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Data centre buildout forces new policy focus on who pays for transmission upgrades

Data Centre Transmission Cost Policy leads Canada to require developers to fund generation, transmission, substations and grid upgrades, protecting ratepayers as provinces refine rules amid AI data centre growth, equipment…
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Global Wind Service strengthens North American presence with expansion into Canada

Global Wind Service Canada expansion establishes a local business unit to support North American wind…
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Alberta roundup: Sturgeon County adopts data-centre power and development principles

Sturgeon County Data Centre Principles set expectations on power supply, water use, annual reporting, infrastructure…
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Energy Storage Canada urges Ontario to unlock BTM battery capacity

Ontario BTM Battery Capacity leads the call for a Distributed Reliability Track to contract behind-the-meter…
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B.C. funds mobile battery and solar pilot at Abbotsford to strengthen aviation response

B.C. Aviation Backup Power Pilot will test a mobile battery and solar system at Abbotsford…
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Canada, Ukraine sign energy cooperation deal to boost renewables and grid resilience

Canada-Ukraine Energy Cooperation sets a framework for renewables, hydropower rehabilitation, grid resilience, LNG security, and…
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Battery fire forces shelter-in-place at Summerside solar farm, P.E.I.

Summerside Solar Farm Fire prompts shelter-in-place and evacuation advisories before officials end the notice and…
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Ontario chargers expand as 2026 national EV charging report shows steady progress

Canada EV Charging Report 2026 finds public network growth continuing, with DC fast charging outpacing…
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