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Battery Research Centre Will Supercharge B.C.’s Clean-Energy Innovation

The Province is contributing $2 million through its Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) fund to establish a battery innovation centre at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus (UBCO). This cutting-edge facility will focus on research and development of new battery technologies, advancing B.C.’s battery supply-chain sector and growing the Okanagan region’s role as a battery and critical-mineral hub. “The battery innovation centre is a monumental step forward for British Columbia’s clean-energy transition, demonstrating the quality, leading-edge work emerging from the sector,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation.

Helping Quebec Residents Save Money on Their Energy Bills: Introducing the Canada Green Buildings Strategy

Helping Quebec Residents Save Money on Their Energy Bills: Introducing the Canada Green Buildings Strategy

More and more, people living in Quebec are saving money on their energy bills and reducing pollution with energy efficiency in Canada’s homes and buildings through retrofitting. Recently, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced investments of $563,000 to the Montreal Climate Partnership and to BOMA Québec, as part of the Government of Canada’s newly launched Canada Green Buildings Strategy.

OEN Annual Charity Golf Tournament Hits a Hole-in-One with Record-Breaking Turnout Copy

OEN Annual Charity Golf Tournament Hits a Hole-in-One with Record-Breaking Turnout Copy

On July 18th, 2024, the OEN Annual Charity Golf Tournament was held at Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax, Ontario. This event set a new attendance record with 360 attendees, highlighting the members’ growing support and enthusiasm for this premier industry event. The day was perfect for golf, with beautiful weather setting the stage for an exciting and enjoyable round. Participants not only engaged in industry networking but also indulged in treats and stayed energized with several water and power stations, as well as beverage carts on the course.

Schneider Electric, AWS, Digital Realty, Google, Meta and Microsoft Call for Supplier Action to Help Decarbonize Digital Infrastructure

Schneider Electric, AWS, Digital Realty, Google, Meta and Microsoft Call for Supplier Action to Help Decarbonize Digital Infrastructure

July 31, 2024 The Governing Body of the iMasons Climate Accord, a program of Infrastructure Masons, is calling on all suppliers serving data centers to support greater transparency in Scope 3 emissions as part of broader efforts to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. Consisting of AWS, Digital Realty, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Schneider Electric, the…

OEB Proceeds with Dynamic Pricing Options for Non-RPP Class B Electricity Consumers

OEB Proceeds with Dynamic Pricing Options for Non-RPP Class B Electricity Consumers

July 23, 2024 The OEB has done extensive work studying dynamic price plans for non-RPP Class B electricity consumers. Building on its 2019 staff paper and related consultations, OEB staff developed a consultation-focused and research-based approach to identifying alternative optional price plans for these consumers. Following an analysis of Advanced Metering Infrastructure data as well…

Hammond Power Solutions Earns 2024 Great Place to Work Certification

Hammond Power Solutions Earns 2024 Great Place to Work Certification

July 22, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, is proud to announce that it has been CertifiedTM by Great Place to Work® at all Canada, USA and India locations.  This prestigious award is based entirely on what team members say about the company culture and real-time…

CICE Announces Recipients of 2024’s First Call for Innovation Funding

CICE Announces Recipients of 2024’s First Call for Innovation Funding

July 22, 2024 The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is investing $7.6 million to fast-track the development, commercialization and adoption of clean energy and climate solutions in British Columbia. These non-dilutive investments are being made through CICE’s first 2024 Call for Innovation, which attracted close to 200 applications from across the province. “Congratulations to the nine inspiring…

OEB Invites Nominations for Transmission Connections Review Working Group

OEB Invites Nominations for Transmission Connections Review Working Group

July 22, 2024 The OEB has identified two streams of work as part of its Transmission Connections Review: To address these issues, OEB will be forming a working group to discuss each stream. Working group discussions may result in issues being added to the established issues list. The OEB invites each group that provided comments…

Unprecedented Fire Test Proves Sungrow’s Utility-Scale Battery Array Prevents the Spread of Lithium-ion “Thermal Runaway”

Unprecedented Fire Test Proves Sungrow’s Utility-Scale Battery Array Prevents the Spread of Lithium-ion “Thermal Runaway”

July 22, 2024 In a first-of-its-kind test, Sungrow demonstrated the safety of its PowerTitan energy storage system. Sungrow intentionally lit a full-size 20ft standalone PowerTitan BESS on fire to ensure it could successfully contain “thermal runaway” without it spreading to other BESS units. The test featured four of Sungrow’s PowerTitan 2.752MWh integrated battery energy storage systems – not just a small cabinet with a few batteries inside. And in…

Government of Canada Announces $11 Million to Advance Small Modular Reactor Research and Hydrogen Technologies to Support Clean Energy Development

As nations globally move to reduce carbon emissions and shift to non-emitting forms of energy, investing in advanced technologies will help ensure Canada remains a global energy leader. Through and beyond the energy transition that is already well underway, ultra-low carbon sources of energy such as wind, solar, hydro and nuclear power will be key to seizing the enormous economic opportunities that are available to Canadians in all regions of the country.

Government of Canada Invests in Antigonish’s Electrical Grid Modernization to Support Goal of 100% Clean Energy

Canada is developing a more sustainable future by creating electricity grids that provide more affordable, reliable, and clean energy to homes and businesses when and where they need it. Investing in clean energy projects and supporting communities to become resilient, liveable, and sustainable places to live is critical to delivering good jobs while unlocking economic opportunities for future generations. Recently, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $9.7 million investment for grid modernization in the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

New Request for Proposals and Tools to Deploy Thousands More EV Chargers Across Canada

From coast to coast to coast, Canadians are saving thousands of dollars a year on gas by rapidly making the switch to electric vehicles, with over 320,000 new electric vehicles registered in 2023 alone. The Government of Canada is taking action to make it more affordable for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EVs) across the country while driving toward a net-zero future, including by making it easier to access public EV charging through historic direct investments, research and partnerships with the private sector and other levels of government.

Up to 3,000 MW of Wind Capacity: A Major Partnership Between the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation, the Atikamekw of Wemotaci, the Domaine-Du-Roy Mrc and Hydro-Québec

Up to 3,000 MW of Wind Capacity: A Major Partnership Between the Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation, the Atikamekw of Wemotaci, the Domaine-Du-Roy Mrc and Hydro-Québec

The Pekuakamiulnuatsh First Nation, the Atikamekw of Wemotaci, the MRC du Domaine-du-Roy and Hydro-Québec announce a partnership for the development of the Chamouchouane zone in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, which could accommodate up to 3,000 MW of wind power capacity. This wind development initiative will become one of the largest in North America. This partnership, which could represent an investment of around $9 billion, is a very important step in the implementation of Hydro-Québec’s Wind Development Strategy , announced on May 30, under which First Nations and RCMs participate from the outset in the development of projects, as partners and shareholders.

Future-Proofing Technology: ERTH Invests In New State-Of-The-Art Meter Calibration Console

Future-Proofing Technology: ERTH Invests In New State-Of-The-Art Meter Calibration Console

ERTH Corporation proudly announces its latest advancement in electric meter verification services: the fully-automatic Measurement Canada EL-ENG-12-01 Compliant Meter Calibration Console. This cutting-edge technology investment marks another pivotal milestone following the company’s Accredited Meter Verification shop expansion and renovation in 2023. Designed to meet Measurement Canada standards and unique configuration requirements of modern wholesale smart meters, this customized console is a rarity in Canada.

SaskTel Releases its 2023/24 Sustainability Report

SaskTel Releases its 2023/24 Sustainability Report

Recently, SaskTel released its 2023/24 Sustainability Report highlighting initiatives and best practices driving sustainability, equity, and prosperity for the province of Saskatchewan. Key priorities emphasized in the report include social impact, governance, and protection of the environment. “For SaskTel, sustainability is about the impact that we aspire to have across our province,” said Charlene Gavel, SaskTel President and CEO. “It means that we continually focus on delivering to the highest standards, internally and in relation to how we serve our customers and communities.”