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Feature
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Electricity Demand in Ontario to Grow by 75 per cent by 2050
According to a new annual forecast from the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), electricity demand in Ontario is anticipated to grow 75 per cent by 2050, higher than previously forecast, with annual consumption rising from 151 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2025 to 263 TWh in 2050. Read More... |
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Sustainable Buildings
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Canada’s First Certified Zero-Carbon Building Offsets its Energy Use Over Three Years with Rooftop and Carport Solar System
The evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park in Waterloo, Ontario, has become self-sufficient in electricity following the installation of an innovative DC-optimized rooftop and carport solar system. Over a three year period, the system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy costs. Read More... |
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District Energy
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Mississauga, Region of Peel, Enwave and Lakeview Village Break Ground on Ambitious District Energy Project
The City of Mississauga, Lakeview Community Partners Limited (LCPL), Enwave Lakeview Corporation and the Region of Peel celebrated the groundbreaking of a new district energy system at Lakeview Village. Once fully operational, the Lakeview Village district energy system is positioned to be the first of its kind in Ontario and the largest in Canada. Read More... |
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Upcoming Event
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New Date Announced for Nova Scotia Offshore Wind R&D Forum
Net Zero Atlantic is pleased to announce a new date and other details for the Nova Scotia Offshore Wind R&D Forum: On November 18, 2024, offshore wind stakeholders are invited to the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel for immersive conversations on the top issues of the day. Read More... |
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Projects
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Hydro-Québec Commissions Des Irlandais Substation and Opens the Door to the Creation of a Memorial Site
Hydro-Québec is commissioning its newest facility, Des Irlandais substation, in Montréal’s Le Sud-Ouest borough and transferring part of the land south of the substation to the Montreal Irish Monument Park Foundation. In doing so, Hydro-Québec is opening the door to the creation of a site to commemorate the 6,000 Irish immigrants who lost their lives to typhus in Montréal in 1847. The space will change the face of one of the city’s gateways, enhancing the view for everyone who crosses Victoria Bridge into Montréal. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Storm-Safe Service Entrance Disconnects
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Manitoba’s Affordable Energy Plan Launches Historic Partnerships in Wind Generation
The Manitoba government is unveiling the plan to build the next generation of affordable energy, Premier Wab Kinew, Finance Minister Adrien Sala, minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro, and Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced. For the first time in the province’s history, the Manitoba Affordable Energy Plan formalizes into government policy Indigenous-owned, utility-scale electricity resource supply through the creation of government-to-government partnerships with Indigenous nations in wind generation, while ensuring Manitoba Hydro stays public. Read More... |
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Ontario Releases New Report: Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future: The Pressing Case for More Power
The Ontario government released Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future: The Pressing Case for More Power, outlining the challenges facing the province as demand for energy continues to rapidly grow, as well as the province’s path to managing this demand. The government also announced it would release the province’s first-ever Integrated Energy Plan with a generational horizon out to 2050, which will ensure the entire energy sector is aligned behind the government’s pro-growth agenda to reduce costs and province-wide emissions. Read More... |
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Cortec: Tips for Restoring Rusty Turbines to Tip-Top Condition
Turbines are critical power plant assets that are both dynamic and vulnerable at the same time. Keeping them in pristine condition is ideal for maximum efficiency and service life. However, some environments naturally set this ideal up for failure. Salt buildup on turbine blades in coastal power plants can slow down rotation and power generation. Likewise, H2S and various minerals in geothermal steam can create problems from corrosion and scale buildup. Read More... |
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Single Phase Pad Mounted Transformer
These transformers are designed with capacities ranging from 25kVA up to 500kVA. They can accommodate primary voltages of up to 34.5kV and are built with a secondary voltage of 120/240V. Each transformer is custom-built to customer specifications in accordance with CSA C227.3 and C802.1 Energy Efficiency Standards, ensuring both performance and energy efficiency. Read More... |
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- RESA Power Significantly Expands Its Medium Voltage Power System Supply and Engineering Capability with the Acquisition of Prime Engineering Ltd.
RESA Power, LLC has announced the acquisition of Prime Engineering Ltd. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Prime is a full-service electrical design, engineering, supply, and services business that has specialized in medium voltage electrical power and control systems, as well as providing electrical field services, since 2010.
- Saskatchewan Delays Adoption of Tier 3 Energy Efficiency Standards to January 2026
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Government Relations is delaying the implementation of Tier 3 energy efficiency in buildings across the province by one year, to January 2026. In January 2024, Saskatchewan adopted the 2020 edition of the National Building Code (NBC) by regulation under The Construction Codes Act.
- SAE International® Continues to Power EV Innovation Standards with Release of J3400 EV Coupler Recommended Practice
SAE International® announces the release of the SAE J3400TM: NACS Electric Vehicle Coupler Technical Recommended Practice (RP), a major milestone in the advancement of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The SAE J3400TM RP establishes a robust framework for EV charging in North America including general physical, electrical, functional, safety, and performance requirements for the rollout of the industry-developed standard later this year.
- IESO Market Renewal Rule Amendments Approved by Board
“For several years now, the IESO has been working closely with stakeholders to prepare for the renewal of our electricity markets in 2025. Today, we reached another major milestone as the IESO’s Board of Directors approved the market rule amendments needed to operationalize the renewed markets,” IESO announced via LinkedIn.
- Alectra Utilities Neetu Garcha receives 2025 Canada’s Clean50 Emerging Leader Award
Neetu Garcha, Project Lead of Grid Innovation at Alectra Utilities’ Green Energy and Technology (GRE&T) Centre, has been named a 2025 Emerging Leader by Canada’s Clean50. This prestigious recognition highlights Neetu’s outstanding contributions to climate action and her leadership in advancing electrification of transportation.
- RESA Power Significantly Expands Its Medium Voltage Power System Supply and Engineering Capability with the Acquisition of Prime Engineering Ltd.
RESA Power, LLC has announced the acquisition of Prime Engineering Ltd. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Prime is a full-service electrical design, engineering, supply, and services business that has specialized in medium voltage electrical power and control systems, as well as providing electrical field services, since 2010.
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