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Canada

Albertans sought respite during record-hot July. Spike in electricity use suggests they found AC

Sweating through day after day of a heat wave that wouldn’t break, many Albertans bit the bullet and sought out air…

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Politics

Alberta says advisory report shows federal electricity targets are ‘reckless’

The Alberta government pointed Tuesday to a new report from a federal advisory committee, calling it proof that Ottawa should…

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Tech

These giant batteries store energy, but not as electricity

Hidden deep under a sprawling Toronto block of condo towers, offices, shops and six levels of underground parking is a…

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Politics

Shortage of wooden hydro poles threatens reliability of grid, say electricity producers

In a newly published report, electricity providers across the country warn a looming shortage of wooden utility poles is threatening…

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Canada

Remember those $75 electricity rebates last year? That’s why Alberta’s inflation numbers look so high now

Canada’s inflation rate has cooled in 2024, while Alberta’s has shot up. Nationally, we’ve seen two consecutive months with inflation…

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Nova Scotia

Province plans to move forward on changes to electricity system

The Nova Scotia government is planning to move ahead with key changes being proposed for the province’s electricity system. They…

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Politics

Ottawa floats new options for electricity rules that drew ire of Alberta and Saskatchewan

The federal government is considering significant updates to its proposed regulations aimed at reducing emissions from electricity generation to net-zero. The move comes…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Power intends to introduce new ‘time-varying’ electricity rate plans

As early as next winter, Nova Scotians could have more choice in the way they’re charged for electricity usage. Nova…

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Canada

Doug Ford government to refurbish Pickering nuclear plant as demand for electricity grows

The Ontario government announced Tuesday that it plans to refurbish the half-century old Pickering nuclear generating station, keeping the plant…

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Politics

As extreme cold strains Alberta’s electricity grid, Ottawa’s green-energy plans face renewed criticism

Some Prairie politicians are taking Ottawa to task over its green-energy plans amid bone-chilling low temperatures, claiming on social media…

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