November 25,2025 With the emergence of innovative yet energy-intensive artificial intelligence technologies and growing electricity demand, Bill 8, the Utilities Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, would pave the way for data centres to bring their own generation. Amendments would also further advance the modernization of Alberta’s electricity market to ensure the reliability and affordability of the power…
November 26, 2025 BC Hydro’s public charging network has reached a significant milestone and now offers more than 700 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports provincewide. This latest expansion comes as BC Hydro is incorporating 88 charging ports at 28 EV charging sites that were previously operated by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. “Surpassing more than 700 charging ports…
November 25, 2025 As Canada works to decarbonize heavy industry and meet its 2050 net-zero commitments, Schneider Electric Canada is showcasing how its advanced automation and energy management technologies can help transform industrial operations and support the growth of a clean fuel economy. Drawing on global success stories, including the Kassø Power-to-X facility in Denmark, the world’s first…
November 25, 2025 Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Canada, visited the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Hydroelectric Project to highlight the Government of Canada’s efforts to build one Canadian economy and build Canada’s leadership in the clean energy sector. This project is part of the second tranche of projects being referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO) for further…
November 25, 2025 The Premier of Québec, François Legault, the Grand Chief of the Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation, Jacques Tremblay, the President of the Eastern Energy Alliance, Michel Lagacé, and the President and CEO of Hydro-Québec, Claudine Bouchard, announced the signing of a partnership between the Eastern Energy Alliance and Hydro-Québec for the development of the…
November 25, 2025 The Province is updating its zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) framework to maintain electric vehicle (EV) momentum. Legislative changes are also under development that strengthen B.C.’s commitment to cleaner transportation, while ensuring affordability, consumer choice and support for automakers. To maintain B.C.’s leadership in zero-emission vehicle adoption, the Province intends to introduce legislative updates…
November 25, 2025 BC Look West Plan… Government has launched Look West, a strategic plan to deliver major projects faster, expand skills training and grow key sectors to strengthen B.C.’s economy, creating good jobs and opportunities for people and businesses, and benefiting all of Canada. “British Columbia can get big things done – which is…
November 25, 2025 As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant province, the government is launching consultations to help inform the 2026 Ontario Budget. These consultations will build on the progress outlined in the 2025 Fall Economic Statement and support the next phase of the province’s plan to protect Ontario….
November 17, 2025 ABB has announced the launch of ABB Ability™ BuildingPro, a cybersecure integration platform designed to connect, manage, and optimize building operations. Available across more than 40 countries worldwide, the solution supports key sectors including commercial real estate, education, healthcare, hospitality, and government – helping organizations accelerate decarbonization and digital transformation. Acting as…
November 12, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is encouraged by the policy direction set by the federal government in its budget tabled in the House of Commons earlier today by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue. A new climate strategy laid out in Budget 2025: Canada Strong sends businesses a clear…
November 12, 2025 Electricity Canada responds to Budget 2025, “Canada Strong”: Canada’s electricity providers are ready to build a bigger, more reliable, more affordable electricity system that will meet the needs of our growing Canadian economy. Support for electricity infrastructure investment will help keep electricity bills affordable for working Canadians. That’s why it’s essential. The…
November 12, 2025 Proposed plan recommits to 2025 Call for Power but may not do enough to create the long-term market certainty that industry and ratepayers need The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) applauds BC Hydro for filing its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and moving toward a more agile approach to electricity planning with more…
November 12, 2025 Revisions Needed to Reflect Rapidly Growing Energy Demand & Create Certainty for Future Calls for Power The Clean Energy Association of British Columbia (CEBC) is pleased that BC Hydro filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on October 31, following direction from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to undertake more frequent long-term planning in response to economy-wide…
November 12, 2025 On November 5, 2025, the AESO published its November 2025 Connection Project List. Since its publication, the AESO has received numerous enquiries regarding changes between that list and its October list with respect to data centre connection requests. AESO has confirmed they have not made any changes to either its Phase 1 or Phase…
November 12, 2025 The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) published an alert today describing attacks on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) that were accessible from the Internet. ICS are used to monitor and control critical processes such as the generation, storage, and distribution of energy products. These attacks have the potential to cause serious harm…
November 12, 2025 — Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP is investigating a break and enter to a power substation in Lethbridge, and subsequent theft of copper from live power infrastructure. The theft resulted in a power outage, impacting hundreds of customers, and both the RCMP and Newfoundland Power are warning of the dangers of such thefts….