electricity
Is the low-carbon future upon us now?
Without major technological breakthroughs, the costs of moving quickly to a far less carbon-intensive economy are painfully high.
Mexico cites virus in slapping down renewable energy
Will affect 28 solar and wind projects ready to go online, 16 more under construction and $6.4 billion in investments, much of it from foreign firms.
NS can’t order electric utility to lower power rates: minister
Privately owned utility is regulated through the Nova Scotia Utility Review Board.
Electrifying Quebec’s economy will require natural gas: MEI
Research paper contends there’s not enough hydro capacity with power being used for heating.
BC Hydro makes plans as power demand plummets due to pandemic
Demand estimated to be down nearly 10%, more than double the decline following the 2008 recession.
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OPG’s Atura Power finalizes purchase of TC Energy natural gas assets
Includes combined cycle power generating plants in Napanee, Halton Hills and Toronto.
Ontario Energy Association calls for end to most hydro subsidies
Paper says most of the nearly $6 billion spent annually to cut electricity costs goes to customers who don’t need help.
Key power system staff may need to stay at work sites: IESO
If necessary, bed, food and other on-site arrangements have been made to allow the operators to stay at their workplaces.
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.
