Even as the main stakeholder is said to be looking for a way out, there is a lot of optimism in the air about Canada’s LNG prospects since the federal …
Optimism abounds for Canada’s LNG future after Pacific Northwest approval Read More »
The body that operates Ontario’s electricity grid, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has awarded sixteen contracts for 455 megawatts of new renewable power capacity. The announcement today follows a …
Ontario’s electricity operator announces 16 solar, wind and hydro contracts Read More »
Two Ontario cities are moving ahead with plans to incorporate utility microgrids in their traditional power grids. A microgrid is a small-scale local energy grid with its own power resources, …
Microgrids coming to two Ontario power utilities Read More »
Canada’s nuclear industry hopes that the federal government will take up its cause and support it as a clean energy source at the upcoming Paris climate talks. The CEO of …
Federal government urged to speak up for nuclear at Paris climate talks Read More »
Toronto Hydro and energy storage company Hydrostor of Toronto are testing a unique underwater energy storage system that will use compressed air stored in balloons under Lake Ontario. The pilot …
Toronto Hydro testing underwater energy storage system for backup power Read More »
Renewable energy stands poised to lead the world in new electricity supply, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In 2014, renewable power generation expanded at its fastest rate to …
Renewables poised for big growth in short term: IEA Read More »
Elon Musk of Tesla Motors presented his company’s home battery, called Powerwall, on May 1. Powerwall charges using electricity generated from solar panels which could be mounted on the roof …
Tesla’s Powerwall revealed, energy storage for the home Read More »
A California company believes it has found a low-tech, low-cost solution to a persistent problem: how to guarantee electric grid security and reliability through renewable energy with an energy storage …
Energy storage system uses rail cars, gravity to mimic hydro Read More »
