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…
April 7, 2026 Saint John Energy 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. By lowering maintenance costs and enabling the future integration of renewable energy resources, these modernizations will improve grid capacity, reliability, efficiency and resiliency —…
April 7, 2026 Hydro-Québec has launched a major project to increase capacity at Saint-Jean substation in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The work will help meet the rising electricity demand in Montréal’s West Island while helping to improve service quality. Work to convert the substation—which currently serves some households and businesses in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Pointe-Claire, Kirkland and Beaconsfield—to 315/25 kV…
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…