January 15, 2026 100 MW Mino Giizis facility will be operational by 2028 The Saskatchewan Power Corporation (SaskPower) and First Nations Power Authority (FNPA) have announced Neoen as the winning bid in their joint competitive request for proposals for a 100 MW solar energy project. The power purchase agreement (PPA) covers 100 per cent of the output…
January 15, 2026 Northern Transformer Corporation recently completed a strategic capital planning initiative designed to support long-term growth and future infrastructure development. Through the use of advanced analytical and simulation-driven approaches, NTC evaluated multiple capital investment scenarios, gaining deeper insight into capacity planning and operational requirements. This initiative underscores NTC’s commitment to disciplined capital planning,…
January 15, 2026 The Ontario government has approved the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) recommendation to build a new underwater electricity transmission line from near the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to the downtown core and eastern portion of the City of Toronto. This first-of-its-kind high-voltage underwater transmission line in Ontario ensures the province will keep…
January 15, 2026 Parc éolien Canton MacNider Commandité inc., a partnership formed by Clearlight Energy and the Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est, is pleased to announce that the Government of Québec has authorized the construction of the Canton MacNider Wind Farm Project. Located between the municipalities of Saint-Damase and Saint-Noël in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, the…
December 17, 2025 British Columbia’s first Indigenous owned and operated solar plant located in a non-integrated area is now online, delivering clean electricity to BC Hydro’s Masset microgrid and marking a meaningful step toward reducing diesel reliance in remote communities. Developed by Tll Yahda Energy, a partnership of Skidegate Band Council, Old Massett Village Council and…
December 17, 2025 A defining feature of downtown Vancouver’s alleyways for nearly eight decades has now disappeared. BC Hydro has completed a landmark project to remove H‑Frame electrical structures that once lined Gastown, Chinatown and the downtown core, replacing them with modern underground systems to improve safety, reliability and aesthetics in some of the city’s…
December 10, 2025 Located in the Rural Municipality of Dufferin, Saskatchewan, on Treaty 4 territory, Wicehtowak Solar will deliver 32.4 MW of renewable energy, supplying power to the Saskatchewan grid and delivering energy directly to the nearby K+S Potash Canada mine. The project will be under a 30-year virtual power purchase agreement with Saskatchewan Power Corporation’s Renewable…
December 10, 2025 Foundational step towards moving transformational energy project forward The early works of BC Hydro’s North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) project includes pre-construction activities such as project planning, engineering, fieldwork, procurements, consultation with First Nation communities, stakeholder engagements and enabling works to improve site access. Northwest British Columbia is experiencing significant growth across…
December 10. 2025 The Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to refurbish four CANDU nuclear reactors at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. To support the government’s plan to protect Ontario workers and the province’s long-term energy security, the refurbishment will extend the facility’s operations to deliver affordable, reliable and clean power for…
December 10, 2025 The Tilley Solar Project has officially reached its commissioning phase, marking the final project milestone and the advancement of clean energy and First Nation renewable energy leadership in Alberta. The now fully operational 23.6 MW project could generate enough renewable power to offset approximately 14,200 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year, contributing to Canada’s…
November 25, 2025 BC Hydro has energized its first-ever portable skid-mounted fast charging station in Lumby, marking a breakthrough in how electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure can be deployed quickly and flexibly across British Columbia. The skid-mounted station is a fully self-contained unit built on a metal frame and is designed for rapid deployment with minimal…
November 25, 2025 On November 21, the Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines directed the Ontario Energy Board to amend Hydro One Networks Inc.’s transmission licence to develop and construct a new priority transmission line between Bowmanville and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The proposed project is a new double-circuit 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line…
November 25, 2025 SaskPower is exploring the potential to build a 55-megawatt (MW) natural gas facility in the Meadow Lake area, replacing an existing power plant that has reached end of life. “SaskPower continues to make significant investments into the provincial power system to ensure reliable and affordable power for customers,” said Jeremy Harrison, Minister…
Construction of the Aspen Power Station near Lanigan has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for local businesses. Including design and procurement, the project, which began construction in the spring of 2024, is now nearing the halfway point. $558 million has been committed to 189 Saskatchewan businesses through the Aspen Power Station project, including $263.5…
November 25, 2025 Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Canada, visited the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Hydroelectric Project to highlight the Government of Canada’s efforts to build one Canadian economy and build Canada’s leadership in the clean energy sector. This project is part of the second tranche of projects being referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO) for further…
November 25, 2025 Boralex update on development and construction activities: Boralex also submitted wind project proposals as part of the LT2 request for proposals in Ontario and is preparing for upcoming tender calls in Ontario. Source