Electricity

• New research says Canada needs to do more to address growing electricity demand

  A new report says Canada needs to do more to increase electricity production as population and industrial demand is expected to increase.

  Canada

  Mar 19
  
• Trump says data centre deal with AI firms will keep electricity costs low

  Under the terms of the voluntary pledge, companies intend to build or buy new sources of power generation for their data centers and cover the expense of infrastructure upgrades.

  Tech

  Mar 4
  
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• Nova Scotia takes step toward building two fast-acting electricity generation plants

  The Nova Scotia government says the province’s energy system operator has been granted partial approval to build two fast-acting electricity generation plants in Pictou County.

  Environment

  Feb 19
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• Scorching summer has Ontario electricity usage hit highs not seen since 2013

  The scorching summer of 2025 has led to levels of electricity usage not seen in more than a decade in Ontario, the company managing the province's power grid says.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2025
• Alberta utilities minister says Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly

  Nathan Neudorf says interconnectivity with Alberta's neighbouring provinces and Montana is key to having a reliable grid.

  Politics

  Apr 2, 2025
• Trump tariff threat adds urgency for B.C. electricity, minister says

  British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the looming threat of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province's energy independence.

  Economy

  Jan 23, 2025
• Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador ready to sign Churchill Falls deal

  Quebec Premier François Legault and Newfoundland Premier Andrew Furey will sign an agreement Thursday ending a long-running dispute over the Churchill Falls hydroelectric complex.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2024
• New wind projects to generate as much power as Site C dam, B.C. says

  B.C. unveiled nine new private wind power projects with major First Nations equity on Monday it says will produce as much electricity as the Site C dam by 2031.

  Economy

  Dec 9, 2024
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• Site C dam begins generating power after years of construction and controversy

  BC Hydro said Monday that the first of six generating units at the hydroelectric dam on the Peace River in northeastern B.C. has been activated.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2024
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• Alberta Energy System Operator issues grid alert over electricity use

  AESO says cold temperatures and an unexpected reduction in electricity generation prompted a surprise grid alert Tuesday morning.

  Weather

  Oct 22, 2024