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BCUC Accepts BC Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) accepted BC Hydro’s Updated 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which anticipates BC Hydro's load and resource needs and guides decisions on its electricity system over the next two decades.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) accepted BC Hydro’s Updated 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which anticipates BC Hydro's load and resource needs and guides decisions on its electricity system over the next two decades.
  • After a public review process, the BCUC determined that: BC Hydro’s IRP is in the public interest and aligns with the BC government’s energy objectives; BC Hydro provided sufficient information to meet the filing requirements of a long-term resource plan; and its supporting analysis for its near-term actions and range of long-term scenarios was reasonable.
  • The BCUC also appreciated BC Hydro’s shift to a more flexible planning and resource development process.
  • Long-term resource plans must include an estimate of demand, a plan to reduce demand, and a plan for energy purchases and facilities required to meet demand.

Climate Change Challenge Creates Solutions for Vulnerable Populations

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

This pitch competition is framed in the context of the 2021 heatwaves and the urgency to address resiliency for our most vulnerable.

Key Points: 
  • This pitch competition is framed in the context of the 2021 heatwaves and the urgency to address resiliency for our most vulnerable.
  • The pitch competition takes place on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre in Vancouver, B.C.
  • The second phase aims to identify and accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies for sustainable and accessible cooling solutions.
  • SCI Climate Futures is a pioneering initiative at the intersection of health, equity, and climate justice to identify sustainable and accessible cooling technologies that safeguard the well-being of individuals who are vulnerable to extreme heat.

SSR Mining Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team

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Friday, March 8, 2024

SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the “Company") announces the reorganization of key roles and responsibilities within its executive leadership team.

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  • SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ/TSX: SSRM, ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the “Company") announces the reorganization of key roles and responsibilities within its executive leadership team.
  • The changes to the executive leadership team are effective immediately.
  • Rod Antal, Executive Chairman of SSR Mining, said, "The changes to the roles and responsibilities of our executive leadership team will provide an opportunity to realign accountabilities to better support the business, particularly as the Company continues to navigate and assess the impacts of the Çöpler Incident.
  • Ms. Thomopoulos will join the executive leadership team and, as Executive Vice President, Human Resources will have responsibility for the human resources, communications and administration functions.

Cadillac Fairview Drives Decarbonization in Vancouver Portfolio

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

In 2022, CF commissioned a number of comprehensive low carbon transition studies for its Vancouver property portfolio to identify capital projects that would significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

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  • In 2022, CF commissioned a number of comprehensive low carbon transition studies for its Vancouver property portfolio to identify capital projects that would significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
  • Seven buildings in CF's Vancouver office portfolio were awarded ZCB certifications in November 2022, followed by four additional buildings awarded in August 2023.
  • The City of Vancouver is aiming to cut its carbon pollution from buildings in half compared to 2007 levels by 2030.
  • Reducing emissions from large buildings – such as CF's downtown Vancouver properties – is expected to make a significant contribution to achieving CF and the City of Vancouver targets.

Canadian tech manufacturer Sinopé Technologies joins forces to help B.C. residents alleviate energy demand with smart devices tied to the grid

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Sinopé devices can reduce energy consumption and tie in with peak events to reduce demand when the network needs it.

Key Points: 
  • Sinopé devices can reduce energy consumption and tie in with peak events to reduce demand when the network needs it.
  • ''Sinopé smart devices can reduce energy consumption and tie in with peak events to reduce demand when the network needs it to avoid brownouts, blackouts and costly energy importation.
  • Using Sinopé smart devices, homeowners can easily assess their level of participation in peak events to alleviate the grid and help its resilience while being rewarded for it.
  • In the heating season 2023-2024, Sinopé smart devices were subsidized by 26 power utilities in North America.

BCUC Approves BC Hydro’s Optional Residential Time-of-Use Rate

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved an Optional Time-of-Use Rate (Optional TOU Rate) for BC Hydro’s residential customers.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved an Optional Time-of-Use Rate (Optional TOU Rate) for BC Hydro’s residential customers.
  • The Optional TOU Rate will also be available to BC Hydro's net metering customers for deliveries from BC Hydro only.
  • BC Hydro has been directed to file an evaluation report with the BCUC on the Optional TOU Rate no later than March 31, 2029.
  • On February 27, 2023, BC Hydro filed its Optional TOU Rate Application pursuant to sections 58 to 61 of the Utilities Commission Act , seeking approval of Rate Schedule 2101 – Residential Service – Optional TOU Rate.

Self Storage Development Achieves Net Zero Carbon Certification, the First of Its Kind in Canada

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Net Zero Carbon is an increasingly prominent concept strategically aiming to balance carbon emissions produced with emissions removed or offset.

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  • Net Zero Carbon is an increasingly prominent concept strategically aiming to balance carbon emissions produced with emissions removed or offset.
  • It focuses on reducing the carbon footprint associated with various activities, including building construction and operation, with global implications for sustainability efforts.
  • The certification from CaGBC underscores Nicola Wealth’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and Advanced Self Storage’s adherence to the stringent Zero Carbon Building Design and Performance Standard.
  • The Advanced Self Storage Maple Meadows facility showcases its dedication to sustainability through a range of energy conservation measures, including:
    All-electric systems eliminate reliance on fossil fuels.

Oceanic Wind Announces Return of Project Development Rights

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Monday, November 13, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oceanic Wind Energy Inc. (TSXV-NEX:NKW.H) (“Oceanic” or “Company”) today announces that under the terms of the agreements with Northland Power, which closed on September 1, 2020, Oceanic has successfully negotiated the return of the development rights of the Hecate Strait project.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oceanic Wind Energy Inc. (TSXV-NEX:NKW.H) (“Oceanic” or “Company”) today announces that under the terms of the agreements with Northland Power, which closed on September 1, 2020, Oceanic has successfully negotiated the return of the development rights of the Hecate Strait project.
  • Oceanic today signed agreements with two of Northland Power Inc. wholly owned subsidiaries that place Oceanic in the lead role in project development.
  • This will only happen through an acceleration of renewable energy and primarily by speeding up the development and construction of wind farms.
  • Oceanic plans to immediately begin discussions with a large international company who is renowned for its development, construction, and operation of large offshore wind projects around the world.

Navigating Innovation: PG&E Hosts Utility Drone Operations Conference

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company convened hundreds of certified drone pilots, industry collaborators, community partners, and federal stakeholders in San Ramon, Calif. for a conference exploring the usage of unmanned aerial systems for utility operations.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company convened hundreds of certified drone pilots, industry collaborators, community partners, and federal stakeholders in San Ramon, Calif. for a conference exploring the usage of unmanned aerial systems for utility operations.
  • "The PG&E 2023 UAS conference is a first-of-its-kind event providing drone pilots with insights on new technologies and best practices for the safe and responsible integration and operation of drones within the energy industry."
  • In 2022, PG&E began utilizing UAS technology to perform gas pipeline leak surveys on 16 miles of water crossings traditionally done by boat.
  • PG&E recently expanded its UAS applications beyond inspections, becoming the first utility in North America to string powerlines with drones working with Austin, Texas-based Infravision.

Ampacimon Raises $10.6 Million USD in Series C Funding Led by Junction Growth Investors to Accelerate Grid Modernization in the U.S.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The round is led by Junction Growth Investors and includes follow-on participation from longstanding investors Korys, Noshaq, Creos, and Gesval.

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  • The round is led by Junction Growth Investors and includes follow-on participation from longstanding investors Korys, Noshaq, Creos, and Gesval.
  • Pieter-Jan Mermans, managing director at Junction Growth Investors, joins Ampacimon’s Board of Directors.
  • “These solutions are critical to grid modernization and to the broad implementation of renewables.
  • “We’re on a mission to accelerate the transition toward a lower emissions world through state-of-the-art grid optimization solutions.