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| CEA President and CEO Jim Burpee to Discuss Global Electricity Markets at World Forum on Energy Regulation V | |
| On May 15, 2012, Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) President and CEO Jim Burpee will be offering an insider’s perspective on electricity markets at the 5th Annual World Forum on Energy Regulation in Quebec City. Read More | |
| Canadian Electricity Association President and CEO Jim Burpee to Discuss the Canadian Energy System at Building on Rio +20 Conference | |
| On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) President and CEO Jim Burpee will be participating as a panellist and speaker at the Building on Rio+20: Canada’s Role and Priorities in a Global Green Economy conference taking place at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario. Read More | |
| Responsible Resource Development a Positive Step Towards a More Sustainable Electricity Future for Canada | |
| OTTAWA, Ontario April 17, 2012. The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is pleased to learn additional details of the federal government’s plans to modernize regulatory review processes for major economic projects through today’s release of a plan for Responsible Resource Development. Read More | |
| Canadian Electricity Association Applauds Federal Government’s Commitment to Regulatory Reform | |
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OTTAWA, Ontario March 29, 2012. The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is pleased with the federal government’s proposal to modernize the regulatory review process for major economic projects, as announced today in the government’s seventh annual budget entitled Economic Action Plan 2012 – A Plan for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity. Read More |
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| Electricity Infrastructure Renewal To Boost Economy, Create Jobs | |
| OTTAWA, Ontario February 13, 2012. A study on the economic impact of investing in Canada’s electricity infrastructure released today by the Conference Board of Canada confirms that investments in electricity generation, transmission and distribution will have a widespread positive impact on Canada’s economy and produce hundreds of thousands of employment opportunities across the country. Read More | |
| Canadian Electricity Association Appoints New President | |
| OTTAWA, Ontario February 2, 2012. The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) announced today that Jim Burpee has been appointed as President and CEO of the Association, effective immediately. The appointment follows the resignation of Pierre Guimond after approximately 4 years in the role. Read More | |
| Long-term National Infrastructure Plan Must Include Electricity and Address Regulatory Challenges | |
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OTTAWA, Ontario, December 1, 2011. Minister Lebel acknowledges “pressing need for clean energy infrastructure and the reinforcement and expansion of existing electricity transmission systems” 1.
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| Labour Minister Presents Electricity Sector Employee Safety Awards | |
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OTTAWA, October 4, 2011. Today, the federal Minister of Labour, The Honourable Lisa Raitt, presented Lifesaving Awards to six safety-conscious electricity sector workers, each of whom saved a life through quick-thinking action. The Awards were among thirteen presented at the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awards reception hosted by the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) in Ottawa. Read More |
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| CEA Supports New ecoENERGY Efficiency Initiatives | |
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OTTAWA, Ontario, September 7, 2011. Investment of $78 million to encourage energy efficiency is a positive development for Canadians who want the means to effectively manage their electricity use.
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| Electricity Sector To Play a Key Role in Reducing Canadaʼs GHG Emissions | |
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OTTAWA, Ontario – August 29, 2011. The federal government this weekend published a draft of a proposed new regulation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electricity generation.
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| Media Advisory: Canadian Electricity Association Available for Comment on Federal Governmentʼs Proposed Plan to Regulate Coal-Fired Generation | |
| OTTAWA, Ontario – August 19, 2011. Today, the federal government announced a proposed new federal regulation aimed at reducing emissions from electricity generation. The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is available to the media for comment. Read More | |
| Electricity Associationʼs Annual Magazine Available | |
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Ottawa (ON), July 25, 2011 Electricity 2011 magazine is now available on-line and in hardcopy.
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| CEA Congratulates Federal Government in Helping Canadians Reduce Their Energy Costs | |
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Ottawa (ON), July 13, 2011 Canadians wanting to make their homes more energy efficient and reduce their energy costs can look to the federal government for assistance.
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| Guideline for Smart Grid Standards Released | |
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Ottawa (ON), July 11, 2011 Today, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) released a guideline for the selection and use of Smart Grid standards.
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| 2010 Sustainable Electricity Annual Report - Canadian Electric Utilities Continue to Make Progress on Sustainability | |
| Ottawa (ON), June 30, 2011 Today, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) released its third Sustainable Electricity Annual Report, outlining the environmental, social and economic performance of its member companies in 2010. Read More | |
| CEA recognizes excellence of utilities in sustainability | |
| Ottawa (ON) June 7, 2011 Horizon Utilities Corporation has won the Sustainability Company of the Year Award for 2010 for its overall leadership and innovation with respect to all three pillars of sustainable development, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) announced today. Read More | |
| Invitation to Members of the Media with an interest in Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Business or Policy | |
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TORONTO (ON) Electricity is essential to our lives – our homes, businesses and industries
depend on it. But how we will choose to power Canada's future is becoming the subject of
much discussion.
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| KnowYourPower.ca Canada's electricity conversations is happening here | |
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Electricity is essential to our lives – our homes, businesses and industries depend on it. But how we will choose to power Canada's future is becoming the subject of much discussion.
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| Launch of first national electrical awareness video for emergency responders | |
| Calgary, AB April 28, 2011 Police, fire and ambulance personnel are usually the first people on the scene of an emergency. Read More | |
| Launch of national electrical awareness video for emergency responders | |
| Media are invited to attend the celebration launch of Canada’s first electrical awareness video for emergency responders. Read More | |
| Call for Nominations for Journalist of the Year Award | |
| Ottawa (ON) April 19, 2011 – The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is calling for nominations for its 2010 Journalist of the Year Award. Read More | |
| Electricity Infrastructure Key to Canadaʼs Future Competitiveness | |
| Ottawa (ON) April 7, 2011 In a study on the current state of Canada’s electricity infrastructure released today, the Conference Board of Canada confirms that our nation’s electricity system is in need of significant investment in order to renew Read More | |
| Canadian Electricity Associationʼs Comprehensive White Paper Takes Pragmatic View of Smart Grid in Canada: The Canadian Electricity Customer Must See Value | |
| OTTAWA (ON) The Canadian electricity sector, through their national association, today released an important State of Play paper on the way forward for smart grid in Canadaʼs electricity system. Read More | |
| News Release - Canadian Electricity Association Recognizes Hydro One Networks Inc. and Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited for Excellence in Sustainability Performance | |
| OTTAWA (ON) Hydro One Networks Inc. and Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited were recognized for outstanding performance on sustainable development under the Canadian Electricity Associationʼs (CEA) Sustainable Electricity program. Read More | |
| News Release - Canadians Encouraged to Flip The Switch on Savings with National ENERGY STAR Light Fixture Campaign | |
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Ottawa,ON October 5, 2010, Canadians looking to reduce their energy consumption and monthly utility bills will benefit from a new ENERGY STAR Light Fixture campaign. Read More |
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| News Release - "Electricity Industry Welcomes Prospect of Improved Predictability" | |
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Ottawa (ON) On June 23, 2010, the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment, announced that the Government of Canada will move forward with regulations to address greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired electricity generation. Read More |
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| News Release - "2009 Sustainable Electricity Annual Report" | |
| Ottawa (ON) Today, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) and its member utilities released the second Sustainable Electricity Annual Report Read More | |
| News Release - "National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure" | |
| www.electricity.ca/media/news/National_EN%5B1%5D.pdfMay 28, 2010 OTTAWA (ON) The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) today joined The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, for the unveiling of the "National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure.” Read More | |
| Electric Industry Leaders Affirm Common Goal of Creating a Low Carbon Future | |
| Electric industry leaders, representing utilities providing the majority of the world’s electricity, met in Kyoto, Japan on April 12-13. Read More | |
| News Release - Canadian Electricity Association releases North American policy paper - "The Integrated Electricity System: Sustainable Electricity as the Foundation for Economic Recovery in North America | |
| April 14, 2010 WASHINGTON (DC) The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) today released its North American policy paper in Washington DC, entitled “The Integrated Electricity System:Sustainable Electricity as the Foundation for Economic Recovery in North America.” Read More | |
| Electricity.ca - the resource site for everything electricity in Canada | |
| OTTAWA (ON) - Today, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) launched its new domain name electricity.ca. Designed with the information needs of many audiences and stakeholder groups in mind, the site has portals that will assist customers, the media, policy makers and students and teachers find the information they are looking for with as few clicks as possible. Read More | |
| CEA Member Utilities Improve Overall Sustainability Performance in 2008 | |
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August 6, 2009 Ottawa (ON) - Today, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) and its member utilities released the inaugural Sustainable Electricity Annual Report outlining the overall sustainable development performance of the electricity industry in 2008. Read More |
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| Canadian Electricity Association releases North American policy paper, "Enhancing our Integrated Electricity System: An Opportunity to Build on Success" | |
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April 22, 2009 April 22, 2009 WASHINGTON (DC) – The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) today released its annual North American policy paper in Washington DC. Entitled: “Enhancing our Integrated Electricity System: An Opportunity to Build on Success,” the paper presents the Canadian industry’s views on opportunities for bilateral engagement between Canada and the US to meet head-on the challenges facing the electricity sector. Read More |
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| Canadian Electric Utilities Commit to Sustainable Electricity | |
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Feb 19, 2009 TORONTO (ON) – Today, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) launched a new and comprehensive program committing its electric utility members to a more sustainable electric future. Read More |
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| SaskPower wins the CEA's Award for Environmental Stewardship | |
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Jan 15, 2009 OTTAWA (ON) – SaskPower’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship was recognized nationally today by Pierre Guimond, President & CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA). Read More |
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