Canada’s federal energy regulator announced August 5 that “for the first time ever,” it now has an Indigenous Advisory Committee (IAC) who will advise the Board of Directors on how the CER can build a new relationship with Indigenous peoples.
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Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. announced the signing September 17 of two 25-year power purchase agreements that provide a fixed price to the Hawaiian Electric Company.
Siemens Energy announced September 1 that it had been selected to provide gas turbine technology and long-term services to the planned 900 MW Cascade Power Plant in Alberta.
The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) announced September 9 that as its first commitment it has provided a loan guarantee to a consortium of six Alberta First Nations to enable their participation in the Cascade Power Project.
Federal and local officials announced a $9.4-million investment in four tidal energy projects September 9 that will bring clean energy technologies to the Atlantic region.