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EFC Ottawa Day 2024: The Business Case for Accelerating Canada’s Net-Zero Transition
By Blake Marchand
On February 26th and 27th Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) executives and members returned to Parliament Hill for their second ‘Ottawa Day’ to advocate on behalf of their members and the electrical and automation industry as the country continues to progress toward net-zero. The main objective of the delegation is to involve key industry members in the planning and implementation of decarbonization efforts to lessen the impacts of climate change through electrification. Read More... |
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“I’m Sorry, I Don’t Know the Answer.”
By Keith Sones
“I’m sorry, I don’t know the answer.” The interviewer placed his paper on the table and smiled at me. The expression on his face reminded me of how one might look at a new puppy who had just had an accident on the carpet. Translation – ‘I feel sorry for you because you’re not very competent but I’m still the boss and I’m not very happy with you and there will be consequences’. Read More... |
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Report
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Directing Decarbonization: Examining Regulatory Barriers to a Cleaner Grid
Canadian electricity systems must implement wide-ranging changes to meet decarbonization targets, and regulatory authorities can play a central role in facilitating this transition. However, regulatory structures as they currently stand are not well-suited to facilitate the scale of investments that are necessary to meet the nation’s climate goals. Read More... |
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Report
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Electricity Canada’s Sixth Annual State of the Canadian Electricity Report
A new report by Electricity Canada says that building a bigger, cleaner, more reliable grid is not progressing as fast as it needs to if we want to meet our net zero targets by mid-century. And, in some cases, it’s not progressing at all. Getting To Yes, Electricity Canada’s sixth annual State to the Canadian electricity industry report discusses what the electricity industry is facing in terms of regulation and legislation – the obstacles that are slowing down building, and the solutions that could help overcome them. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Maximize Solar Power with Nexans Cables
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Daily News
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Government Directs AESO to Move Forward with Market Design Engagement
The Minister of Affordability and Utilities (MAU) has directed the AESO to move forward with stakeholder engagement and detailed design on our Restructured Energy Market Recommendation (REM Recommendation). The AESO will leverage the collective knowledge of the electricity industry, and work with the Market Surveillance Administrator, to develop the technical design by the end of 2024. Read More... |
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Cutting the Ribbon on the Largest Battery Energy Storage System in New Brunswick
Representatives from Neqotkuk (also known as Tobique First Nation), Saint John Energy, and Natural Forces joined together for the inauguration of a large battery energy storage system, which is part of the Burchill Wind Project in Saint John, New Brunswick. Originally announced in the spring of 2022, the Burchill Wind Project partnership is a $95 million Indigenous-led project, which received nearly $50 million in funding from Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program to help deploy the project’s 10 wind turbine generators. Read More... |
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Spring Coulee Solar Project Begins Commercial Operations
Evolugen, the Canadian renewable energy platform of Brookfield, announced in February that commercial operations have begun on Spring Coulee Solar Project (the Project), which is the first utility solar facility in Alberta to be operated and managed by Evolugen. The 42 MWdc solar farm, located northeast of Cardston, Alberta, is expected to generate close to 70 GWh of renewable electricity annually, the equivalent of powering approximately 9,850 Alberta homes per year. Read More... |
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SaskEnergy Launches Homes Beyond Code Program
SaskEnergy is incentivizing customers to build new homes at higher energy efficiency levels than required by the current National Building Code of Canada 2020. Rebates of up to $9000 are available for homes built to energy codes above Tier #2. “Our government is pleased with SaskEnergy’s efforts to help Saskatchewan homebuyers purchase energy efficient homes through the Homes Beyond Code Program,” said David Buckingham, MLA for Saskatoon Westview. Read More... |
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Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities Releases Map Showing Viewscape Restriction Zones for Renewable Energy Projects
In February 2024, the Minister of Affordability and Utilities announced several policy changes to the renewable energy project approval process, which are partially based on an inquiry conducted by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) into the ongoing economic, orderly, and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta. One of the policy changes included... Read More... |
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OEB Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code
The Ontario Energy Board has issued the final Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code (DSC) to enable flexible hosting capacity arrangements. These amendments will allow electricity distributors to use innovative technologies to connect more Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to the power grid, optimizing the capacity available on the distribution system. Read More... |
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The Electric Circuit Inaugurates its Largest Fast-Charging Point at La Porte de l’Érable Rest Area
The Electric Circuit is pleased to announce the commissioning of its largest fast-charging point at the La Porte de l’Érable rest area located at Exit 228 on Highway 20. In addition to the four 50-kW fast-charge stations already at the site, the Electric Circuit is adding eight 180-kW power sharing charging stations and two ABB E-mobility 350-kW charging stations. Read More... |
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Government of Canada Invests $16.7 Million to Support Ontario’s Power Grid Operator With Delivering Reliable, Affordable and Clean Energy
As more people in Ontario ride electrified public transit, shift to electric vehicles and adopt electric heat pumps, and as Ontario businesses and industries continue to green their operations, an abundant supply of clean, reliable and affordable electricity is needed. In fact, Ontario’s electricity grid operator, the IESO, expects that Ontario’s electricity needs will increase by 40 percent over the next two decades. Read More... |
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Government of Canada Announces Funding to Support Domestic Critical Minerals Value Chains and Create Good Jobs in the Northwest Territories
Canada is committed to supporting strong domestic value chains for critical minerals and the clean technologies and energy sources they enable. The Government of Canada is focused on increasing mineral and energy security, creating good jobs and supporting economic opportunities across critical mineral value chains, from upstream exploration and extraction to downstream processing, manufacturing and recycling. Read More... |
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Kelsey Bond Accepts Position of National Sales Manager at Electric Avenue
Electric Avenue is pleased to announce that Kelsey Bond has accepted the position of National Sales Manager at Electric Avenue, effective immediately. Since her start with the company in 2022, Kelsey has exemplified the type of dedication, innovation, and leadership that propels the company forward. Read More... |
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Chair of London Hydro Board Announces CEO’s Retirement
The Chair of the London Hydro Board of Directors, Connie Graham, wishes to share with you the bittersweet announcement about the retirement of their long-serving CEO, Dr. Vinay Sharma. Dr. Sharma has worked a total of 26 years at London Hydro, leading the company for the last 15 years. Vinay will be retiring this August. Read More... |
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PUC Wins Provincial Award for Innovation Excellence
PUC is proud to announce that it was selected as the winner of the prestigious Innovation Excellence Award at this year’s Electricity Distributors Association (EDA)’s Awards Ceremony in Toronto. The EDA Awards recognize outstanding achievements and innovations within the energy and utility sector, highlighting organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership, and commitment to advancing industry standards. Read More... |
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GrandBridge Energy Recognized With by EDA with Performance Excellence Award
The Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) recognized GrandBridge Energy’s commitment to excellence with the 2023 Local Distribution Company (LDC) Performance Excellence Award at its annual awards ceremony on March 25. Sarah Hughes, President & CEO of GrandBridge Energy, proudly accepted the award on behalf of all employees. Read More... |
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Elexicon Energy Recognized by EDA for Sustainability Excellence
Elexicon Energy is the inaugural recipient of the Electricity Distributor Association’s (EDA) Sustainability Excellence Award for its commitment to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. The award was presented last night at the EDA’s annual awards gala, celebrating Ontario’s top-performing local distribution companies. Read More... |
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Electricity Distributors Association Honours Outstanding Local Hydro Achievements in Ontario
Top-performing distribution utilities from across Ontario were honoured Monday evening at the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) Awards Gala. This annual celebration acknowledges a spectrum of key accomplishments, outstanding customer service and sustainability programs, innovations, and best practices on the part of the companies that deliver the Power of Local Hydro across Ontario. Read More... |
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Upcoming Events & Daily News
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- EV & Charging Expo 2024: May 1-2
Join Electric Autonomy, an independent news platform reporting on Canada’s transition to electric vehicles, autonomous transportation and new mobility services, for the EV & Charging Expo 2024 on May 1-2 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto.
- CanREA Operations Summit, Calgary: April 10-11, 2024
The fourth annual edition of CanREA’s Operations Summit, the largest conference and exhibition devoted to the operations and maintenance of renewable energy and energy storage sites in Canada, is coming to Calgary in 2024.
- EHRC’s Agents of Change 2024 – April 10
This national forum brings together Canada’s electricity sector leaders, HR directors and our sector’s DEI champions to equip participants with current best practices and valuable resources to address the challenges experienced by women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQQIP2SAA and newcomers to Canada.
- CanREA Concerned about Alberta Uncertainty
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is concerned about prolonged and increasing uncertainty for Alberta’s renewable energy and energy storage industry, after new documents were released by the provincial government and the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO).
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