April 7, 2026 Util-Assist’s SecureAssist service is providing physical security for the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park, the largest operating battery energy storage facility of its kind in Canada. The facility, powered by Tesla Megapacks 2XL, was developed jointly by Boralex Inc. and the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation. The multi-acre site in Ontario stores…
April 7, 2026 Saint John Energy today announced Grid Forward Saint John, a $19.5 million modernization of the city’s electricity system, supported by nearly $10 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada. Saint John Energy today announced Grid Forward Saint John, a $19.5 million modernization of the city’s electricity system, supported by nearly $10 million…
April 7, 2026 Alectra Utilities plans to invest approximately $28.6 million in capital renewal and system enhancement projects across Brampton in 2026, supporting reliable electricity service, accommodating continued growth and strengthening the city’s local electricity grid. Brampton is one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario, with increasing demand for electricity driven by new housing,…
March 25, 2026 Hydro-Québec is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to assess options for the supply and transmission of electricity generated by offshore wind farms located off the coast of Nova Scotia. The RFI aims to gather information from energy industry developers on: Hydro–Québec at the heart of regional energy systems With its large…
March 25, 2026 Richmond Centre in British Columbia multi-residential electric vehicle (EV) charging project is comprised of 1,212 Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers In July of 2025, the Richmond Centre proudly announced one of Canada’s largest multi-residential electric vehicle (EV) charging projects. Featuring 1,212 state-of-the-art Elocity smart chargers installed within a parkade spanning an area equivalent to six…
March 25, 2026 In October of 2025, the City of Victoriaville, in collaboration with Polara, is installed the very first municipal V2X (vehicle-to-all) two-way charging station in Canada. Located at City Hall, this innovation is part of the City’s approach to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and explore new sustainable energy solutions. This pilot project paves…
March 25, 2026 Alectra Utilities plans to invest approximately $46 million in capital renewal and system enhancement projects across Mississauga in 2026, strengthening the local electricity system, supporting continued growth, and improving reliability for one of Canada’s largest cities. “Mississauga’s size and growth place significant demands on local electricity infrastructure,” said Chris Hudson, Senior Vice…
March 25, 2026 Prince Edward Island launches REOI to explore 10–50 MW of battery energy storage, strengthening grid reliability and enabling greater renewable energy integration. The Government of Prince Edward Island’s Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) seeks information on the potential development of between 10 and 50 megawatts of battery energy storage capacity. The…
March 24, 2026 Manitoba Hydro’s Wind Call for Power for the purchase up to 600 megawatts of wind energy from Indigenous majority-owned projects is reaching another major milestone today with the issuing of the first Request for Proposals (RFP). This first RFP intends to select a new wind project that will provide, through a power…
Ontario utility invests in advanced grid sensing and metering to support demand flexibility, improved planning, and long-term system reliability Festival Hydro is deploying Landis+Gyr’s (SIX: LAND) Revelo platform of advanced grid sensing and metering technology to upgrade its current system and provide long-term support for next generation energy management. Based in Stratford, Ontario, Festival Hydro…
March 24, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan has approved SaskPower’s North-South Transmission Systems Interconnection project. The new transmission lines, which will connect Saskatchewan’s northern and southern electrical grids, will support reliability and growth in the province’s far north. Currently, Saskatchewan’s grids operate independently and are connected through Manitoba, with the smaller northern system geographically distant…
March 10, 2026 Kruger Energy, l’Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est, and Potentia Renewables Inc (Potentia) are pleased to announce that the Government of Quebec has authorized the Saint-Paul-de-Montminy Wind Farm Project. This wind farm will generate green energy to meet Quebec’s energy needs and will contribute to the province’s decarbonization goals. With a capacity of…
March 10, 2026 CIB is providing a $206 million loan to a partnership between Slate Asset Management and funds managed by Hamilton Lane to develop a wind farm at Mersey River. Project partner Renewall Energy Inc. will sell electricity to end customers in Nova Scotia. The project includes construction and installation of 33 wind turbines with related grid…
March 10, 2026 Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”) (TSX: BLX) and Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) announce the commercial commissioning of the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park, the largest operating battery energy storage facility in Canada. With a capacity of 300 MW / 1,200 MWh, the landmark project represents a significant milestone in Ontario’s energy…
March 10, 2026 SaskPower’s first microgrid project is bringing a new source of power to the small community of Descharme Lake and helping reimagine what a modern, reliable power solution can look like for northern Saskatchewan’s most remote areas. For decades, Descharme Lake residents relied on a 96-kilometre (km) power line stretching north from La…
February 25, 2026 AltaLink’s existing 54L transmission line is a single circuit 138 kilovolt line, approximately 24 kilometres (km) long. The line starts at the Canmore Substation, continues west through the Hamlet of Harvie Heights into Banff National Park, and ends at the Banff Substation. The line was originally constructed in 1941 and has reached…