March 26, 2024 By Blake Marchand On February 26th and 27th Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) executives and members returned to Parliament Hill for their second ‘Ottawa Day’ to advocate on behalf of their members and the electrical and automation industry as the country continues to progress toward net-zero. The main objective of the delegation is to…
March 14, 2024 By Muhammad Ahsan, DEI Specialist, EHRC As a male-identifying individual in today’s professional landscape, I’ve observed the pervasive and often unspoken divide that gender inequity creates in the workplace. Witnessing this gap, I need to address it, not just as a bystander but as an active participant in the dialogue and solution….
March 14, 2024 The Alberta government has issued its first set of policy guidelines following their moratorium on renewable energy development based on the report compiled by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). A second policy letter will be issued (Module B, due at the end of March) with further policy directives after a review of…
The following is a statement from Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, in response to the final report from the Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force.
March 13, 2024 Jorden Dye, Director of the Business Renewables Centre-Canada (BRC-Canada), made the following statement in response to the Government of Alberta’s announcement about new rules governing the renewable energy industry. “The Alberta government has raised more questions with their supposed answers. This is not the level of detail the industry needs to make…
March 13, 2024 By Will Gibson, Canadian Energy Centre Alberta’s electrical grid is about to get a boost in reliability from a major new natural gas-fired power plant owned in part by Indigenous communities. Next month operations are scheduled to start at the Cascade Power Project, which will have enough capacity to supply more than eight per…
March 13, 2024 By Greg Myers, Global Vice President, Product Management at Trilliant Non-Technical Loss (NTL) is a critical and growing issue facing electricity distribution utilities around the world, and one we hear about from customers on an ongoing basis. It primarily results from energy fraud, theft, or misconfigured/malfunctioning meters. As the cost of energy…
The Energy Futures Lab, a social innovation lab based in Alberta, has recently released Leading the Charge: A Vision for Alberta’s Electricity Future. Incorporating the collective wisdom of electricity system leaders and engaged community members, the vision paints an inspiring long-term picture of the Alberta electricity landscape as we approach 2050, outlining the possibilities that shifts to the electricity system have unlocked.
McMaster University is using technology to better control and manage its legacy thermal systems and create smarter buildings. Carmichael Engineering Ltd., a Canadian systems integrator, worked closely with ABB Canada’s leading experts and its highly adaptable smart building platform, ABB Cylon, to improve energy efficiency, enhance user adaptability, and leverage innovative technologies in locations across campus.
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has recently announced the publication of a new position paper, “Automation is Critical to Achieving Global Energy Goals.” In this paper, ISA explains the multitude of ways that automation can support energy supply and efficiency. Safe and efficient execution of energy production, storage, and transmission requires the use of proven automation technologies implemented by knowledgeable and skilled automation professionals.
February 21, 2024 The Wataynikaneyap Power Project was presented as part of EDIST 2024. The project connects 17 First Nations to the provincial power grid, capital cost is estimated at $1.9 billion. The ownership model is unprecedented with First Nations controlling development on their land, owned by 24 First Nations in partnership with Fortis Inc,…
February 15, 2024 By Jay Misheal – Business Development Manager of Utility Electrification Solutions at ABB Canada The power industry’s aging infrastructure has forced it to undertake the largest transformation in decades, one that will modernize the grid and make it more resilient. This comes at a time when electric vehicle adoption is on the…
February 7, 2024 Canada’s national trade association for energy storage, Energy Storage Canada (ESC), released a foundational report on the benefits of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) in Ontario. The report, conducted by Dunsky Advisors, Long Duration Storage Opportunity Assessment: A Critical Component in Growing Ontario’s Clean Energy Economy, illustrates the substantial potential of LDES to…
February 7, 2024 EHRC, with the support of the Department of Justice Canada and industry partners nationwide, has developed a new resource to assist in Building Gender-Based Harassment and Violence (GBHV) Free Workplaces in Electricity. Building a safe, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace continues to be the focus of many industry sector organizations. As a…
January 19, 2024 CBC Radio-Canada has reported the Legault government in Quebec is planning a significant reform in its energy sector by legalizing the direct sale of electricity between private companies, breaking the current distribution monopoly held by Hydro-Québec. Currently, only a few entities, including Hydro-Québec and several municipal networks in the province have the…
January 18, 2024 On Sunday, January 14, CTV National News had a segment that explained the role of Alberta’s Electric System Operator (AESO) in maintaining grid stability for the province to prevent rotating black outs. Albertans were asked to unplug and switch off their lights to ensure essential services were taken care of. This prevention…