power
GE’s sprawling power, aviation, health care arms add risk
The sprawling company’s broad reach has left it vulnerable to market shifts in many industries.
GE slashes dividend, takes US$22B charge in 3Q [UPDATED]
The multinational will split its power business into two divisions, one focused on gas and the other on steam, nuclear and other power solutions.
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General Fusion gets $43M for fusion energy demo plant
BC clean tech innovator powering fusion-based emission-free electricity.
Power utilities forced to adapt as climate change brings wilder weather
Significant weather events have consistently increased over the last five years, according to the CEA.
Deadline looming to find buyer for former Nova Scotia wind tower plant
Future steps include finding buyers for the equipment, or liquidating the plant’s assets.
Kinross to buy plants in Brazil to secure low-cost power for Paracatu mine
Will lower operating costs by eliminating about 70% of future power purchases.
Experts question Alberta power threats to BC as pipeline politics intensify
Amount of power is minor, and BC Hydro has the option to export power to the US: analyst.
CEAA starts assessments of Innergex’s proposed run of river projects in Alberta
Company proposes two 135-megawatt hydroelectric projects upstream from Fort McMurray, Alta.
Bruce Power fined $110K for worker injury at Lake Huron nuclear plant
Failed as an employer to acquaint the worker with the hazards related to trapped hydrogen.
Suncor starts process to add 700 megawatts of oil sands cogeneration
Units will replace boilers that currently use petroleum coke as fuel.
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Canada’s push to eliminate coal power takes on US clean coal in Bonn
Coal power is responsible for more than 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
China merging state-owned coal producer and power utility
Beijing trying to shrink coal production glut but no indication whether the companies would reduce output.
NB nuclear plant reviewing bids for two new LAVs
Point Lepreau to replace its light-armoured vehicles after six years of patrolling the facility.
Canada’s electricity exports rise, revenues decline in 2016
Decline attributed to lower US wholesale prices in the destination markets.
Researchers discover a power grid wrecking software
Remotely sabotages circuit breakers, switches and protection relays.
