Gordon Developments Ltd. (GGDL) today hosted the official sod-turning ceremony for its Wicehtowak Solar project near the K+S Bethune Mine site northwest of Regina. Power generated at the 32-megawatt facility, which will be operated by Wicehtowak Solar Ltd, will be sold to K+S Potash for use at the mine site through…
September 15, 2025 As part of Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s recently announced measures to “protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries” in response to the impacts of US tariffs, the federal government will not require automakers to meet the 2026 Electric Vehicles Availability Standard (EVAS). Under the EVAS auto manufacturers and importers must meet annual zero-emission vehicle…
September 11, 2025 Manitoba Hydro’s massive mobilization to repair wildfire damage has safely restored power to hundreds of customers, sooner than expected. As shown on the Manitoba Hydro Wildfire Outage Response page, set up to keep communities informed: Power is being restored two to four weeks sooner than expected thanks to the work of hundreds of…
September 2, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has determined that the recently expanded U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum derivative products apply to certain materials and components included in many of the Company’s products. The Company expects these tariffs to have a relatively uniform impact across its industry and will work collaboratively with its customers…
Elexicon Energy, the electricity distribution company serving nearly 200,000 customers in Durham Region as well as Belleville, Brock, Gravenhurst and Port Hope, has fundraised a total of $1.1 million for local communities after hosting its fifth annual charity golf tournament. This year’s tournament, hosted in August at Deer Creek in Ajax, raised $350,000 for seven…
Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) recently unveiled its highly anticipated educational program. ETC, which will be held October 6-8 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, will feature nearly 50+ expert speakers and four-focused educational streams featuring dozens of full conference sessions all related to the theme of ‘Clean energy: Canada’s strategic advantage’. “CanREA is proud to welcome…
September 10, 2025 Alberta Electric System Operator’s new Restructured Energy Market design puts renewables at risk The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is concerned that the final Restructured Energy Market (REM) design, released by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), does not provide sufficient protection for investments made under the previous, energy-only market design. “Alberta has shifted…
August 27, 2025 The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) has accepted 10 energy purchase agreements between BC Hydro and proponents of its 2024 call for clean or renewable electricity. BC Hydro selected nine wind projects and one solar project that will provide approximately 4,830 gigawatt hours of energy per year from new clean or renewable…
August 27, 2025 Work continues to advance at PTI Transformers’ Expansion Project in Regina, the company announced, with Westridge Construction Ltd. leading construction efforts. This week, progress includes: These milestones mark another important step forward as the project continues to take shape. Source
August 27, 2025 The OEB has issued version 3.0 of the Ontario Cyber Security Standard, effective September 22, 2025. This updated Standard introduces new requirements for licensed electricity distributors and transmitters (collectively referred to as utilities) to report cyber security incidents to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and to the OEB. This step is a key…
August 20, 2025 BC Hydro crews are making steady progress in restoring power to more than 500 customers in Bamfield, the Huu-ay-aht First Nation and Ditidaht First Nation, after the Mount Underwood wildfire caused extensive damage to electrical infrastructure. Power has been out in the region since August 11, and restoration efforts have been underway…
As part of the 2025 call for power, BC Hydro has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to acquire up to 5,000 gigawatt-hours annually of electricity from large, clean or renewable projects…
August 20, 2025 The federal government announced close to $10 million in funding for the Western Joint Electrical Training Society. This project will provide innovative, hands-on training to construction electrician apprentices, journeypersons and other workers across Canada to address green skills, knowledge, and competency gaps. Secretary of State Zerucelli also announced more than $3 million to the…
August 20, 2025 Toronto Hydro is proud to announce its GenAI Agent, a chatbot for operations and engineering teams, has been recognized as a CIO Awards Canada winner for 2025. This generative AI-powered chatbot agent helps significantly improve how employees within the Engineering Standards and Operations team access and interact with technical information. Built on…