Canadian Electricity Association members cut total greenhouse gas emissions further in 2017, despite a modest bump up in electricity generation, according to the 2018 Sustainable Electricity Report, A Future Worth Investing In. The electricity sector has already exceeded the Paris Agreement benchmark of a 30 per cent GHG reduction from 2005 levels. “Our 2018 Sustainable Electricity annual … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association responded to the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement: “Canada’s electricity sector welcomes the government’s commitment to modernize and streamline our nation’s regulatory regime,” said Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of CEA. An emphasis on competitiveness when creating regulations, new measures to allow innovative technologies to be adopted, working with the provinces to harmonize approaches, … Read more
On November 7, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) addressed the Canadian Electricity Association’s Board of Directors, Corporate partners, and stakeholders at the Powering Partnerships dinner, emphasizing the critical importance of electricity to Canadian families and the Canadian economy, the innovation occurring within the sector and the industry’s sustainability efforts. Call 613-627-4333.
The CEA Board of Directors met with the Prime Minister’s Office, several Cabinet ministers, deputy ministers and parliamentary secretaries from departments most relevant to the electricity industry. CEA presented them with a policy platform document related to Canada’s Clean Energy Future, containing 13 strategic considerations for the federal government. “While electricity is provincially regulated, the federal … Read more
Canadian Electricity Association filed an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission seeking changes to the regulatory regime for wireless communications. “The 21st century electrical smart grid is heavily reliant on wireless communications, but the regulatory regime under which those services are currently provided does not provide [Canadian Electrical Utilities] the degree of control over the smart grid … Read more
While the Canadian Electricity Association is pleased with some of the elements of the Government of Canada’s Carbon Pricing System, it is concerned with the overall cumulative impact on the electricity sector. “The electrification of the economy is vital to the decarbonization of the Canadian economy and Canada’s transition to a clean growth future,” said Sergio Marchi, … Read more
Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of CEA, issued a statement on the Sept. 25 report from industry leaders: “The Canadian Electricity Association warmly welcomes the recommendations provided by the report of the Resources of the Future Strategy Table,” he said. “The proposals issued by industry leaders are closely aligned with those that the CEA has … Read more
Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued a statement on the publication of the Generation Energy Council’s report on Canada’s energy transition: “As a supporter of the transition to cleaner forms of energy, CEA welcomes the Generation Energy Council’s report published yesterday. In particular, CEA applauds the report’s support for ‘clean electrification,’” … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association’s Board of Directors issued a statement: “In honour of National Aboriginal Day, the CEA Board of Directors acknowledges the important role that Indigenous groups must play in the development of clean energy alternatives in the North, as active community members, project partners and developers,” reads the statement. “Now is the time for utilities, … Read more
Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued a statement: “The Canadian Electricity Association has designated June as National Electricity Month to give Canadians the opportunity to learn more about this essential system and help foster a national conversation about its value,” he said. “We believe that it is important for Canadians to … Read more
