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Introducing Power & Telecom Industry
This is the inaugural issue of Power & Telecom! Covering the utility and telecommunications industry in Canada, from corporate news to new technologies and insightful opinions, P&T will become your first read in the power and telecom industry in Canada. We'll be publishing the second and fourth Thursday of each month with a collection of news and insights from around the industry. This issue is a mix of stories from throughout the year as well as recent news. As our coverage evolves we would love to hear from you on what types of news, stories, and coverage you would like to see from us, please don't hesitate to reach out to our editors, Elle Bremmer and Blake Marchand to share your perspective on the industry. |
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Lineman’s Testing Laboratories’ Comprehensive Expertise Makes Rexel Aquisition an Ideal Partnership
Earlier this year, Rexel announced the acquisition of Lineman’s Testing Laboratories (LTL), which allows Rexel to offer a complementary range of products and services and enhanced opportunities in the value-add market. LTL is a unique company with three comprehensive areas of expertise, Power Technical Services (Electrical Engineering & Substation Services); LTL Utility Supply; and NAIL-accredited High Voltage Testing, Calibration and Factory Authorized Tool and Equipment Repair Services. Read More... |
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Transitioning Canada’s Youth into Our Energy Workforce
As Canada’s energy sector works towards a net-zero carbon economy, the passion and drive of the next generation will be the power behind that transition to a clean energy future. The Canadian workforce is undergoing a dramatic demographic shift. Today’s youth will become the architects of tomorrow who will design and deliver our sustainable energy opportunities and systems. We must empower our youth to become tomorrow’s clean economy leaders. Yet, there remains a youth deficit in our industry. Read More... |
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Government of Canada Announces $19 Million to Support Electricity Modernization in P.E.I.
The Government of Canada is working to deploy smart renewable energy projects and enable grid modernization technologies to support Canada’s clean energy transition, keep our air cleaner and build resilient, healthy communities for everyone to call home, all while creating good-paying, sustainable jobs. Read More... |
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Amendments Will Bring More Renewable Energy, Storage to the Grid in Nova Scotia
Amendments to Nova Scotia’s Electricity Act introduced, October 13, will help add more renewable energy to the grid and clear a path for energy storage solutions. Changes will allow the government to quickly approve innovative energy storage projects that Nova Scotia Power... Read More... |
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Wawakapewin First Nation Energized by Wataynikaneyap Power
Wataynikaneyap Power is pleased to announce the energization of Wawakapewin First Nation. The northern Ontario community was connected to the provincial power grid on August 16, 2023. Upon grid connection, the community turned off the diesel generators which had previously provided them primary power. Read More... |
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Trilliant Completes Eight Customer Deployments of Prime Energy Suite to Help Utilities Improve Demand Response and Power Loss Detection
Trilliant has announced it has completed its eighth customer deployment of Prime Energy Suite in 2023. The company also recently integrated two new meter drivers into its vendor-agnostic data collection engine which supports over 300 residential, commercial and industrial (C&I)... Read More... |
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Saint John Energy Adding Three Tesla Megapack Batteries
Recently, three new Tesla Megapack batteries were delivered to Saint John Energy’s Somerset station, the utility announced on LinkedIn, “giving us access to the largest battery capacity of any electrical utility in Eastern Canada to date, thanks in large part to Natural Resources Canada/Ressources naturelles Canada.” Read More... |
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Hydro One is Investing in Critical Infrastructure to Energize Life in Northeast and Eastern Ontario
The Minister of Energy has directed the Ontario Energy Board to amend Hydro One Networks Inc.’s (Hydro One) transmission license to develop and construct three new priority transmission lines to meet growing electricity demand in northeast and eastern Ontario. Read More... |
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EHRC and Canadian Geographic Education Launch The Great Canadian Electricity Map: Charting a New Era of Clean Energy Education
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) announces the launch of the Great Canadian Electricity Map in partnership with Canadian Geographic Education (CanGEO) at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society headquarters in Ottawa. The groundbreaking initiative will bring interactive maps... Read More... |
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Aecon Announces $150 Million Strategic Investment in Aecon Utilities Group by Oaktree
Aecon Group Inc. announced that funds managed by the Power Opportunities strategy of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree) agreed to make a strategic investment in an Aecon subsidiary, Aecon Utilities Group Inc. (Aecon Utilities), creating an enhanced growth vehicle focused on providing utility infrastructure services across North America. Read More... |
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SaskTel Launches 5G on Over 40 Cell Sites Serving Communities and Highway Corridors Across Saskatchewan
In a recent announcement, SaskTel revealed it had launched 5G on over 40 additional cell sites serving communities and highway corridors across the province. This latest expansion is part of SaskTel’s ongoing initiative to deliver next-generation and hyper-fast wireless connectivity to residents and businesses throughout Saskatchewan. See the table below for a full list of communities and areas that have recently been upgraded to SaskTel 5G service. Read More... |
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Ontario’s Municipal Leaders hear from PUC President & CEO Robert Brewer on Community Wide Smart Grid
Members of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) heard from PUC President & CEO, Robert Brewer on the upcoming launch of the Sault Smart Grid, Canada’s first community-wide smart grid, and the radical transition taking place in the energy sector. Brewer spoke to a packed house on the topic of energy innovation, highlighting the need for municipalities to work with utilities as innovative partners to address the energy transition towards electrification. Read More... |
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Oshawa Power Announces New CEO & Leadership Team
The Oshawa Power Group of Companies proudly presents its new CEO and leadership team, part of their business transformation and modernization plan. Daniel Arbour has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Denise Carpenter, interim President and CEO will resume her role as Board Chair. Mr. Arbour’s employment with Oshawa Power commenced on April 11, 2023. Read More... |
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Westario Power Elects New Board Chair and Vice Chair at Annual Shareholder Meeting
Recently, Westario Power Inc. was pleased to announce the election of a new Board Chair and Vice Chair at its recently concluded Annual Shareholder Meeting. Luke Charbonneau, Mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been elected as the new Board Chair of Westario Power. Chair Charbonneau brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of leadership to the role. Read More... |
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Elexicon Energy President and CEO Wins a Clean50 Award
Elexicon Energy is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Indrani Butany, has received a Canada’s Clean50 Award. Recipients are forward-looking leaders representing the most effective and progressive organizations taking on climate change from every sector, balancing mitigation with adaptation. Read More... |
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Alectra’s Geri Yin Receives 2024 Clean50 Award
Geri Yin, Head of Grid Innovation at Alectra’s Green Energy and Technology (GRE&T) Centre, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Clean50 Award, recognizing exceptional leaders across Canada who have made significant contributions to advancing climate action and developing innovative climate solutions. Read More... |
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Toronto Hydro Earns Spot on Canada’s 2024 Clean16 for Sustainability Efforts
Toronto Hydro has been recognized as a sustainability leader by Canada’s 2024 Clean50, in addition to earning a spot on Canada’s Clean16 list as a top contributor in the category of Traditional Energy. Read More... |
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EVLO Energy Storage Inc. Wins Prestigious Recognition for Its Innovative Project in Parent, Quebec
EVLO Energy Storage Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 2023 Landmark Application of Energy Storage Award from Energy Storage Canada. EVLO was chosen for its ground-breaking and innovative application of energy storage technology in Parent, Quebec. Read More... |
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