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The Future of Utilities Lies in the 3Ds of Power Generation: Decentralization, Decarbonization, and Digitalization
By Jay Misheal – Business Development Manager of Utility Electrification Solutions at ABB Canada
The power industry’s aging infrastructure has forced it to undertake the largest transformation in decades, one that will modernize the grid and make it more resilient. This comes at a time when electric vehicle adoption is on the rise, regulators are legislating less greenhouse gas emissions, and many companies are moving away from fossil fuels. All of this is demanding more from electrical power utilities. Read More... |
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Celebrating Industry
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EHRC Celebrates Leadership at 11th Annual Awards of Excellence
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), celebrated the winners of its 2023 Awards of Excellence in Toronto. This prestigious event gathered industry stakeholders nationwide to recognize and applaud the outstanding achievements of innovative HR leaders within Canada’s electricity sector. Read More... |
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Project Overview
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Wataynikaneyap Power Project: First Nations Controlling Development on their Land
The Wataynikaneyap project connects 17 First Nations to the provincial power grid, capital cost is estimated at $1.9 billion. The project is owned by 24 First Nations in partnership with Fortis Inc, as well as other private investors. The ownership model is unprecedented with First Nations controlling development on their land. The First Nations also maintain ability to increase their ownership and control to 100% 25-years after in service operation date. Read More... |
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Manitoba Hydro Appoints New Interim President and CEO
Manitoba Hydro announced announced Jay Grewal is leaving the Crown utility after five years in the position. In addition, Manitoba Hydro-Electric Board Chair Ben Graham said that Hal Turner, the utility’s current Vice-President of Asset Planning & Delivery, will act as interim president and CEO effective immediately. Turner joined Manitoba Hydro in 1995. Read More... |
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ABB Appoints Sandra Pedro as Director, Sales & Marketing, Utility Market, Electrification, Canada
ABB’s Electrification business area announces the appointment of Sandra Pedro to the newly created role of Director, Sales and Marketing for the Utility Market, Electrification, Canada. Pedro joins ABB from Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), a national, not-for-profit industry association, where she was responsible for the strategic management of members and corporate partnerships. Read More... |
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CIB Committing $138.2M in Loans to Nova Scotia Energy Storage Project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is committing $138.2 million to support the development of Atlantic Canada’s largest planned energy storage project by Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NS Power) in collaboration with Wskijinu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency Ltd. (WMA), an economic limited partnership owned by 13 Mi’kmaw communities. Read More... |
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SaskPower Selects Proponent for New 100-megawatt Solar Facility Near Estevan
Following a comprehensive competition, SaskPower has selected Iyuhána Solar LP (Iyuhána Solar) to construct and operate Saskatchewan’s largest solar facility to date in the Estevan area. With a total generating capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), this emissions-free solar facility will produce enough power for the equivalent of approximately 25,000 homes. Read More... |
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Ontario Supporting Plan to Refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the next steps toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units (units 5-8). Once refurbished, Pickering would produce a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity, equivalent to powering two million homes, helping to meet increasing demand from electrification and fuelling the province’s economic growth. Read More... |
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St. Catharines Receives $5.6M in Upgrades from Alectra Utilities to Improve Infrastructure and Reliability
In 2023, Alectra invested $5.6 million to construct and renew infrastructure, which will improve power reliability across the City of St. Catharines. This significant investment is part of Alectra’s ongoing commitment to modernize the city’s power grid and enhance reliability as the demand for electricity continues to rise. Read More... |
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New Design Options for the Clean Electricity Regulations
The federal government released an update on the consultations and on the design options being considered for the final Clean Electricity Regulations. These options address the feedback received during the last six months of extensive consultations with provincial and territorial governments... Read More... |
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Electricity Canada Submits 2024 Pre-Budget Consultation Brief
On February 9th, Electricity Canada submitted a brief for Finance Canada’s pre-budget consultation ahead of Budget 2024. The brief focuses on implementing the investments made in the 2023 Federal Budget and streamlining the processes for both delivering clean electricity and building the infrastructure for it. Read More... |
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SYNERGY NORTH President & CEO to Retire
The SYNERGY NORTH Board of Directors have announced that Tim Wilson, President & CEO of SYNERGY NORTH, has informed the Board of his retirement, effective May 15, 2024. Wilson has had an extensive career with the utility, joining Thunder Bay Hydro as the Manager of Market Compliance in 2001. Read More... |
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SaskPower, Unifor Approve New CBA
A new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) has been reached between SaskPower and UNIFOR. The new CBA was ratified by Unifor and SaskPower on February 14, 2024 and is retroactive to January 1, 2023. The agreement will see general wage increases of 3% for 2023 and 2024, and 2% for 2025. Read More... |
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CAPEI Developing New Recruitment Strategy to Address Critical Shortage of Skilled Trades Across Atlantic Canada
Construction Association of Prince Edward Island (CAPEI) to develop and implement regional immigration plan to help address critical shortages in the sector. The need to increase the number of skilled tradespeople in Atlantic Canada’s construction sector has never been greater. Read More... |
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More Training, Support for Skilled Trades Professionals in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is making it easier for people to become certified in the skilled trades sector with two new initiatives as part of the plan to grow Nova Scotia’s skilled trades workforce. Funding more training seats in high-demand trades has resulted in almost 200 apprentices being moved off wait lists and into technical training to continue their journey to certification. Read More... |
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- Ontario Making it Easier to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Starting May 27, 2024, all local utilities will follow a streamlined process for EV charging connections that will make it easier to set up new charging stations and support the adoption of electric vehicles in Ontario.
- SaskPower and GE Hitachi Sign Agreement to Advance Small Modular Reactor Development
Representatives from SaskPower and GE Vernova’s Nuclear business, GE Hitachi (GEH), met in Regina to sign an important agreement to advance small modular reactor (SMR) development in Saskatchewan.
- Government of Canada Announces Investment in Gatineau Clean Hydrogen Production
The federal government announced an investment of more than $3.3 million in Gazifère Inc. for a clean fuels project in Gatineau, Quebec, for a total project cost of over $7.3 million. The investment will support Gazifère in conducting a hydrogen blending feasibility study.
- Alberta and Colorado Sign MOU to Increase Information Sharing on Energy Best Practices
On Jan. 31, Premier Danielle Smith and Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to align regulation, enhance collaboration and increase information sharing on best practices in key energy and environmental areas including carbon capture, utilization and storage, methane emission reduction, hydrogen development and geothermal energy.
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