May 27, 2026 The electricity sector in Canada is growing. Current forecasts suggest an additional 2-3x more generation, transmission and distribution capacity by 2050. This means a growing workforce to build, operate and maintain this new carbon-neutral infrastructure. EHRC is here to help with wage subsidies and hiring incentives to support employers in hiring their…
May 26, 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) computing is redefining data centers, and the future of this ecosystem is being reshaped right now. Extreme power densities, grid constraints and emerging architectures such as DC power and on-site generation demand a fundamentally different approach to safety and reliability, with UL Solutions at the forefront defining what comes…
May 20, 2026 By Kamyar Moghadam, Siemens Product Lifecycle Manager for Protection and Control Ask any utility engineer what keeps them up at night, and you’ll likely hear the same answer: how to meet rising energy demand while modernizing an aging grid. Utilities today are being asked to expand capacity, integrate more renewables, and extend…
May 20, 2026 By Electro Federation Canada Last week, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) continued its engagement with the Government of Ontario to advocate for policies that support electricity grid modernization, supply chain resilience, and long-term investment in Canada’s electrical and automation industry. Through a series of meetings with provincial officials, EFC reinforced the critical role the…
May 13, 2026 New analysis from the Pembina Institute shows community-led clean energy projects have displaced over 140 million litres of diesel in remote communities in Canada since 2016 – more diesel than all three territories use to generate electricity in an entire year. Diesel Reduction Progress II provides Canada’s most up-to-date cumulative analysis on remote…
May 12, 2026 Canada is well positioned to capture up to $200 billion in clean energy investment, but system and market factors will shape how much of that opportunity is realized, according to Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s (CanREA) report, Watts at Stake: Canada’s $200-Billion Clean Energy Investment Opportunity. The new report finds that global capital is actively seeking renewable energy investments and that…
May 12, 2026 Energy is one of the biggest operational costs in buildings, yet it often goes unseen and unmanaged until it’s too late. In this episode of the ASHB Smarter Homes & Buildings Podcast, Shana Longo of Legrand is joined by Matt Trudeau and Shawn Lebrun of Modern Energy Advancements to explore how real-time,…
May 6, 2026 In this article we talk to Jim Kalogiros, Vice President of Secure Power at Schneider Electric Canada about the data centre landscape in Canada. Kalogiros unpacks how Schneider approaches data centre projects, in particular looking at how to improve efficiency with software and hardware upgrades. He touches on the opportunity available to…
April 27, 2026 Employment in Canada’s electricity sector grew sharply by approximately 19% between February 2025 and February 2026, adding roughly 21,000 jobs, according to Statistics Canada data. This growth stands in sharp contrast to the broader Canadian economy, where employment gains were muted and labour force growth outpaced net job creation, contributing to rising…
EFC is pleased to share its latest national research report, Building Canada’s Future Electricity Grid, now available to members in both English and French.
April 15, 2026 By Blake Marchand In this Q&A with Stephanie Medeiros, the Head of Mobility at Schneider Electric Canada provides insight into her perspective on EV charging infrastructure in Canada, factors that will contribute to growing EV adoption, grid modernization for commercial fleets, the role of Vehicle-to-Grid and other innovative approaches to electrification. The…
April 7, 2026 The IESO’s yearly forecast of electricity demand, reliability assessments, and identified capacity and energy needs is now available. The Annual Planning Outlook helps guide future actions and build a foundation for decision-making by identifying system needs and planned actions that are needed to ensure the reliability, affordability, and sustainability of Ontario’s electricity system…
March 19, 2026 By CES Transformers What Makes a Good Transformer Manufacturer? A good transformer manufacturer builds equipment that performs dependably in demanding applications. Manufacturers that maintain strict quality standards in materials and processes can reduce the risk of premature failures and costly downtime. Companies with strong design and testing capabilities can supply transformers that…
March 10, 2026 As the federal government rolls out a new national automotive strategy – including billions in investments toward EV charging infrastructure, consumer incentives, and domestic supply chain development – industry leaders from across Canada are preparing to gather at the EV & Charging Expo™, the country’s largest electrification event for business and government decision-makers…
MArch 10, 2026 Amendments to Rule 024: Rules Respecting Micro-Generation and associated documents Rule 024: Rules Respecting Micro Generation sets out the requirements that must be met before constructing and interconnecting a micro-generation unit to the distribution grid. It also sets out a process for disputes between micro-generation customers and the applicable owner regarding the…
March 10, 2026 Canadian Climate Institute’s independent assessment of the federal climate plan progress report shows stronger industrial policies can speed climate progress, but they won’t be enough on their own. An independent review of the federal government’s progress report on its climate plan confirms that the country requires policy reform and provincial co-operation to…