“This budget recognizes the many challenges we are facing, including economic recovery and climate change, and it ensures clean energy continues to be the solution,” said Francis Bradley, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association. “We are pleased to see a continuation of the positive electricity-sector announcements from the Fall Economic Statement launch of the … Read more
Francis Bradley, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, made the following statement on the release of Canada’s Net Zero Future by the Canadian Institute of Climate Choices: “As noted in today’s report on Canada’s Net Zero Future, electricity is a ‘safe bet’. We think it’s the safest. But it won’t be successful without action. … Read more
Francis Bradley, President and CEO, Canadian Electricity Association issued the following statement: “Hydrogen is central to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Hydrogen offers an opportunity to use Canada’s clean electricity advantage to decarbonize other sectors. Surplus electricity from non-emitting sources including wind, solar, nuclear or hydro, can produce carbon free hydrogen. Electricity companies have … Read more
In response to the announcement on the Federal Government’s Climate Plan, Francis Bradley, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, made the following statement: “Electricity will be central to Canada achieving net-zero carbon emissions. That’s why the electricity sector is pleased to see clean and affordable power at the centre of the Climate Plan … Read more
Francis Bradley, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued a statement: “[The] Fall Economic Statement includes meaningful steps to support the electricity sector as it plans for a post-COVID-19 future. We look forward to continuing to work with government to identify how we can support a sustainable recovery for all Canadians.” The full release … Read more
Francis Bradley, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued a statement in response to the Sept. 23 throne speech: “With the announcement that a plan to exceed Canada’s 2030 climate goal will be brought forward immediately, the Canadian Electricity Association and its member companies stand ready to work collaboratively and constructively with governments,” he said. … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association made a submission to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission requesting changes to the regulatory regime for wireless communications that will enable CEA’s Canadian Electrical Utility members wholesale access to cellular networks. “CEA is requesting these important regulatory reforms in order to facilitate the efficient, reliable and secure operation of the emerging Smart Grid,” said Francis Bradley, … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association and Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announced funding for a partnership with Natural Resources Canada to facilitate guidance documents for electric utilities to create sector specific climate change adaptation plans. “The development of these guidelines will help utilities sort through the informational noise to make better investment decisions … Read more
“CEA is extremely supportive of Budget 2019 investments being made to electrify transportation across Canada which include incentives for electric vehicles and funding for charging infrastructure,” said Francis Bradley, Chief Operating Officer of CEA. “We are pleased to see a commitment of $1.46 billion in clean energy programs and over $1 billion to reduce energy … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association announced support for the recommendations of the Interim report from the Advisory Council on Climate Action. These include incentives for Canadians to purchase electric vehicles and support for EV charging stations, including at workplaces, apartment and condo buildings. “Electrifying personal vehicles represents the next best step to meeting Canada’s environmental targets … Read more
