A new study released profiles examples of how innovation is being financed in the electric and natural gas utilities industries in select markets. The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) and the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) commissioned Concentric Energy Advisors to update a 2014 study on driving innovation in the electric and natural gas industries. “Stimulating Innovation … Read more
During a plenary session at the Conference Board of Canada’s “Resiliency Canada 2015” event in Calgary, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) announced the signing of a National Mutual Assistance Agreement by Canadian electric utilities. The agreement provides a ready mechanism for Canadian electricity industry companies to assist each other during emergencies. It covers assistance in … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) applauds the government’s intention to enhance funding and introduce legislation to heighten the protection of vital cyber systems, as announced in the federal budget on April 21. “[The] announcement of new measures to protect vital cyber systems is encouraging,” said CEA president and CEO Sergio Marchi. CEA’s Pre-Budget 2015 Submission to the House … Read more
On April 8 and 9, a delegation of the Canadian Electricity Association’s (CEA) Board of Directors will meet with senior U.S. government officials to discuss major pending U.S. climate and energy policies, and the importance of leveraging and strengthening the bilateral electricity relationship under these initiatives. The full release is available online.
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) released a new report called Electric Utility Innovation: Toward Vision 2050 that sheds light on the reality that much of Canada’s electricity infrastructure is reaching the end of its useful life and discusses the impact of the changing role of electric utilities on decisions about renewal. The report emphasizes the … Read more
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) announced that Sergio Marchi will take over as the firm’s president and CEO on Feb. 9, 2015. Marchi is currently the principal of the Geneva-based Marchi Group. During the 1990s, he served as Canada’s minister of Environment; Citizenship and Immigration; and International Trade. Marchi will replace Jim R. Burpee at CEA. The full release is available online. … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its proposal to limit carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants in the United States. In its comments, CEA urges the U.S. EPA to recognize and leverage the integrated nature of the North American electricity grid, and … Read more
Conservative MP Wai Young (Vancouver South, B.C.) introduced a private members bill that aims to amend the Criminal Code of Canada to better reflect the severity of interference with Critical Infrastructure including the growing problem of copper theft from electricity facilities. “The introduction of this bill is a significant development as we seek to actively deter copper theft,” … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is proud to recognize B.C. Hydro and Power Authority, Hydro Ottawa, and Ontario Power Generation Inc. as winners of the 5th annual Sustainable Electricity™ Awards. The awards recognize companies with sustainable approaches to electricity sector challenges. “The winners of the 2014 Sustainable Electricity Awards have demonstrated that sustainability is an essential … Read more
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) released a new report entitled Vision 2050: The Future of Canada’s Electricity System. The report sheds light on the urgent need for informed decision-making both in policy development and on-going infrastructure investment if Canada is to maintain the reliability, affordability and sustainability of the electricity system that Canadians rely upon. The … Read more
