May 13, 2026 Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce directed the Ontario Energy Board to designate Hydro One to develop and construct the Red Lake Transmission Line in northwest Ontario, north of Dryden. The proposed priority project consists of a new double-circuit 230-kilovolt transmission line that will run from Dryden Transformer Station (TS) north to Ear…
May 13, 2026 The federal government announced they will engage with Indigenous Peoples, provinces and territories, and the Canadian public on potential changes that would ensure federal reviews and decision-making timelines take no longer than one-year, once all information from the project proponent has been received. To that end, the government is launching two discussion…
May 13, 2026 BC Hydro has successfully removed the 138-kilovolt power line crossing over Agamemnon Channel, a key step in modernizing the coastal transmission system that powers Powell River and surrounding communities — including Lund, Cortes Island, Texada Island, and Saltery Bay. The work was completed with an environment‑first approach to protect sensitive marine habitat in…
May 12, 2026 BC Hydro is beginning construction on a major expansion of its Mount Lehman Substation in Abbotsford to meet the growing electricity demand and improve reliability in one of the province’s fastest-growing regions. The Mount Lehman Substation expansion adds eight feeder positions to support new distribution circuits and increase electricity delivery to the…
May 12, 2026 Hydro-Québec has opened the bids received in response to the call for tenders launched on May 6, 2025, for a maximum of 300 MW of solar energy. The 60 bids submitted add up to 481 MW spread across 14 of Québec’s administrative regions. The solar farms must have a maximum installed capacity…
May 12, 2026 In 2026, SaskPower will invest $9 million to upgrade downtown Regina’s electrical system. These upgrades are part of a multi-year program to improve reliability and increase capacity in the area. From May through October, crews will be at work replacing electrical equipment that has reached or is nearing the end of its…
May 12, 2026 Hydro-Québec is launching a request for proposals to secure the procurement of the wind turbines required to develop its major wind power projects carried out in partnership with regional county municipalities (MRCs) and First Nations communities. The initiative provides an opportunity to broaden the participation of Québec companies in the global supply chain…
At the Darlington New Nuclear Project site, OPG has safely completed a monumental lift for the construction of the G7’s first SMR.
April 22, 2026 Neoen, and Garden River First Nation have been awarded a 20-year solar contract by Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in its competitive Long-Term 2 Energy Supply procurement process. The contract covers 100% of the output from the future 253 MWp / 200 MWac solar farm. Located approximately 55 km east of…
April 22, 2026 Hydro Ottawa Group (Hydro Ottawa) is proud to announce its selection as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the 15th year. This prestigious designation recognizes the utility’s dual role as a leader in sustainable operations and a critical partner in helping the customers it serves transition to a net-zero future. Guided by…
April 13, 2026 Nearly four decades after it captured global attention during Expo ’86, Science World is undergoing a major energy overhaul that is reshaping the landmark for a low‑carbon future. In partnership with BC Hydro, the non-profit is in the midst of a $39‑million retrofit designed to significantly reduce the building’s energy use by…
April 13, 2026 To meet the sustained growth in electricity demand, Hydro-Québec has launched a new call for tenders for wind energy procurement. Bidders must satisfy more robust criteria designed to maximize economic benefits for Québec and ensure that projects are harmoniously integrated into their host environments. Depending on the competitiveness of the bids and their…
April 13, 2026 In August 2024, the province launched the largest competitive public procurement to secure new power in Ontario’s history. The Independent Electricity System (IESO) has executed on that direction competitively procuring more than 1,300 megawatts (MW) of new electricity supply by approving 14 projects across the province. Each successful project received strong municipal support and includes…
April 7, 2026 Oshawa Power is pleased to announce it has received $400,000 in federal funding through Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Energy Innovation Program in support of its Distribution System Operator (DSO) initiative, entitled “Empowering Energy Transition: A Distribution System Operator Enabled Demand Response Program”. The funding will support a capacity-building project resulting in the…
April 8, 2026 The federal government announced over $11 million in funding for three projects under Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program (EIP) – Battery Industry Acceleration Call for Proposals. These investments will support innovation in battery materials and help strengthen Canada’s growing battery and critical minerals value chain, especially in Quebec, which already hosts…
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…