Utilities

• B.C. First Nation gets nearly $16M funding for off-grid solar farm

  A First Nation in central British Columbia will build what the federal government says will likely be the largest off-grid solar project in Canada.

  Politics

  Apr 19
  
• Electricity, gas bills could rise given proposed tax change. Why?

  Electricity Canada is sounding the alarm over a proposed tax change it warns could see some private utilities saddled with millions in additional income taxes.

  Consumer

  Mar 5
  
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• Crypto firm fails in court bid to force BC Hydro to power it

  A cryptocurrency mining company has lost a bid to force BC Hydro to provide the vast amounts of power needed for its operations.

  Economy

  Feb 5
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• BC Hydro seeks 2.3% rate hike for 2024

  The B.C. government says the Crown power utility is applying for a 2.3-per-cent rate increase starting in April, adding about $2 a month to the average residential bill.

  Environment

  Oct 30, 2023
• New garbage bin sizes greenlit by Saskatoon city council

  City council voted to have three sizes of black carts available to Saskatoon residents, giving the option of two smaller sizes in addition to the current large bin. 

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
• Enbridge to purchase 3 U.S. utilities for $14B in cash and debt

  Enbridge Inc. says it has signed a US$14 billion cash-and-debt deal to purchase three U.S.-based utility companies.

  Money

  Sep 5, 2023
• Alberta’s surging electricity costs helped fuel national inflation jump in July: StatsCan

  Statistics Canada notes Alberta's electricity costs are often volatile and were influenced by high summer demand.

  Money

  Aug 15, 2023
• Alberta’s new affordability minister receives mandate letter to address rising cost of living

  On Wednesday, the provincial government released details of the mandate letter Neudorf has been issued by Premier Danielle Smith.

  Money

  Jul 19, 2023
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• New Suncor CEO plans to cut costs and create ‘best-in-class’ performance

  The new top boss at Suncor Energy Inc. says he has a sharp focus on cost-cutting as he embarks on the task of improving performance at the oilsands giant.

  Money

  May 9, 2023
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• Alectra to issue credit to Guelph-area customers over billing error

  The Ontario Energy Board accepted an assurance of voluntary compliance that will see affected customers receive a one-time credit of $20.66.

  Consumer

  Jan 31, 2023