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Alberta Pauses Approvals for Renewable Energy Projects as of Aug 3rd

Starting Aug. 3, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will pause approvals of new renewable electricity generation projects over one megawatt until Feb. 29, 2024, and review policies and procedures for the development of renewable electricity generation. This approach is in direct response to a letter received from the AUC and concerns raised from municipalities and landowners related to responsible land use and the rapid pace of renewables development.

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Federal Government Invests in 9 Solar Projects in Alberta, Totaling an Estimated 1,500 Jobs

Alberta’s immense potential for solar power generation, combined with the expertise of workers and the ambitious planning of Indigenous and community partners, is powering a surge in clean energy development in the region. Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources announced over $160 million in federal investments for nine Alberta-based solar projects that will create hundreds of jobs, generate significant clean solar power and deploy 163 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation and 48 MW of battery storage capacity.

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Bruce Power Net Zero and Westario Power Bring EV Infrastructure to Hanover

September 27, 2023 Bruce Power Net Zero (BPNZ) was pleased to join Westario Power to announce the installation of two new electric vehicle charging stations in Hanover as part of the companies’ shared commitment to offsetting carbon emissions and expanding clean energy use in the region. Two new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations…

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ENMAX ESG Report 2022: Advancing a Cleaner Energy Future and Enabling Electrification

ENMAX has released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report highlighting its ongoing commitment to energy affordability, advancing electrification, reducing emissions, adapting to a changing climate and investing in grid resilience while enabling a diverse and inclusive team and ensuring continued access to safe and reliable energy. “As enablers of the energy transition, we are…

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ATCO 2022 Sustainability Report

April 23, 2023 – ATCO released its 2022 Sustainability Report highlighting the company’s sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance including strategies, initiatives, targets, and metrics. The report focuses on the transition to low-carbon energy; climate change and environmental stewardship; operational reliability and resilience; community and Indigenous relations; diversity, equity and inclusion; and safety….

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ENMAX Power Concludes Alberta’s First EV Smart Charging Pilot

April 24, 2023 – ENMAX Power has concluded Alberta’s first EV smart charging pilot which helps prepare for the growth of electric vehicles in the coming years. With ENMAX Power forecasting the number of electric vehicles to grow from around 3,000 today to 200,000 by 2035, it launched a pilot to study charging behaviour and…

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Hydro One Breaks Ground on $120 Million Investment in Orillia

September 26, 2023 Hydro One broke ground on its new Regional Operations Centre and Provincial Warehouse, which once built, will enhance efficiency and improve emergency response time in the community and ensure the region remains an attractive place to invest, live and work. Hydro One’s Executive Vice President (EVP), Safety, Operations and Customer Experience, Teri French was…

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Bruce Power Net Zero and Westario Power Lead the Charge Program Energizes Brockton Communities

August 29, 2023 Three new Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are ready for public use in Brockton. The ChargePoint accessible charging stations were provided through Westario Power and Bruce Power Net Zero’s Lead the Charge EV Infrastructure in Local Communities initiative, in collaboration with the Municipality of Brockton. Officials gathered at the Walkerton…

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Federal Government Invests in 12 New Wind, Solar and Smart-Grid Projects With Alberta Indigenous and Industry Partners

September 25, 2023 The federal government is investing in job-creating clean energy projects across the country and working with Indigenous partners to get projects built. Alberta’s immense potential for clean energy development, combined with the expertise of workers and the ambitious planning of Indigenous and community partners, is creating great economic opportunities in the province. The annoucementprovides…

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Successful Utilization of $4.3M in Funding for Expanding EV Charger Infrastructure in Windsor-Essex

September 25, 2023 Through Natural Resources Canada Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, $4.3M has been invested to help support the deployment and installation of electric vehicles chargers across the region. “Our federal government proudly delivered the Stellantis battery plant and thousands of new auto jobs in our community. And now we are making big investments in…

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Manitoba Hydro’s First-Ever Integrated Resource Plan Predicts Swift, Significant Increase in Electrical Demand

Manitoba Hydro recently released its first-ever Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which shows electrical demand in the province could more than double in the next 20 years — and new sources of electricity could be needed within the next decade. “The 2023 IRP makes it clear that the move towards low- or no-carbon energy sources will accelerate the need for clean electricity,” said Jay Grewal, President and CEO of Manitoba Hydro.

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CanREA Welcomes SaskPower Wind & Solar RFSQs

SaskPower will add a combined 600 MW of renewable-energy opportunities of interest to CanREA members in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes SaskPower’s new request for supplier qualifications (RFSQ) for two 200-MW wind-energy projects in south-central Saskatchewan, launched on July 17. This request came just days before the closing of SaskPower’s recent RSFQ for two 100-MW solar-energy projects in the same region, first launched on June 22.

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OPG Celebrates the Early Completion of Darlington Unit 3

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has achieved a major milestone by successfully connecting Darlington Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit 3 to Ontario’s electricity grid, 169 days ahead of schedule. This world-class project performance demonstrates OPG’s expertise and commitment to completing the station’s four-unit refurbishment safely, with quality and on budget, by the end of 2026.

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EVLO Launches its First Battery Energy Storage System Project in the U.S.

EVLO Energy Storage Inc., a fully integrated battery energy storage systems and solutions provider and subsidiary of Hydro-Québec, is pleased to announce its first utility-scale storage project in the United States. The 3-MW/12-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project to be implemented in Troy, Vermont, within the Sheffield-Highgate Export Interface, will help further the integration of local renewable generation into the New England grid.

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Government of Canada Announces $48.7M to Switch to Cleaner Energy in Prince Edward Island

Canadians are calling for action to fight climate change in a way that will build a strong economy, keep life affordable, and ensure clean air for our communities. The federal government announced an investment of up to $48.7 million from Canada’s Low Carbon Economy Fund to reduce energy costs and support climate action, building a strong economy in Prince Edward Island.

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Hammond Power Solutions Publishes Inaugural ESG Report

In late June, Hammond Power Solutions Inc. announced the release of its inaugural ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Report, which formalizes the Company’s commitment to sustainability and marks the beginning of the Company’s efforts to consolidate and report on its work in this important area. “We are excited to release our inaugural ESG Report, which represents our commitment to further embed environmental, social and governance principles into our business and day-to-day operations,” said Bill Hammond, Chairman and CEO of Hammond Power Solutions.

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