Thursday, May 1, 2025
Alberta joins small-scale nuclear energy initiative
The province of Alberta has announced that it will enter into an agreement with three other provinces to explore emerging, small-scale nuclear technology that could…
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Province provides updates on Muskrat Falls Inquiry recommendations
Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, have provided an update on the progress of recommendations from the…
OPG launches Canadian nuclear sustainability centre
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is launching the Centre for Canadian Nuclear Sustainability in Pickering. The world class facility is expected to attract skilled jobs, innovative…
New report reveals views on careers in electricity
Why do young people make up far less of the electricity workforce than other sectors? “Generation Impact: Future Workforce Perspectives,” the newest study from Electricity…
CaGBC measures impact of green building initiatives
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently launched a new initiative designed to rally support for a green recovery that includes green building. Industry leaders Real…
Infrastructure investment and record demand for SaskEnergy
The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced that infrastructure investment and record demand have lead to a successful period for SaskEnergy in 2019-2020. Demand from industrial…
Government moves to modernize Ontario Energy Board
The Government of Ontario is taking steps to modernize the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) in order to strengthen trust and transparency of Ontario’s energy sector…
Newfoundland-Labrador building EV fast-charging network
Siobhan Coady, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Natural Resources joined Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, and Jennifer Williams, President of Newfoundland and Labrador…
University of Lethbridge receives funding for energy systems upgrade
The Government of Alberta has announced funding to support energy infrastructure initiatives at the University of Lethbridge The district heating and cooling centre is located…
Ontario expanding natural gas to Saugeen First Nation
The Ontario government is providing up to $1.8 million to expand natural gas to households and businesses in Saugeen First Nation. Bill Walker, Associate Minister…
Manitoba Hydro to decommission Selkirk generating station
After 60 years of operation and with abundant renewable hydro-electric power, Manitoba Hydro’s thermal Selkirk Generating Station is being taken out of service. Maintained as…
New national renewable energy association launched
Effective July 1, 2020, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the new multi-technology industry association that provides a unified voice for solar energy, wind energy,…
MOU signed for Indigenous collaboration on nuclear supply chain
The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate…
Initiative to leverage low emissions energy systems
QUEST and Pollution Probe have launched the Innovation Sandboxes Project to help accelerate the transition of Canadian electricity and natural gas systems to a low-emissions…
Ottawa seeks contractors for new landmark facility
The City of Ottawa has released a request for qualification (RFQ) for general contractors to pre-qualify for work on the new Ottawa Public Library-Library and…
FCM and ICLEI report on municipal projects to reduce GHG emissions
The 2019 National Measures Report showcases how members of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program are committed to climate action at the local level,…
Brampton announces plans to construct large electric bus transit facility
Brampton City Council recently approved plans for Brampton Transit’s fully electric transit maintenance and storage facility. Brampton Transit’s third facility will be one of the…
Construction underway on U of T’s landmark revitalization project
Construction work is now underway on the University of Toronto (U of T) Landmark Project, which will revitalize the historic core of the St. George…
SaskPower logistics warehouse complex to boost efficiency
SaskPower has approved construction of its Logistics Warehouse Complex project to proceed at its Global Transportation Hub. The facility is part of a long-term strategy…
Trans Mountain pipeline construction kicks off in B.C.
Trans Mountain Corporation kicked off pipeline construction in British Columbia yesterday with work beginning in the City of Kamloops. Construction preparation has begun for a…
Feds to fast-track $2.2 billion for municipal infrastructure spending
Today the Government of Canada announced the allocation of $2.2 billion under the Gas Tax Fund. The payment is expected to help accelerate recovery from…
PEI government reviewing energy legislation
The Government of Prince Edward Island is reviewing energy legislation and is inviting Islanders, businesses, communities, and energy partners to provide their feedback. “Energy is…
TC Energy investing in Canyon Creek energy project
WindRiver Power Corporation has announced that TC Energy Corporation has closed an equity investment in Turning Point Generation (TPG), a WindRiver subsidiary. TPG is the…
Hornung named head of Canadian Renewable Energy Association
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) have announced that, effective July 1, 2020, the members of CanSIA and…