Industry News
IESO 18-Month Outlook Points to Reliability, Rapid Growth in Renewables and New Approaches to System Operations - Over the next 18 months, solar energy and demand response will have a growing and noticeable impact on the Ontario power grid, working to reduce summer peaks and help meet the province's overall energy needs. Read more... BCSA Recognizes ASTTBC Certificate For Specialized Electrical Work - The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) has recognized the restricted practice certificates to be issued by the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) to members who are suitably qualified, experienced technologists and technicians. Read more... Construction Begins on Toronto's New Downtown Transformer Station - Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited celebrated the start of construction on its new downtown transformer station. Located near the historic John Street Roundhouse north of Lakeshore Boulevard, it was officially named Clare R. Copeland Transformer Station. Read more... New WindVision for Alberta: Clean Wind Energy Offers 'Right Solution at Right Time' Alberta can once again be a leader in renewable energy development and address global concern about the province's environmental record by meeting rising electricity demand with new clean wind energy. Read more... Greenlee Begins Toughest Job Photo Contest - Greenlee is after the toughest job photos from professional tradespeople. From braving harsh elements to poor electrical system organization, users will be asked to submit their photos through June 21, 2013. Read more... The City of Boucherville Joins the Electric Circuit - The founding partners of the Electric Circuit announce the signing of a partnership agreement with the city of Boucherville for the installation of four public charging stations for electric vehicles. Read more... Emissions Intensity of Alberta's Power Sector to Fall by 50% by 2050: Study - The Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta released a study into the power sector's expected CO2 emissions by 2050. The study was prepared for IPPSA by EDC Associates, a leading power sector consultancy. Read more... Solar Ontario Shimmers with the Future of Renewable Energy - Some 1,200 delegates are expected in Niagara Falls, May 29-30 for Solar Ontario, the province's largest and most influential solar industry event. Read more... Ballard Anticipates Powering 80% of European Fuel Cell Buses in Service in 2014 Ballard Power Systems announces that it anticipates powering approximately 40 of the 50 zero emission fuel cell buses used in public transit revenue service on European roads in 2014. Read more... Innergex's Partner Allocated 150 MW for Wind Project in Gaspé Peninsula - Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. announces that its partner, the Mi'gmawei Mawiomi, the Assembly of Mi'gmaq communities of Quebec, has been allocated 150 MW for a wind energy project in the Gaspé Peninsula, in Quebec. Read more...
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