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Electricity trade trends affected by recent low precipitation

August 7, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canada Energy Regulator on Aug. 6, 2024. Since mid-2023 there has been a noticeable decrease in electricity volumes exported to the United States (U.S.) from Quebec, and increased electricity [Read more]

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The most coal is stockpiled at U.S. power plants since 2020

August 6, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on Aug. 5, 2024. By Chris Cassar Coal stockpiles at U.S. electric power plants totalled 138 million short tons at the end of May, the [Read more]

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10 U.S. states aim to increase connectivity, boost grid reliability

August 2, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Aug. 1, 2024. By Christopher Bonasia Ten states across the U.S. Northeast have signed on to a first-in-the-nation agreement to collaboratively improve electric grid transmission infrastructure [Read more]

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A net zero future for Manitoba through bigger, cleaner, smarter electricity

July 30, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canadian Climate Institute on July 30, 2024. By Bill Hamlin and Arthur Zhang Manitoba is at a pivotal point in the transition to clean electricity. A new government was [Read more]

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Nova Scotia races for coal exit amid billions in costs and energy challenges

July 26, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July 25, 2024. By Jennifer Henderson Nova Scotia has less than six years to shed its centuries-long dependence on coal, a deadline that comes with a [Read more]

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Microgrids prove their worth during Houston’s extended power outage

July 25, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July 24, 2024. By Gaye Taylor Hurricane Beryl allowed microgrids to prove their worth to Houston residents during an extended power failure that started July 8 [Read more]

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Household conservation efforts save Portland grid during July heat wave

July 25, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July 24, 2024. By Gaye Taylor Small energy conservation efforts on the part of Portland General Electric customers added up to big power savings during Oregon’s [Read more]

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Going the distance with fleet electrification

July 25, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on July 24, 2024. By Sarah McBain Canada’s electric vehicle sector is about to enter a period of explosive growth. Domestic consumer purchases of electric cars continue to [Read more]

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Opinion: How to accelerate Canada’s clean energy transition? Treat it like health care

July 22, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canadian Climate Institute July 11, 2024. By Chris Ragan, Rick Smith, Edward Greenspon Thanks to its vast hydropower resources, Canada is already a clean energy superpower, blessed with 80 [Read more]

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BC Hydro to invest $1 billion in Surrey capital projects

July 18, 2024 Energi Staff

SURREY – BC Hydro says it will construct approximately $1 billion in capital projects in Surrey over the next decade to upgrade and expand the electricity grid and provide clean power for homes, businesses and [Read more]

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U.S. coal shipments declined 8 per cent in 2023 as coal consumption fell sharply

July 16, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on July 16, 2024. By Mark Morey and Jonathan Church The amount of coal transported in the United States decreased 8 per cent in 2023, [Read more]

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Alberta does ‘about-face’ to embrace industrial energy storage

July 12, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July 11, 2024. By Christopher Bonasia Alberta regulators are warming up to the idea of industrial energy storage technology as its opportunities become harder to deny. [Read more]

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Energy experts applaud as B.C. pushes to restore transmission link with Alberta

July 12, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July 11, 2024. British Columbia is setting out to restore full capacity to the high-voltage transmission lines linking its power grid with Alberta’s, a move experts [Read more]

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For the first time in more than 150 years, Alberta’s electricity is coal free

July 8, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Pembina Institute on July 6, 2024. By Chris Severson-Baker At 10:57 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, Alberta’s last coal plant went offline. An official announcement shortly followed, quietly signalling [Read more]

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Hydro-Québec unveils $9 billion, 3,000-MW wind farm partnership in Saguenay Region

July 8, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July4, 2024. By Christopher Bonasia Hydro-Québec has announced partnerships with two Indigenous communities and a regional government in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region that will open the door [Read more]

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‘Performance degradation, diminished supply’ have Manitoba Hydro planning massive grid overhaul

July 8, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July 4, 2024. Manitoba Hydro is looking ahead to a multi-billion-dollar overhaul of aging infrastructure that will represent a threat to grid performance until it’s brought [Read more]

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The energy transition requires a lot of minerals and metals — which could impact our lakes

July 4, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Conversation on July 3, 2024. By Marc Amyot, Maikel Rosabal Bringing about the energy transition is essential, but it will require developing a significant amount of minerals and “green” [Read more]

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‘Tsunami’ engulfs Alberta renewables as provincial moratorium unsettles sector

July 2, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on June 28, 2024. By Christopher Bonasia Alberta’s seven-month ban on new renewables projects, lifted earlier this year, continues to unsettle the sector, evident in a slowdown [Read more]

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Nova Scotia regulator okays 3 new battery projects totalling 150 MW

July 2, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on June 28, 2024. By Mitchell Beer Provincial utility Nova Scotia Power and the Mi’kmaw-owned Wskijnu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency (WMA) have received regulatory approval to invest C$354-million in [Read more]

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Commercial electricity demand grew fastest in states with rapid computing facility growth

July 2, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on June 28, 2024. By Nilay Manzagol, Tyler Hodge  Consumption of electricity in the U.S. commercial sector has recovered from pandemic levels, with annual U.S. [Read more]

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