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Cision Canada
02-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Celebrating National Electricity Month by honouring leaders in the electricity sector
Electricity Canada's "Faces of the Industry" award is given to six individuals who demonstrate leadership and innovation OTTAWA, ON, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ - This June, Electricity Canada will celebrate National Electricity Month by celebrating individual achievements within the sector. The annual "Faces of the Industry" award is presented to six outstanding leaders in the sector and their achievements will be featured throughout the month. Electricity Canada is a national trade association that represents the companies that generate, transmit and distribute electricity in Canada. The association launched the award in 2024 to highlight individual innovation, leadership and impact. This years' Faces of the Industry award winners were selected by an independent judging panel. Regionally, they represent six provinces and professionally, their experience includes executive leadership, finance, procurement, engineering and line work. The 2025 recipients include: Jennifer Williams – President and CEO Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Jennifer led a historic agreement last year by renegotiating the decades-old Upper Churchill contract 17 years ahead of schedule. This is one of the largest energy deals in North American history that will benefit future generations in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. Sandra Haskins - Senior Vice President and CFO at Capital Power Sandra has over three decades of groundbreaking financial leadership and has raised over $3 billion in public capital markets over the past two years—an outstanding achievement for a publicly-traded independent power producer. Jeffrey Laninga – Live Line Engineer and Section Head at Manitoba Hydro Jeffrey is an innovator in safety and live lines who invented tools to make powerline technicians' work safer. Jeffrey's groundbreaking tools and techniques have revolutionized field practices and are protecting workers across Canada and around the world. Joy Brake – Senior Technical Advisor, System Planning at Nova Scotia Power Joy is a leader in building Nova Scotia's renewable future by designing and implementing critical transmission strategies to integrate wind, solar, and battery storage, facilitating Nova Scotia's transition from coal to renewables in the next five years. Mohamed ElNozahy – Engineering Manager – EMT Studies, from Independent Electricity System Operator Mohamed is a pioneer in power system engineering, and he's transformed Ontario's future grid planning through electromagnetic transient modeling (or EMT) which will become an important tool for safe and reliable integration of renewables. Dan Irvine – Director of Procurement and Contracts at SaskPower Dan has redefined SaskPower's procurement strategy in Saskatchewan. He has championed the growth of the domestic supply chain and built capacity for procurement using local and Indigenous suppliers. The recipients will be featured in an Electricity Canada social media campaign during National Electricity Month throughout June. QUOTES "The Faces of the Industry Award comes out a simple philosophy: the electricity sector isn't made up of companies—it's made up of people. This National Electricity Month, we want to show the creativity, innovation, leadership and grace under pressure that make Canada's electricity system the envy of the world. This year's winners genuinely care about the provision of electricity, and about making our sector the best it can be. On behalf of Electricity Canada and its member companies, we are privileged to have the leadership of Jennifer, Sandra, Mohamed, Dan, Jeff and Joy. These six recipients represent the very best of us." Francis Bradley, President and CEO, Electricity Canada "Jennifer Williams is a visionary and an outstanding leader of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and its employees. She has also been a driving force behind the transformational projects outlined in the recent Memorandum of Understanding with Hydro-Quebec. These projects will redefine the future of electrical energy in the province and beyond and benefit generations of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. I speak for all Hydro Board members when I say we are honoured to witness Jennifer guide her team as they navigate the rapidly changing energy landscape. We are delighted to congratulate her on being named one of Electricity Canada's Faces of the Industry." John Green, Chair, Board of Directors, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro "Sandra Haskins' ability to balance strategic vision with practical execution has positioned our proudly Canadian company as a leader in the North American power industry. Sandra's achievements have significantly contributed to not only Capital Power's success and growth, but the advancement of a resilient energy system and beyond—a testament to Sandra's life-long impact as an innovative leader in the electricity industry. Capital Power is thrilled that Sandra has been awarded as one of Electricity Canada's Faces of the Industry for 2025." Avik Dey, CEO, Capital Power "Joy Brake is leading critical work, alongside our broader system planning team, to understand and advance the system changes that enable Nova Scotia to develop and integrate more renewable energy sources. As a leader of this team, Joy represents the best of the electricity sector in her determination and focus on maintaining grid performance and stability while supporting our provincial and federal climate goals to reach 80% renewables and move off coal by 2030. We are delighted that Electricity Canada has recognized this important work by naming Joy one of its Faces of the Industry." Chris Milligan, Director, System Planning & Grid Integration, Nova Scotia Power "Jeffrey Laninga's safety innovations are saving lives across the globe and have rewritten the rules of live line work. Very few people have seen a problem that threatened worker safety and then invented something that fixes it. Jeff has not only found solutions to things, crafted in care, but these solutions have been implemented internationally. This is a testament to what happens when practical experience meets relentless dedication to worker safety. Manitoba Hydro is proud of Jeff's work, and for his recognition as one of Electricity Canada's Faces of the Industry." Allen Danforth, President and CEO, Manitoba Hydro "Dan Irvine's passion lies in helping grow supplier capacity. For years, Dan has focused his team on supplier development and helping Saskatchewan companies grow their profile with SaskPower to demonstrate valuable experience that will enable them to bid on work across Canada. Many organizations in Saskatchewan achieved their first large contract with SaskPower and are now able to compete and win meaningful work across Canada and North America." Howard Matthews, Vice-President, Generation, SaskPower "The capability to carry out electromagnetic transient simulations and modeling is essential to integrating renewables into the grid. Mohamed and his team have worked hard to develop this capability within the IESO, which supports the reliable integration of renewables while safeguarding our grid. Mohamed and his team built this system from the ground up and it now sets the global benchmark. The IESO congratulates Mohamed on being named one of Electricity Canada's Faces of the Industry." About Electricity Canada: Founded in 1891, Electricity Canada (formerly the Canadian Electricity Association) is the national forum and voice of the evolving and innovative electricity business in Canada. The Association supports, through its advocacy efforts, the regional, national, and international success of its members. Electricity Canada members generate, transmit, and distribute electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional customers across Canada. Members include integrated electric utilities, independent power producers, transmission and distribution companies, power marketers, and system operators, who together deliver electricity to all Canadians, in every province and territory.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
SaskPower investing $10M into downtown Regina upgrades
SaskPower hard hats can be seen in this file photo. (Donovan Maess/CTV News) SaskPower says it will be investing $10 million in 2025 for upgrades to its electrical system in downtown Regina. According to a news release from the Crown, crews will replace or remove equipment that has reached the end of its life, including underground cables and duct banks. Work will mostly be concentrated to 11th Avenue between Lorne Street and Albert Street, where nearly two kilometres of new cable will be installed or replaced and new duct banks will be connected or installed. A new duct bank will also be installed near Saskatchewan Drive and Hamilton Street, SaskPower said. The Crown says it plans to coordinate most of the work with the city and other utilities in hopes of keeping disruptions to a minimum. Any planned power outages will be communicated ahead of time on SaskPower's app, website and through the MySaskPower portal, the release said, adding that road restrictions can be found on the City of Regina's website. 'This investment will improve overall reliability in central Regina and accommodate growth. The improvements will reduce the total number of outages and allow us to locate and fix outages more quickly when they do occur using smart technology,' SaskPower vice-president of engineering and construction Ryan Neufeld said in the release. The 11th Avenue work is expected to take place until October, while the work near Saskatchewan Drive and Hamilton Street is expected to take place between September and October.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Saskatchewan preparing for possible second Canada Post work stoppage in under 6 months
With a possible Canada Post work stoppage on the horizon, the province says it is taking multiple steps to ensure disruptions can be limited as much as possible. The province says ministries, Crowns and agencies all have contingency plans and are encouraging clients, suppliers and businesses to switch payment methods to direct deposit. Following a 2024 strike, Canada Post may be heading to the picket lines again in May because current deals between the Crown and unions representing employees are set to expire on May 22. A strike or lockout would mark the second time in less than six months the postal service ground to a halt after 55,000 employees walked off the job for 32 days in November and December. SaskPower, SaskEnergy, SaskTel and SGI are encouraging residents to sign up for online billing and notifications to ensure information regarding utility bills, drivers' licence and vehicle registration renewals and other business is received. A possible work stoppage would also disrupt applications for health cards and certificates for births, deaths and marriage. According to the province, residents should visit to learn about options available to minimize delays that includes ordering online. Social Services payments are received by most recipients through direct deposit, but the province says it is using experience from the 2024 Canada Post work stoppage to put a contingency plan in place for those who receive benefit cheques by mail. It is again encouraging recipients to switch to online direct deposit. 'Residents requiring letters to submit to their private insurance providers for Special Support, Seniors' Drug Plan, or Exception Drug Status may submit the request through the online Saskatchewan Formulary. Letters will be mailed once the Canada Post service disruption is resolved,' the province said in a news release. Businesses are still expected to file and pay taxes to the Ministry of Finance on time. 'Mail delays do not change tax deadlines or the assessment of penalties and interest. For more information, please review the Information Notice - IN 2025-03, Filing and Paying Provincial Taxes in the Event of a Postal Disruption,' the province said. The province says the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) will be working with customers to find alternate options to access information that is typically delivered through Canada Post. Some options include faxing, emailing or delivering information to a local SCIC office, according to the province. 'Producers are encouraged to sign-up for direct deposit for receiving program payments.' More information can be found on the province's website. -With files from The Canadian Press
Ottawa Citizen
08-05-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
First Nations exploring more investment in renewable energy projects
Saskatchewan First Nations are looking to increase investments in renewable energy projects just as the province aims to grow the sector and reduce emissions in the next five years, according to a First Nations chief executive. Article content Sheldon Wuttunee, chief executive of Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence, an organization dedicated to supporting and increasing First Nations participation in the energy and resource sectors, said he sees opportunity in Crown-owned power company SaskPower's push to expand renewable energy. Article content Article content The utility aims to grow renewable power generation to 50 per cent of its overall capacity by 2030, while also reducing carbon emissions by 40 per cent below 2005 levels. Article content Article content 'Those kinds of opportunities, they do provide some great partnership potential for our First Nations,' Wuttunee said. Article content First Nations already have either significant or majority ownership in a number of renewable energy projects throughout Canada. A recent example is the Oneida Energy Project in Ontario, jointly developed by Toronto-based Northland Power Inc., Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corp. and other public and private partners. Article content SaskPower requires all new projects reach a minimum threshold of investment by Indigenous partners. Its most recent approved projects, the Rose Valley Wind Project and the Southern Springs Solar Project, are both majority-owned by First Nations. Combined, the two developments are expected to generate 300 megawatts of power, enough to support 125,000 homes. Article content Article content Wuttunee said renewable power projects using wind or solar are attractive investments for many First Nations, in part because community members are more supportive of projects with a lower environmental impact. Article content Article content 'There's not (as) big an impact to Mother Earth,' he said. Article content Wuttunee said SaskPower's model for renewable energy procurement helps the utility meet its targets and allows First Nations to build partnerships with one another. Economic benefits tend to vary depending on the size of the development, but the positive impact goes beyond financial interests. Article content 'It's the empowerment of being able to be involved in such a large project,' he said. 'It provides them a different outlook for the future.' Article content Wind and solar power are not the only sectors where Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence sees First Nations involvement expanding. Wuttunee said the organization, which is owned by all 74 of Saskatchewan's First Nations, has identified potential opportunities in critical mineral development, along with the deployment of nuclear power generation.
CTV News
06-05-2025
- CTV News
Sask. worker electrocuted after boom lift touches powerline
A worker was electrocuted and burned on Friday afternoon after his boom lift contacted an overhead powerline in Dalmeny, prompting a multi-agency emergency response. Dalmeny Fire Rescue (DFR) said crews were called to the scene just before 4 p.m. with a report of an electrocution. On arrival, firefighters saw the man in the bucket of the lift, still elevated about 30 feet in the air, close to a high-voltage line. They called to him, telling him to remain as still as possible until SaskPower arrived to shut off power to the line. Dalmeny electrocution (Chad Hills / CTV News) The Dalmeny crew also reached out to the Warman Fire Department for a ladder truck, in case the lift's controls were disabled. Once power was confirmed off, emergency responders stabilized the base of the lift and safely lowered the man to the ground. Paramedics helped him onto a stretcher before transporting him to Royal University Hospital for treatment. The man's current condition is not known. Medavie Ambulance confirmed its crews responded to the incident but could not provide further details due to patient confidentiality.
