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Ontario Exploring Options to Reduce Electricity Rates for Public EV Chargers
Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, has asked the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to explore options for an Electric Vehicle Charger Discount Electricity Rate as the province continues to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EV). A new rate would reduce the cost of electricity for public EV chargers in areas where demand for the service is only beginning to emerge, making charging infrastructure more economical in more communities and giving Ontario drivers the confidence they need to transition to electric vehicles. Read More... |
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Siemens Introduces Depot360 Zero-Emission EV Fleet Management Services
At this year’s EV & Charging Expo, hosted by Electric Autonomy, Siemens made a significant announcement, introducing their zero-emission fleet management services, Depot360 Managed Services and Depot360 CaaS (Charging-as-a-Service). Faisal Kazi, CEO of Siemens Canada and Theresa Cooke, Head of Global Customer Success, Managed Charging for Siemens took part in the announcement alongside Dave Tanel, Strategic Fleet EV Programs & Partnerships Manager for Geotab, who partnered on the initiative. Read More... |
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Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Read More... |
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Report: Tesla Cuts 500 Employee Supercharger Team
A leaked internal memo revealed that Tesla plans to cut its Supercharger department. Slow EV sales for Tesla has resulted in cost cutting measures by the company, including 14,000 roles being made redundent. The Supercharger team oversees Tesla’s charging network. Read More... |
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Changing Scene
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CIMA+ Chosen by BC Hydro to Deliver Transmission and Distribution Engineering and Project Delivery Services
CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms, is pleased to announce they have been chosen by BC Hydro & Power Authority (BC Hydro) to work directly with them as one team on providing Transmission and Distribution Engineering and Project Delivery Services. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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EvoPacTTM – The Next Generation of Digital MV Circuit Breakers
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Building Retrofits
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CIB to Provide $70M Financing to CAPREIT to Retrofit 60 Multi-Residential Buildings
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has reached financial close on a $70 million loan to CAPREIT to finance deep energy and decarbonization upgrades at selected buildings. Installation of new energy conservation equipment is planned to benefit residents living in approximately 14,000 suites. Read More... |
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2024 OEN Scholarships – Applications Now Being Accepted
Members of the Ontario Energy Network (OEN) encourage post-secondary students to explore the many exciting career opportunities in the Ontario energy sector. OEN is a not-for-profit organization which provides networking opportunities in support of the energy industry in Ontario, as well as supporting charities important to the sector and an industry-focused scholarship program. In order to continue to thrive, our vital industry needs to recruit talented young people and a diverse workforce. Read More... |
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$4,000 in Bursaries for Women Entering the Electricity Industry from EHRC
EHRC is offering two $2,000 bursaries for women entering or currently enrolled in a trades or STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program. Year after year, the data consistently shows that men outnumber women in technology, engineering, and trades jobs in Canada’s electricity industry. Read More... |
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CIB, Alexander First Nation, FNpower, and Concord Partner on Tilley Solar Project
Alexander First Nation, First Nation Power Development (FNpower), Concord Green Energy (a subsidiary of Concord Pacific), and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) have reached financial close on the Tilley Solar Project. The CIB committed $33 million to the Tilley Solar project, located 200 kilometres southeast of Calgary in Newell, Alberta, on Treaty 7 Territory. Read More... |
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Util-Assist Celebrates Their Supporting Role in PUC Distribution’s Award Winning Sault Smart Grid Project
Sault Ste. Marie’s PUC Distribution Inc. (PUC) received the prestigious Innovation Excellence Award during this year’s Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) Awards Ceremony in Toronto. The award recognized PUC’s groundbreaking Sault Smart Grid project as the first community-wide smart grid system in Canada. Read More... |
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Agreement Between the Conseil des Innus d’Unamen Shipu and Hydro-Québec Approved by the Government of Québec
The Conseil des Innus d’Unamen Shipu and Hydro-Québec today signed the Mishta Uashat Lac-Robertson Agreement following its approval by the Government of Québec. This agreement aims to resolve, in a spirit of mutual respect and trust, all outstanding disputes related to the construction, operation and maintenance of Lac-Robertson generating station in the Côte-Nord region. Read More... |
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First Nations Power Authority and SaskEnergy Sign Memorandum of Understanding
First Nations Power Authority of Saskatchewan (FNPA) and SaskEnergy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide a framework to explore sustainable energy security solutions for non-gasified First Nations communities and to increase Indigenous economic participation through cleaner energy initiatives. Read More... |
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Geothermal
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Alberta is Creating Geothermal Test Site to Advance Drilling Innovation
Geothermal energy uses naturally occurring heat within the earth to heat water and buildings and generate power, with few emissions or environmental impacts. Alberta has vast pockets of heat below ground, making the province Canada’s geothermal leader, but testing and developing new technologies can be a barrier for many companies. Unlike the United States, Japan and other countries, Canada does not currently have an open-access test site to help spur innovation. Read More... |
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Energy Efficiency
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SaskPower Launches Commercial Energy Optimization Program
As part of SaskPower’s commitment to energy efficiency, the utility has launched the new Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP) to support SaskPower business customers in becoming more energy efficient and to help save money on their power bills. The program will provide large, medium, and small business customers with easy access to technical, analytical, and financial support to increase their energy efficiency. Read More... |
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Vivek Sood Appointed to Nova Scotia Power Board of Directors
The Nova Scotia Power Board of Directors is extending a warm welcome to its newest member, Vivek Sood. Born in Uganda, raised in Pictou County, and living in Halifax, Vivek has spent over 30 years working in Crown corporations, publicly traded companies, and the provincial government. Read More... |
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Electricity Canada’s “Faces of the Industry” Award Honours Leadership and Innovation in the Electricity Sector
The Faces of the Industry award highlights the work of six individuals who have shown outstanding achievement within the electricity sector. These individuals have been selected from every region of Canada,and come from every part of the industry including executive leadership, communications, engineering, safety and public engagement. What they all have in common is leadership and innovation. Read More... |
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- EV Charging Infrastructure Canada 2024
EV Charging Infrastructure 2024 is where leading automotive manufacturers will meet with electrical charge port developers, electrical grid operators, city planners, and policymakers to explore and establish robust electrical infrastructure and charge ports to meet the needs of the new generation of electric vehicles.
- GENERATE 2024: May 23-24
GENERATE is an annual conference hosted by Clean Energy BC. This two-day conference + trade show is attended by industry professionals, project developers, suppliers, operators, policy designers, innovators, First Nations and academics.
- Energy Storage Alberta – CanREA Summit: June 5
Alberta is designing a Restructured Energy Market and energy storage will play a big role. For Alberta’s energy storage players, this means new and exciting opportunities are emerging. Learn more at Energy Storage Alberta—CanREA Summit, taking place in downtown Calgary on June 5, 2024. This full-day conference will be devoted to examining how energy storage can operate in Alberta’s changing marketplace going forward.
- Net-Zero Quebec—CanREA Summit: May 14
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is proud to launch a new conference series this spring. Each CanREA Summit will be unique, offering a deep, focused and specialized dive into topics relevant to a particular region of Canada, such as energy storage in Alberta, achieving carbon neutrality in Quebec and financing the development of renewable energy across Canada.
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