Saturday, June 14, 2025
Ground broken on Alberta solar projects
GP JOULE North America announced it has broken ground on a 106-megawatt solar PV portfolio for Concord Pacific. “GP JOULE is proud to work with…
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SaskPower to invest over $7M to improve service in downtown Regina
A thriving downtown needs reliable power, and SaskPower is investing over $7 million in Regina’s central business district this year to upgrade its electrical system…
TTC Approves Framework to Electrify Bus Fleet
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is leveraging its clean electricity production and electrification expertise to help reduce transportation sector emissions. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) board…
SaskPower Refurbishing E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station
E.B. Campbell Hydroelectric Station, which was first commissioned in 1963, is undergoing a thorough and comprehensive refurbishment that will run until spring 2025. The station…
Canada’s Largest Solar Energy Facility Now Operational in Alberta
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation along with partner Obton A/S, have achieved operational status for the 132MWac Claresholm Solar Project, which is now producing clean, renewable power…
Milestone Achieved for Appalaches-Maine Interconnection Line project
The Quebec government has given the green light to the Appalaches–Maine Interconnection Line project. This decision follows a 20-month environmental assessment process and a sustained…
Funding for recreation and green infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan
More than $53 million in joint funding for 24 recreation and green infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will help the province address infrastructure improvements to arenas,…
Canada renewable power report reveals new industry trends
Canada’s biggest oil-producing province, Alberta, is expected to see the fastest growth in renewable energy capacity between 2018 and 2023, according to a new report…
New Brunswick receives support for SMR infrastructure development
New support for small modular reactor (SMR) research and technology development in New Brunswick will help produce non-emitting energy and reduce storage of nuclear waste.…
Keeyask, Canada’s newest hydro project, complete ahead of schedule
Renewable electricity has started being produced at Keeyask Generating Station in Manitoba, six-months ahead of the project’s control schedule. A further six units will be…
Investments for two green infrastructure projects in B.C.
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have confirmed funding for two green infrastructure projects that will be key to transitioning the communities to renewable…
Yukon tables investments for infrastructure and renewable energy
Yukon Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver has tabled a $1.79 billion budget that includes significant investments in community infrastructure and renewable energy projects. “Having…
Location and commitment announced for Yukon Energy project
Yukon Energy has announced that a site on Robert Service Way near the Alaska Highway will be the future home of its grid-scale energy storage…
New recommendations and leadership for BC Hydro’s site C
The British Columbia government is acting to address the challenges facing Site C from COVID-19 and other factors to ensure the energy infrastructure project is…
Pirate Harbour wind energy pilot underway in Nova Scotia
Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP), a leading paper manufacturer, has taken another significant step in the development process for a 112-megawatt wind farm with the installation…
Support for infrastructure renewal in three Alberta communities
Maintenance upgrades at Alberta government facilities will support new construction jobs and boost economic recovery in Calgary, Edmonton, and Wetaskiwin. Together, the governments of Canada…
Quebec proceeds with historic Apuiat wind farm project
The Quebec government and local Innu communities are moving forward with a historic partnership that will enable the large-scale Apuiat wind farm project to become…
Comtech appoints Hugo Blasutta head of advisory board
Comtech Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Hugo Blasutta as Chair of the firm’s Advisory Board. “I’m extremely pleased that Hugo has joined our Advisory…
On the way to net zero at Ottawa library and archives
Significant enhancements to achieve net-zero carbon are being made to the joint Ottawa Public Library (OPL)–Library and Archives Canada (LAC) facility, which will soon take…
B.C. charges ahead with electric vehicle infrastructure support
British Columbia municipalities and businesses building their light-duty fleets of electric vehicles (EVs) have access to new rebates and supports for charging infrastructure through CleanBC’s…
Gas tax funds available for infrastructure projects in New Brunswick
Organizations in New Brunswick representing local service districts can now apply for $55 million in infrastructure project funding under the federal Gas Tax Fund. “The…
New Indigenous-led solar energy project for NWT
The Ministry of Natural Resources has awarded Grant Sullivan, one of 14 Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative (IODI) energy champions and current president of Nihtat Energy Ltd.…
EV integration infrastructure support for Nova Scotia
The government of Canada is investing funds to help Nova Scotia Power establish cost-effective energy solutions for an electric vehicle (EV) smart grid–integrated system. “As…
Canada Infrastructure Bank and Oneida Energy Storage sign MOU
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Oneida Energy Storage LP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in support of the Oneida Energy Storage project…