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Utilities & Electric Vehicles

23 posts

News, insights and analysis regarding electric distribution utilities and the adoption and charging of electric vehicles.

Wall mounted car charging unit to supply power to electric vehicles with copy space on house wall

FortisAlberta launches rural electric vehicle smart charging pilot

The utility is seeking participants from rural communities in Alberta to take part in a pilot that will monitor the charging habits of 600 residential EV owners

Alberta, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Utilities & Electric Vehicles, Vehicle to Grid (V2G)

Mehanaz Yakub
January 27, 2023
3 minute read

Electrician working on electric poles to install power lines

Wait times for electrical upgrades, not EVs, should be a fleet buyer’s first priority

Across Canada, utilities are warning commercial fleet customers to plan ahead in the face of wait times of up to a year or more for electrical upgrades to power on-site charging

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, fleet electrification, Utilities & Electric Vehicles

Jasmin Legatos
January 11, 2023
5 minute read

Electric car charging in front of the house

Study shows EVs’ potential to increase utility revenues, reduce customer costs

Findings from a recent California study show that EVs can drive down prices for electricity. Could the same findings be seen with EV adoption in Canada as well?

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Research Reports, Residential EV charging, Utilities & Electric Vehicles

Mehanaz Yakub
December 22, 2022
4 minute read

a string of powerlines extends into distance in prairie fields with wind turbines in background

New round of clean electricity grid consultations announced as federal government releases draft regulations

The federal government released its proposed Frame for the Clean Electricity Regulations this week, informed by previous consultations on its earlier discussion paper, and is soliciting feedback until August 17

Utilities & Electric Vehicles

Emma Jarratt
July 27, 2022
3 minute read

New developments suggest Canada is about to play a greater role in Tesla’s global supply chain

A new plan to hire a critical minerals supply chain policy associate in Toronto, plus a rumoured deal with Vale to secure Canadian nickel and Tesla’s growing commercial and lobbying presence, all suggest Canada is about to play a greater role in the automaker’s global supply chain

Electric Trucks, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicle Policies Canada, Electric Vehicles Canada, EV Battery Supply Chain, Tesla Canada, Utilities & Electric Vehicles

Emma Jarratt
April 14, 2022
8 minute read

windfarm in prairier fields in front of Rocky mountains

Federal government opens consultations on Clean Electricity Standard

Following up on its pledge to make Canada’s electricity grid net-zero emissions by 2035, the federal government is seeking input on a Clean Electricity Standard discussion paper to help ensure a transition that protects ratepayers and assures reliability

Utilities & Electric Vehicles

Emma Jarratt
March 16, 2022
3 minute read

Three Canadian utilities announce plans for a spate of public EV chargers

The announcements — one in Saskatchewan, two in Ontario — signal growing interest on the part of regional and provincial utilities to lead in the deployment of robust public charging services to support EV adoption

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Ontario, Public EV Charging, Saskatchewan, Utilities & Electric Vehicles

Mehanaz Yakub
March 2, 2022
4 minute read

Two sets of powerlines run parallel through open Ontario field

Ultra-low overnight electricity price plan could come to Ontario by April 2023

Ontario’s Energy Minister Todd Smith is asking the Ontario Electricity Board to investigate the feasibility of a new, ultra-low overnight energy pricing structure, which could help support electric vehicle adoption

Electric Vehicles Canada, Ontario, Utilities & Electric Vehicles

Kate Haycock
February 11, 2022
3 minute read

Dam of hydroelectric power plant in Canadian Rockies

Canada must double or triple clean power generation to meet EV and zero-emissions targets, says IEA report

Canada’s environmental and electrification goals over the next three decades will require “an ambitious transformation of its energy system” according to the International Energy Agency

Electric Vehicles Canada, Utilities & Electric Vehicles, Vehicle to Grid (V2G)

Kate Haycock
January 20, 2022
3 minute read

Concept image of night cityscape with connected matrix

NRCan studies grid readiness as utilities, generators prepare for EV effect on demand

Natural Resources Canada continues to investigate Canada’s grid readiness by launching new public consultations on the effect EVs will have on load management in response to a 2020 study

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Utilities & Electric Vehicles, Vehicle to Grid (V2G)

Mehanaz Yakub
January 13, 2022
3 minute read