electricity
Electricity rates not being cut despite surge in use from shut-ins
Utilities indicate they can’t unilaterally reduce rates set by provincial energy boards.
TransAlta acquires a 29 MW cogeneration plant in Michigan
Plant is contracted under a long-term power purchase and steam sale agreements for six years.
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NL, Ottawa agree to shield ratepayers from Muskrat Falls cost overruns [UPDATED]
The two governments will also work towards electrifying federal buildings to reduce an anticipated power surplus in the province
Ontario to spend $1.6B more to stabilize hydro rates: Phillips
The provincial government said last March it would continue to subsidize hydro rates and hold any increases to the rate of inflation
German officials agree plan to exit coal-fired power by 2038
Reviews will be carried out in 2026 and 2029 to determine whether an exit can happen three years before the final deadline.
Nuclear alert investigation won’t be long and drawn out: Jones
Initial observations suggest human error was responsible for the alert.
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Erroneous nuclear alert issued during training exercise: Ont. government
Investigation will examine the sequence of events that led to the alert being sent out and contingency measures that should be in place.
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Ontario can phase out nuclear and avoid increased carbon emissions
As wind and solar energy become cheaper, they’ll become a more important way to generate clean electricity.
Quebec renames hydroelectric installations after Bernard Landry
Former Quebec premier was responsible for a model economic development agreement with Indigenous people.
Hydro Quebec needs more time following fierce autumn storm
Repair work was proving complicated in more remote areas not accessible by traditional equipment.
Charges over wind farms against Ontario environment minister withdrawn
Woman alleged work on several wind projects that began in 2017 contaminated her home’s well water.
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Energy demands will change with 13.2M electric vehicles by 2030
EY report says rapid adoption could also cause an 11% spike in Canadian electricity demand.
Gas association warns switch to electricity could raise costs by $1.4T
Growing electricity’s contribution to Canada’s energy mix from its current 19% to about 60% will require an expansion from 141 gigawatts today to between 278 and 422 GW of renewable wind, solar and storage capacity by 2050.
Unprecedented snowstorm leads to state of emergency in Manitoba
Utility is already sourcing transmission towers from its suppliers in Ontario.
Alberta solar farm to proceed after TC Energy supply deal signed
Delivery will begin with commercial operation, which is targeted for the end of September in 2020.
