November 25, 2025 The IESO has just released its 2026 demand forecast, which projects electricity demand across Ontario over a 25-year horizon. Consistent with recent years, we continue to expect significant increases in demand throughout the province driven largely by economic development, population growth and the electrification of industry and daily life. The latest outlook…
How we invest in our power systems over the next 10 years will determine the stability and competitiveness of the next 50.
November 12, 2025 As part of Ontario’s Economic Outlook released this month, Ontario quietly removed a section of the Cap and Trade Cancellation Act that requires the province to set emissions targets, develop a climate change plan, and report on progress to support goals. “It’s unclear how Ontario expects to achieve measurable results on reducing…
Ontario has taken the first steps towards establishing a new layer of competition in its electricity markets, potentially benefiting both consumers and the power grid with cost savings and innovation.
November 12, 2025 HRIS SEVERSON-BAKER, executive director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s Budget 2025 and Climate Competitiveness Strategy: “Canada urgently needs to build a stronger, more dynamic economy – one that is resilient to the volatile geopolitical context we’re in. In this context, recalibrating our economy…
November 12, 2025 The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) published an alert today describing attacks on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) that were accessible from the Internet. ICS are used to monitor and control critical processes such as the generation, storage, and distribution of energy products. These attacks have the potential to cause serious harm…
Nexans’ 2025 Innovation Summit held at the Royal Fairmont York in Toronto this October, called for strong leadership as we transition toward an electricity-based economy.
October 16, 2025 Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) is a cutting-edge critical non-destructive testing (NDT) method used to identify surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials. While MPI is not a government-registered trade in Ontario, it stands as a highly specialized skill within the broader field of NDT. Why MPI Matters MPI is a trusted inspection…
October 15, 2025 Proposals for New Brunswick-based Research Wanted for Emerging Concepts & Technologies Research Program Proposals for New Brunswick-based Research Wanted for Emerging Concepts & Technologies Research ProgramEight priority research themes have been selected for New Brunswick, focusing research and development efforts on solutions relevant to local sectors and challenges. The grant program covers…
October 8, 2025 London Hydro CEO, Ysni Semsedini, joined Devon Peacock on the Morning Show to discuss the growing issue of copper thefts in 2025.
October 7, 2025 By Band-N-Go Introduction At Band-N-Go, we are at the forefront of supporting Ontario’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by supplying essential products to those enhancing the infrastructure needed for public charging stations. As the number of electric vehicles increases, so does the demand for accessible public charging options. We actively participate as…
September 23, 2025 In partnership with Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors (Dunsky), the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) was proud to present highlights from its new report in a full-capacity webinar, launching “Canada’s Renewable Energy Market Outlook 2025: Wind. Solar. Storage.,” the first, comprehensive, Canada-specific market outlook report for renewable energy and energy storage. “We designed…
September 23,2 025 Canada’s emissions progress flatlined in 2024, according to the latest Early Estimate of National Emissions (EENE) from 440 Megatonnes, a project of the Canadian Climate Institute. With emissions essentially unchanged from 2023, at 694 megatonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent (Mt), the new data shows that previous years’ improvements have stalled. Further, emissions trends indicate Canada’s…
September 23, 2025 New evidence projected to 2028 highlights emerging human resource issues affecting Canada’s electricity sector. The study sets forth a road map and recommended strategies to harness the sector’s full potential and maximize its role in helping Canada achieve its carbon reduction objectives related to climate change impact. The objectives of this report…
September 15, 2025 By Blake Marchand Earlier this year, Samsung announced the winners of its annual Solve for Tomorrow competition for students in grades 6-12. The competition challenges students to come up with solutions for real-world problems in the field of STEM. This year’s winner was Keerthana Srinivasan from Aldershot School, who developed System Analysis and Reporting…
September 23, 2025 In the bustling heart of downtown Toronto, the supply of electricity is crucial for the smooth operation of city life. Hydro One is the power producer that supplies electricity to Toronto’s electrical utility Toronto Hydro. Band-N-Go Inc. has been able to support Hydro One’s efforts to maintain optimal functionality of essential services,…