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Energy Transition in Nunavik: Hydro-Quebec Collaboration Agreement and Two New Wind Power Projects

May 21, 2025 The energy transition is gaining momentum in Nunavik, as highlighted by two major announcements. First, Makivvik and Hydro-Québec have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at strengthening their relationship and fostering economic development in Nunavik. The partnership aligns with Hydro-Québec’s Strategy for Economic Reconciliation and to Strengthen Relations with First Nations and Inuit. Marking…

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Manitoba Hydro Repairing Damage, Restoring Power in Wildfire Zone

May 21, 2025 Manitoba Hydro is working to restore power to areas affected by wildfires in eastern Manitoba. The utility was able to re-energize about 900 customers along the Lee River late yesterday, and about 500 remained without power this morning in a number of other areas in the wildfire zone. Manitoba Hydro crews are…

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BC Hydro Debuts Advanced Virtual Power Plant Project in B.C. Homes

May 21, 2025 BC Hydro is leading an innovative new Peak Saver project under its Power Smart portfolio to transform homes in two B.C. communities into virtual power plants, offering uninterrupted power to customers while strengthening the flexibility of the electricity grid. The concept of a virtual power plant is an emerging idea that optimizes…

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Honda Postponing Ontario EV Supply Chain Investment by Two Years

May 20, 2025 Honda is postponing its plan to invest in a comprehensive EV supply chain in Ontario. The CBC reported that the investment is being push back by two years. “Due to the recent slowdown of the EV market, Honda Motor has announced an approximate two-year postponement of the comprehensive value chain investment project…

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Manitoba Hydro Receives Multiple Top Employer Awards for 2025

May 7, 2025 Manitoba Hydro is proud to be one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2025. The utility is also recognized this year as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. The award recipients are selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc., the editors of ‘Canada’s Top 100 Employers’. “Our employees…

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Emera and Nova Scotia Power Responding to Cybersecurity Incident

May 7, 2025 Emera Inc. and Nova Scotia Power announced on April 25, 2025 they discovered and are actively responding to a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access into certain parts of its Canadian network and servers supporting portions of its business applications. Immediately following detection of the external threat, the companies activated their incident response…

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NL Hydro File 2024 Resource Adequacy Plan

May 7, 2025 Newfoundland Labrador Hydro filed applications to build the next assets that will continue to serve Island customers with safe, least-cost, and reliable electricity. With lessons of the past in mind, and with the oversight of the Public Utilities Board, we are moving forward with what absolutely and urgently must be done to…

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Hydro One and the Power Workers’ Union Reach Tentative Agreements

May 7, 2025 Hydro One and the Power Workers’ Union (PWU) are pleased to announce that tentative agreements have been reached for the two collective agreements covering employees in front-line roles across the company’s operations in Ontario. Both tentative agreements remain subject to ratification by the PWU membership. Negotiations covered the renewal of two collective…

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New Brunswick Outlines Plan for NB Power Review

May 6, 2025 The New Brunswick government announced the plan for the comprehensive review of NB Power. “This comprehensive review will help make sure that we are doing everything we possibly can to provide low and stable power rates for New Brunswickers, provide safe, reliable service, and make sure NB Power is able to operate…

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Alberta Challenging Net Zero Regulations

May 6, 2025 The Alberta government announced it is referring the constitutionality of the federal government’s recent net-zero electricity regulations to the Court of Appeal of Alberta. “Our government will not accept unconstitutional net-zero regulations…” Premier Smith commented in a press release. Source

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Hydro Quebec Diversifying Energy Mix by adding 3,000 MW of Solar by 2035

May 6, 2025 At a time when achieving Québec’s energy independence is more important than ever, solar energy is a promising option. It allows us to diversify our supply while reinforcing our energy resilience and optimizing the use of the existing grid. Thanks to its technical advantages, rapid deployment and increasingly competitive costs, solar energy can…

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BC Government Partners with BC Hydro on New Renewable Strategy

May 6, 2025 The Province, in partnership with BC Hydro, is launching an ambitious plan to harness British Columbia’s clean-electricity advantage, driving economic growth and transformative change, strengthening energy security and advancing climate action. “With this work, we are securing our energy and our economy for the future by expanding one of our greatest assets:…

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B.C. Streamlines Permitting for Renewable-Energy Projects

May 1, 2025 The BC government is taking action to speed up permitting for renewable-energy projects to meet growing demand for clean power, address climate change and secure energy independence for British Columbians in the face of unprecedented trade threats. Government introduced the renewable energy projects (streamlined permitting) act to the legislative assembly on Wednesday,…

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BC Hydro Releases EV Charging Progress Report

May 1, 2025 BC Hydro has hit a major milestone, tripling its electric vehicle (EV) public fast-charging network over the past year to 591 charging ports across B.C., installing an average of more than one port per day. “B.C. is home to one of the fastest-growing EV communities in North America,” said Adrian Dix, Minister…

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InnPower: Ontario Premier Thanks Crews for Ice Storm Recovery Efforts

April 23, 2025 InnPower welcomed Premier Doug Ford, where he took the time to personally thank crews and mutual aid partners for their tireless efforts following the recent ice storm Ontario. “A heartfelt thank you to Enova Power Corp., Orangeville Hydro Limited, Wasaga Distribution, K-Line Group of Companies, Ontario Line Clearing & Tree Experts, Landshark…

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Hatch Named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for Ninth Consecutive Year

April 23, 2025 Hatch has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the ninth year in a row by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s Top 100 Employers project. Now in its 18th year, this platform spotlights employers who are creating a culture of environmental awareness in their organizations through innovative, sustainable practices and are attracting new…

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