Board Appointed for Nova Scotia’s New Energy System Operator
The Province has appointed the first board of directors for the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator.
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How Local Competition Could Benefit Energy Consumers
January 24, 2025 By Jake Brooks Energy competition does not need to be limited to the wholesale level. The potential benefits of wider and more open competition were recently evidenced when Ontario’s electric grid operator and a local utility decided to set up and test Canada’s first local electricity market through the IESO York Region…
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Substation to Socket: ABB Canada’s Sandra Pedro on Helping Utilities Navigate the Electrification Transition
Canadians are very much on the electrification movement and utilities very much need to be able to keep up and provide a very modernized, efficient and resilient grid. Utilities are in a transformative period as they begin to implement new technologies that will enable a reliable grid in support of an increasingly electrified economy.
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A Human-Centric Approach: Newfoundland Power and EY on Implementing a New Customer Information System
In 2023, Newfoundland Power undertook a significant project in modernizing their customer information system, taking a customer and employee centric approach.
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Federal Government Releases Finalized Clean Electricity Regulations
As part of this plan, the Ministers also released the finalized Clean Electricity Regulations, which will cement Canada’s position as a global clean electricity powerhouse.
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Wataynikaneyap Power Completes Construction of “the Line that Brings Light”
Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce that all assets of the Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system have been energized!
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Federal Government Announces New Emissions Target for 2035
The federal government has announced that Canada will aim to reduce emissions by 45–50% below 2005 levels by 2035, setting a target that maintains the country’s path to a strong, net-zero economy.
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Taking Charge: EDIST 2025 January 14-16, Toronto
The event brings together industry professionals, researchers, technology experts, and other stakeholders to discuss the critical challenges and unique opportunities associated with the changing energy landscape.
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Electricity Canada Unveils 2024 Centre of Excellence Recipients
Electricity Canada is proud to announce the eight winning projects inducted in its Centre of Excellence for 2024.
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IESO 2024 Capacity Auction
IESO’s 2024 Capacity Auction saw the highest level of competition ever, announcing that 2,122.2 megawatts (MW) of supply for summer 2025 and 1,524.6 MW for winter 2025-2026 were procured at a lower clearing price than last year’s auction.
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CICE Launches Call for Energy Storage Innovation with BC Hydro
December 3, 2024 The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), announced the launch of the Call for Energy Storage Innovation, a strategic collaboration with BC Hydro aimed at accelerating the commercialization and scaling of energy storage in B.C. CICE invites proposals from innovators and will offer up to $3 million in non-dilutive investment to projects focused on developing commercial pathways…
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The Government of Canada Launches Call for Proposals for the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding
December 3, 2024 The Government of Canada has launched an open call for proposals for grant funding to support Indigenous and coastal communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador in their pursuit of opportunities related to offshore wind development. Grants will provide up to $10,000 in funding per recipient per year until March 31, 2027. The funding will support Indigenous and coastal communities in…
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NOARK ZG Series Pad Mount Transformer
December 3, 2024 NOARK’s Pad Mount Transformers are the ideal solution for various Power Distribution networks, from industrial parks and commercial centers to community buildings, high-rise buildings, wind power, photovoltaic solutions, EV charging, data centers, and even cryptocurrency mining operations. These transformers are globally produced in state-of-the-art facilities and can be fully customized to meet unique specifications. Key Features: Specifications Vistit the Pad Mount Data Sheet or Pad Mount…
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Report: Federal Departments’ Contribution to Achieving Canada’s 2030 Clean Energy Targets was Limited
November 12, 2024 A report released by Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development Jerry V. DeMarco concluded that Natural Resources Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Crown‑Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, and Indigenous Services Canada’s failure to fully execute their departmental plans limited their contribution to Canada’s clean power generation and energy efficiency targets in…
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Electricity Demand in Ontario to Grow by 75 per cent by 2050
According to a new annual forecast from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), electricity demand in Ontario is anticipated to grow 75 per cent by 2050, higher than previously forecast, with annual consumption rising from 151 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2025 to 263 TWh in 2050.
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Canada’s First Certified Zero-Carbon Building Offsets its Energy Use Over Three Years with Rooftop and Carport Solar System
October 21, 2024 The evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park in Waterloo, Ontario, has become self-sufficient in electricity following the installation of an innovative DC-optimized rooftop and carport solar system. Over a three year period, the system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy…
