5 h. ago Osmose Secures FAA Waiver for ‘Beyond Visual Line of Sight’ Operations, Enhancing Capabilities for Aerial Data Collection for Electrical Utilities

ATLANTA — Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. (“Osmose”), a leading provider of critical asset resiliency and life extension services for the electric utility industry, announced today it has secured an FAA waiver to perform Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This milestone builds on Osmose’s ongoing innovation efforts to deliver market-leading […]

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9 d. ago Most Ontario utilities don’t study climate risk to electrical grid: survey

TORONTO — The majority of Ontario’s electricity utilities don’t study how climate change could threaten parts of the power grid, a survey found as the province eyes changes that would require them to assess their vulnerability to extreme weather and build it into their infrastructure plans. A survey prepared for the Ontario Energy Board, the […]

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2 w. ago Alectra Utilities committed to seeking increased procurement of Canadian goods and materials for its electricity distribution operations

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities (Alectra) announced today its commitment to prioritizing Canadian businesses, suppliers, and vendors through its procurement processes for equipment and services for its electricity grid. Alectra Utilities is the largest municipally owned electricity utility in Canada based on the number of customers served, totalling approximately 1.1 […]

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3 w. ago Alberta utilities minister says Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly

Nathan Neudorf says interconnectivity with Alberta's neighbouring provinces and Montana is key to having a reliable grid.

Politics

3 w. ago Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly: Alberta utilities minister

Nathan Neudorf refutes report claiming the Alberta Electric System Operator unnecessarily limits electricity imported from Montana

Politics

3 w. ago South Africa’s Embattled Eskom Allowed to Breach Emission Rules

South Africa allowed eight coal-fired plants run by state-owned Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to breach emission rules in an attempt to help the cash-strapped utility focus resources on providing a steady supply of electricity.

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3 w. ago Important Advisory: Barrie ice storm power restoration update

BARRIE, Ontario, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities advises that due to severe damage to trees and electricity infrastructure, power restoration in the downtown core of Barrie will not be completed by Monday morning. Alectra crews will be working overnight and through the morning to restore power, however businesses and residents in the […]

Economics

4 w. ago Des parents ont du mal à encadrer le temps que passent leurs enfants sur Internet

La forte majorité des enfants de 6 à 17 ans utilisent en moyenne trois appareils électroniques différents.

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