Ontario Enhancing Workplace Health and Safety
Ontario is enhancing protection for workers by increasing the maximum fines for individuals and businesses that don’t meet workplace health and safety standards.
Reducing ‘Range Anxiety’ for Electric Vehicles by Speeding Up Charging Time
Range anxiety — the fear that an electric vehicle’s charge will deplete before reaching its destination — has long been cited as a reason consumers are reluctant to embrace electric vehicles (EVs). This anxiety is compounded by the fact that EVs usually take much longer to charge than it takes to fill up a tank of gasoline on a traditional vehicle, prohibiting long distance travel for EVs, especially to areas without charging infrastructure along the way.
EPCOR Warns of Danger as Thieves leave Transformer Boxes Open in Edmonton
EPCOR is warning the public after a rash of copper thefts from electrical transformer boxes in northern Edmonton. Thieves are taking a small chunk of copper wire, then leaving the boxes open, exposing passersby to potentially fatal injuries, said EPCOR spokesperson Tim le Riche Wednesday evening.
Electrical Engineer Builds Tiny Home to Showcase Affordable Power Source
Caleb Grove built an eight-by-12 foot house – a micro home – in six months, for $10,000. But it’s not to showcase his building skills. It’s to shine a light on his scalable, and cheap, power set-up.
Ontario Considering Changes to Condo Act in the Hopes of Increasing Electric Vehicle Adoption
The Ontario government has unveiled proposed changes to the Condominium Act that would make it easier for condo owners to install electric vehicles chargers in their buildings, a move the province hopes will increase sales of electric vehicles.
Electra Meccanica’s All-Electric, One-Seater SOLO to Appear at ShowStoppers at CES 2018
Canadian auto manufacturer Electra Meccanica will preview its all-electric, one-seater SOLO at ShowStoppers @ CES 2018.
Québec-New Hampshire Interconnection Project Gets Government Green Light
The Québec government has granted the authorizations needed to carry out the Québec–New Hampshire interconnection project, which calls for the construction of a 320-kV direct-current transmission line about 80 km long that will be extended into the U.S. to connect Des Cantons substation in Val-Joli to Franklin substation in southern New Hampshire.
Solar Panels Begin Powering Fredericton High School on Sunny Days
The New Brunswick government unveiled a large solar installation on the roof of Fredericton High School Tuesday, a project that on sunny days should produce about 100 kilowatts of electricity.
Solar Self-Sufficiency Possible, But Not Feasible in Coastal B.C., Researchers Find
Complete electrical self-sufficiency via solar power is technically feasible in Western Canada, according to a team of B.C. researchers — but economics and geography make it an unlikely proposition.
Canadian Solar Inc Announces Receipt of a Preliminary, Non-Binding “Going Private” Proposal Letter
Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has received a preliminary, non-binding proposal letter, dated December 9, 2017, from its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Government of Canada Supports Wind Energy Study in Canada’s Arctic
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Infrastructure is exploring the feasibility of using wind turbines and energy storage devices in the Town of Inuvik thanks in part to an investment of $950,000 from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).
Kontrol Energy to Create Blockchain Technology Solutions for Carbon Offsets Update
Kontrol Energy is expanding its blockchain technology development to solve the greenhouse gas emissions challenges faced by multi-national organizations.
The Electric Circuit and Groupe Crevier Open Québec’s First Universal Superstation
The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Pierre Moreau, accompanied by representatives of the Electric Circuit and Groupe Crevier, has unveiled a new public universal fast-charge superstation concept for electric vehicles in an environment that brings users a full range of services. The two partners also announced their intention to install fast-charge stations at about ten service stations over the next two years.
Canada Announces New Funding for Energy Efficiency and Climate Action in Six Provinces
Helping Canadians improve energy efficiency is an important part of Canada’s action plan for growing the economy while meeting its climate commitments and creating good jobs in communities across the country.
Hydro-Québec Employee Health and Safety a Top Priority
Hydro-Québec has released a report by the consulting firm ERM, as well as a summarized action plan that the company will implement to continue improving its workplace health and safety record.
