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Nova Scotia’s latest DER Roadmap opens the door to new distributed energy markets
What the report proposes, and what it does not
Insight
PEI sees battery storage as quick fix for grid reliability problems, issues massive operator RFP
Prince Edward Island is exploring battery energy storage to address grid capacity shortfalls and improve reliability as demand rises and infrastructure ages.
Insight
Ontario’s latest electricity rate hike is here—some will feel the hurt, others won’t
Ontario’s latest electricity rate hike, effective November 1st, will see bills rise by about 15% for most residential and small business customers—but not ...
Insight
Ontario’s Energy Plan mixes nuclear and rooftop solar — my full analysis
The plan, a first for the province, is a 25-year roadmap that combines nuclear, gas, and distributed energy like solar and storage to ...
Insight
British Columbia power grid under pressure—here’s how the province plans to fix it fast
Amid surging energy demand and climate-driven supply shocks, British Columbia launches dual initiatives to expand reliable electricity sources and scale up energy efficiency ...
Insight
Ontario’s power demand to soar 75% by 2050, IESO warns in new report
The IESO warns of unprecedented growth fueled by EVs, data centres, and electrification — and calls for urgent new generation, storage, and grid ...
Insight
Nova Scotia is struggling with power outages—reported almost daily
For farmers like David Meister, frequent power outages mean losing access to critical systems, making daily operations significantly harder.
Insight
Trudeau Government delays pollution-free electricity grid target to 2050
The Trudeau government’s revised plan to achieve a net-zero electricity grid by 2050 reflects the challenges of balancing climate goals with economic realities.
Perspective
Alberta’s recent electricity reforms penalize renewables, neglect energy storage investments
Alberta’s latest round of electricity reforms shift costs onto renewable energy developers, introduce market challenges for intermittent power sources, and fail to incentivize ...
Insight
Canada announces $500M to modernize electricity grid, boost renewable energy integration
Canada has committed $500 million to modernize its electricity grid through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways program, aiming to enhance renewable energy ...
Perspective
AI boom poses anticipated threat to U.S. power grid—by 2030
The rapid growth of AI-driven data centers is projected to strain the U.S. electric grid by 2030, as energy demands outpace the replacement ...
Perspective
Ontario’s new renewables procurement plan expands role of NIMBYism, possibly complicating project development
Energy Minister Stephen Lecce announced the accelerated launch of Ontario's second long-term energy procurement, highlighting a plan to secure 5,000 MW of electricity. ...











