The Canadian Electricity Association launched the Canadian Electricity Centre of Excellence, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating innovation excellence from coast-to-coast-to-coast. “Canadians are nation builders and CEA members are no different. We are inspired by our past, and focused on embracing our future,” said Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association. “That’s why … Read more
Sergio Marchi, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued a statement: “CEA welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Jane Philpott, and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne that the Government of Canada will provide $1.6 billion in federal funding to the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project,” he said. “CEA strongly advocates … Read more
Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued a statement on the tabling of Budget 2018: “CEA recognizes that Budget 2018 is a mid-mandate implementation budget, and we support commitments to invest in Indigenous communities, improve equality in the workplace, bolster environmental conservation and fund basic scientific research,” he said. “However, we believe … Read more
Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued a statement: “We do commend the Government of Canada for its open and transparent approach in developing the proposed amendments [to coal-fired as well as natural-gas-fired electricity regulations]. However, these new regulations add another layer of regulatory burden on the electricity sector,” he said. “The … Read more
Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued a statement on Bill C-68, the legislation tabled in Parliament today, to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence: “Canada’s electricity sector remains committed to protecting and conserving our natural resources…That said, Bill C-68 represents one step forward but two steps back,” he … Read more
Sergio Marchi, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued the following statement the launch of the Smart Cities Challenge. “CEA is supportive of the Government of Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge. This is a valuable initial step towards building the cities of tomorrow. From advanced metering infrastructure to smart grid technologies, the electricity sector … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association released its Climate Adaptation Guide to help electricity companies define, design, develop and successfully deploy practical and effective adaptation plans. “CEA is pleased to provide this essential tool to help our members effectively anticipate, plan for, and respond to climate-related risks and vulnerabilities,” said Sergio Marchi, CEA’s President and CEO. “This will help mitigate … Read more
Sergio Marchi, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued the following statement regarding the relief efforts currently underway following the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Irma: “CEA is proactively monitoring the evolving situation and is working closely with the Canadian Mutual Assistance Group (CanMAG) to understand what support is available from Canada should formal requests be made through that channel.” He concluded “CEA and its … Read more
Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association, issued the following statement regarding the joint collaborative report by the Conference Board of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Engineering, The Cost of a Cleaner Future: Examining the Economic Impacts of Reducing GHG Emission: “CEA is pleased to co-fund this important report. Canada must continue … Read more
In reaction to the federal budget tabled today, the Canadian Electricity Association welcomes the government’s commitment to investing in innovation and tomorrow’s clean growth economy. CEA is encouraged by the government’s support for Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s SD Tech Fund; forelectric vehicle charging infrastructure; for the deployment of clean electricity and emerging renewable energy technologies; as well as the $1 billion dollar injection … Read more
