Category - Articles
Energy backup needed
January 10th, 2022Province needs community-based renewable energy
January 3rd, 2022Tories rob Crowns, hoodwink public
December 18th, 2021Manitoba Hydro survey raises suspicion
December 9th, 2021Manitoba squandering clean-energy opportunity
December 2nd, 2021Opportunity to have Hydro cake, eat it, too
November 30th, 2021LANE: Resurrecting Hydro from the walking dead
November 26th, 2021Squandering the ‘Manitoba advantage’
November 24th, 2021Keeyask chickens come home to roost
November 19th, 2021Hydro's debt to capitalization ratio (which credit rating agencies keep a close eye on) has increased to 86 per cent, up from 74 per cent prior...
Manitoba Hydro seeks 5% electricity rate increase
November 16th, 2021Manitoba Hydro submitted an overall electric rate increase application Monday to the Public Utilities Board, asking for a five per cent...
Drought forecast to impact Hydro 2021-22 bottom line
November 10th, 2021
Keep on e-Truckin'
October 20th, 2021Keeyask and the future of Manitoba Hydro
October 8th, 2021Keeyask dam buoys Manitoba Hydro's net income
September 23rd, 2021Manitoba government axes hydro rate-setting authority legislation
September 17th, 2021
Response to Bison adds to electric big rig To fleet
September 11th, 2021
Bison adds electric big rig to fleet
September 3rd, 2021Manitoba stays a have-not province. With no plan to exploit electrification except export electricity at a loss for other's benefit
Manitoba government axes controversial education reform bill
September 1st, 2021Getting Rid of Bill 35 is important for bringing Manitoba Hydro into the 21st Century
Hydro ordered to deliver financial details
August 17th, 2021Metrics paint incomplete picture of Hydro's future
July 14th, 2021Tories' big Hydro lie just got fatter
July 9th, 2021MANITOBA GOVERNMENT PROPOSES FIXED HYDRO RATES FOR NEXT THREE YEARS
July 8th, 2021The PUB gagged over the current term of this government. Then they get some power back. Hydro's annnual payments to government increase.
The proposed Manitoba Hydro rate increase coming this fall
July 8th, 2021Historically when governments control Hydro, long term disasters prevail. The PUB should decide these matters, not political expediency
Hydro sleight of hand hurts ratepayers
July 2nd, 2021The Brad Wall Report Recommendation #2.6 recommends reduction or suspension in Hydro payments to government
Hydro skirts PUB order to deliver financial data
June 30th, 2021Hydro boss calls out coalition over complaint
June 29th, 2021Hydro fight heads for unprecedented faceoff
June 29th, 2021Coalition demands Hydro hearing
June 28th, 2021PUB asks consumer group to speak on Hydro transparency
June 21st, 2021Province appoints panel to guide Hydro's future
June 19th, 2021Final act of Hydro long con draws near
June 17th, 2021Power failure, future shock
May 29th, 2021The lights are on, but Manitoba Hydro isn't answering the door to offer clarity on greener power plans
Province issues permanent licence for Manitoba Hydro's Churchill River Diversion
May 13th, 2021Manitoba Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard says she will not hesitate to impose further conditions on Hydro in the future in...
PUB orders Hydro to produce financial data
May 12th, 2021Shine harsh light of transparency on Hydro finances
May 12th, 2021A federal budget item Manitobans should know
April 19th, 2021Biggest Hydro users threaten to unplug economy
April 16th, 2021Manitoba Hydro up against the Wall
April 9th, 2021PUB considers request for special hearing on hydro rates
April 9th, 2021The Consumers Coalition wrote to the Public Utilities Board to convene a hearing to determine whether current hydro rates are appropriate.
Hydro revenue streams quietly buoy Manitoba budget
April 7th, 2021Public utility should be publicly accountable
March 30th, 2021LANE: Don’t trust government (as your bill rises)
March 28th, 2021Coalition wants public review of Manitoba Hydro's financial health because ratepayers 'in the dark'
March 27th, 2021Coalition says three major projects came online since last hearing took place, so review sorely needed
Hydro 'shrouded in secrecy,' coalition tells PUB
March 27th, 2021"Manitoba Hydro’s rate making process are either not undertaken or shrouded in secrecy." - Consumers Coalition
Hydro plan means higher rates, privatization
March 20th, 2021This NDP MLA attacks Bill 35 which effectively has Hydro a government dept and neuters the PUB. This is not democratization of electricity
NDP tries to zap Pallister's plan to have government set electricity rates
March 19th, 2021The provincial government is moving in the opposite direction to the democritization of electricity that is happening elsewhere
Former premier left questions unanswered
March 18th, 2021'Can't do' thinking hampers Hydro
March 17th, 2021Efficiency Manitoba has the mandate to cut back Manitoba Hydro domestic load by 1.5%. Ths has to be dealt with.
Mistakes enough to go around with Hydro review
March 7th, 2021
Hydro projects built for the future
March 1st, 2021Premier calls NDP management of Manitoba Hydro megaprojects 'scandal of the century' following report
March 1st, 2021Good comments by Byron Willioms of the Public Interest Law Centre.
Economic Review of Bipole III & Keeyask Commmission
February 26th, 2021
Hydro review slams NDP's handling of Bipole III, Keeyask but opposes privatizing Crown corp
February 26th, 2021The annual 1% loan guarantee on debt Hydro pays the treasury, any government has no incentive to stop unnecessary construction
Report says optimistic forecasts, lack of oversight led to big debt at Manitoba Hydro
February 26th, 2021The Bipole III Coalition fought for many of the conclusions in the Brad Wall Report
Review of Bipole III & Keeyask Commmission Report
February 26th, 2021A useful summary of the Wall report as applied to the government, Manitoba Hydro, the PUB and Bill 35
Manitoba Hydro integrates subsidiary into parent company
February 16th, 2021This article will have to be revised as there is more that needs to be explained such as MH Telecom and the world dominate PSCAD electric power...
Manitoba Hydro subsidiary wrapping up international contracts
February 16th, 2021It appears the profitable PSCAD will be integrated into Manitoba Hydro along MH Telecom
Greener pastures: Shell plans steady drop in oil business
February 11th, 2021
Transit unveils ambitious $280-M eco-bus plan
February 5th, 2021
Governments commit cash to curb Manitoba's carbon output
January 30th, 2021New global energy landscape
January 29th, 2021Hydro board member's recusals raise suspicion about future of subsidiary
December 12th, 2020Hydro-Quebec launches new subsidiary specialized in energy storage business
December 9th, 2020Time for real change at Hydro
November 29th, 2020LANE: Hydro, a wounded utility
November 22nd, 2020LANE: Be careful about dismantling Hydro’s opportunities
November 14th, 2020Treat Hydro with care
October 27th, 2020Bill 44 puts Public Utilities Board under seige
October 24th, 2020Manitoba Hydro and the Public Utilities Board
October 6th, 2020Information blackout leaves Hydro subsidiary in the dark
September 16th, 2020
Review needed to unearth truth on Hydro fiasco
August 24th, 2020Manitoban's — ratepayers — deserve a full examination of Manitoba Hydro, says former chair of the Public Utilities board.
B.C.’s Site C has become a cash bonfire. Hard decisions are ahead
August 17th, 2020Is this what is happening to Manitoba Hydro with Keeyask and Waskwatim?
Needing a new future for Manitoba Hydro
August 16th, 2020COVID-19 diverts attention from Bill 44
June 22nd, 2020Minnesota Power Energizes Great Northern Transmission Line
June 17th, 2020
Xcel proposes $3B in renewable projects to bolster economy dogged by pandemic
June 17th, 2020With electricity costs low in Minnesota, a poor market for Manitoba Hydro opportunity energy sales there will result.
Court rules out lower Hydro rate for First Nations
June 11th, 2020Hydro boss on hot seat over cuts
June 11th, 2020Bill 44 disrespects Manitoba consumers
May 21st, 2020
Bill 44 deserves much closer review
May 5th, 2020King Brian, emasculating Manitoba's Crown corps
April 27th, 2020
Manitoba’s future is electric
March 2nd, 2020Driving toward a rechargeable world
February 25th, 2020Emissions targets overheated
February 25th, 2020
Ontario Power Generation, Hydro One create Ivy electric vehicle charging network
February 14th, 2020
Britain’s Ban on Gasoline and Diesel Cars Is a Game Changer for EVs
February 6th, 2020Financing set for Manitoba Hydro line reaching north
February 5th, 2020
Province green-lights hydro line to Saskatchewan
January 17th, 2020Handcuffed by record borrowing
December 26th, 2019Manitoba Hydro's debt ($23.5B) exceeds governments net debt, adding to Manitoba's total debt
Renewables 'hit a wall' in saturated Upper Midwest grid
December 12th, 2019The Upper Midwest of the Mid-continent Independent Operator (MISO) is where Manitoba Hydro exports its US energy into
Sub-metering an option for excess electricity
December 10th, 2019SaskPower exploring $1.8-billion link with Manitoba Hydro
December 6th, 2019The idea is at an preliminary stage and wouldn't be ready before 2030, but it would supply enough electricity to power a million homes.
Hydro CEO named 2019 Chatelaine woman of the year
December 2nd, 2019
Quick Facts on Canada's climate plan, compared to other G20 members
November 11th, 2019OTTAWA - Some quick facts about Climate Transparency's 2019 report card on Canada's climate plan as part of its annual report card on G20...
France's EDF buys UK electric vehicle infrastructure firm Pivot Power
November 4th, 2019Electricite De France acquiring battery storage and EV charging companies
Harmful air pollution 'definitely too high for the public' near city roads, study suggests
October 29th, 2019A new study found harmful levels of air pollution near major urban roads in Toronto and Vancouver.
Renewable power developers discover more energy sources make better projects
October 28th, 2019
On the road to a low-cost, carbon-free Alberta
October 17th, 2019The Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration will see transport trucks hauling freight between the province's two biggest...
Manitoba Hydro Act must be revamped amid debt crisis
October 10th, 2019Efficiency Manitoba misses deadline on first plan submission
October 2nd, 2019
The Short List of Climate Actions That Will Work
September 29th, 2019We have the solutions. We just need the will to execute.
Technology will turn consumers into energy producers, traders: Hydro CEO
September 25th, 2019Photo by Craig Ruttle / The Associated Press files
Time to go electric
September 9th, 2019
Both NDP and PCs culpable for Hydro boondoggle, voters should know
September 6th, 2019The sun rises behind a hydro tower dotted with workers ED KAISER/Postmedia Network Files
'It's the old chicken and an egg situation'
September 4th, 2019MIKE SUDOMA / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Ruth and Lester Deane's Teslas.
Growing consensus seen on need to smooth path to mass electrification
July 25th, 2019A US perspective on productive electrification
Manitoba to probe electricity projects following 'tragic waste of money' that cost taxpayers billions
June 27th, 2019This article was originally published 4 MAy 2018
Manitoba's new 'utility scale' solar farm aims to spark First Nations interest in green energy
June 20th, 2019First Nation's sun-powered project to generate electricity, revenue, expertise for the community
MUSKRAT: THE BIGGEST GAMBLE OF ALL
June 20th, 2019Consider the similarities with Manitoba Hydro's Keeyask, Bipole III and MMTP projects.
Ottawa approves transmission line to Minnesota
June 14th, 2019Ottawa asks ex-judge for advice in Hydro line spat
May 29th, 2019
Murky math casts doubt on Minnesota power line
May 28th, 2019Keeyask construction by Manitoba Hydro
The Changing Electricity Landscape
May 27th, 2019Utilities can transform challenges into opportunities by focusing on collaboration, innovation and modernization
$20-billion Hydro plan worrying
May 24th, 2019Pallister finds an opening in schedule
May 22nd, 2019
PC government wrong on Efficiency Manitoba
May 10th, 2019“If you’re not growing, you’re falling behind.”
Transportation Electrification: How to Do It Right
May 2nd, 2019Utilities need to provide customers with programs and services that encourage and reward the adoption of more electric vehicles.
Hydro says staff cuts already exceed province's target
May 1st, 2019Crown corp. marching orders
April 30th, 2019Wind-powered buses blow into Portland
April 25th, 2019
Here's how rising air pollution is likely affecting your health
April 24th, 2019Air pollution is having a direct effect on health and life expectancy around the world, according to a slew of new studies
Singapore in Talks With More Electric Car Companies After Dyson
April 21st, 2019Is there any reason why Manitoba could not become a cluster for EV manufacturing?
Propulsion Quebec
April 17th, 2019The Propulsion Québec is a collaborative business platform bringing together all of Quebec’s smart and electric transportation businesses.
Electric car makers woo Chinese buyers with range, features
April 15th, 2019
Canada's EV charging network growing up as numbers and power improve
April 4th, 2019Petro Canada's electric vehicle charging station is shown on display at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto on Thursday, February...
Carbon tax won't reduce emissions
April 1st, 2019Economic development fund sets sights on province's north
March 27th, 2019Zero-emission buses a no-brainer
March 21st, 2019Manitoba deserves more energetic focus from Senate
March 14th, 2019
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Project To Be Launched in Maryland
March 6th, 2019More than 50 charging stations, including nine 'fast charging' ones, to come up in Potomac Edison service territory in five years
Manitoba Hydro Cancels Payout To Local Communities
March 5th, 2019Want to cut greenhouse gases? Cut taxes
March 5th, 2019Hydro dumps program to appease line-affected municipalities
March 4th, 2019Zapped: Unravelling the NDP’s new spin around power prices and the Site C dam
February 20th, 2019B.C.'s NDP is now doing precisely what it criticizes the Liberals for doing — manufacturing a need for power while pushing forward with a...
Campbell dumped as head of Manitoba Hydro review following assault allegation
February 19th, 2019Feds' new energy bill draws criticism from western provinces
February 19th, 2019Lithium Ion Batteries-Recycling story
February 16th, 2019US seeks ways to develop lithium-ion battery recycling to address global demand, potential shortages of materials for electric vehicle, phone...
Alberta government contract to result in three new solar power plants
February 15th, 2019The Alberta government is granting a 20-year contract to supply about half of its electric power needs to a partnership that plans to build...
Vancouver firm carves out turf in EV market
February 13th, 2019Oil to tidewater through Manitoba
February 4th, 2019LANE: Solar power bad for Hydro's bottom line
January 25th, 2019
Manitoba Hydro Begins Pre-Construction On Transmission Project
January 15th, 2019
Giving up gas: China's Shenzhen switches to electric taxis
January 8th, 2019Board's course correction has Hydro headed towards calmer waters
January 4th, 2019
City asks for electric bus study with eye to future
January 3rd, 2019PUB blocks Hydro shortcut to rate hike
January 3rd, 20192018 IN REVIEW: A turbulent year for Manitoba Hydro
December 28th, 2018End of subsidy throws shade on solar industry
December 19th, 2018
Solar is cheaper than Hydro
December 17th, 2018
Canada needs improved military and transport capability in the Canadian Arctic
December 15th, 2018Lane: Hydro debt mess complicated
December 14th, 2018This Latin American country is charging ahead with electric vehicles
December 12th, 2018Can Manitoba learn from what is happening in Chile?
Batteries not included
December 8th, 2018Tories, NDP point fingers as Hydro applies for latest rate hike
December 3rd, 2018We already pay for carbon reduction
November 29th, 2018Bipole III Coalition ends eight-year run
November 23rd, 2018
Manitoba’s hydro mess points to Canada’s larger problem with megadams
November 22nd, 2018Interprovincial energy deal a good first step
November 19th, 2018NEB approves Manitoba Hydro's proposed link to Minnesota
November 15th, 2018NEB approves Manitoba-Minnesota power line
November 15th, 2018
Time to electrify Winnipeg transit
November 13th, 2018Kinew wary of Hydro privatization after new terms
November 8th, 2018
Will Muskrat Falls Pay Dividends? (Part 1)
November 8th, 2018Bipole III watchdog group disbands, replaced by new Manitoba Energy Council
November 7th, 2018Taking the Heart out of Manitoba Hydro
November 7th, 2018Hydro cuts deal to send more power to Saskatchewan
October 29th, 2018Beginning of end for Manitoba Hydro?
October 26th, 2018
Tories playing the blame game
October 26th, 2018
Addressing climate change in cities
October 24th, 2018Hydro project review has political implications
October 20th, 2018Electric vehicles could increase demand for Thompson nickel, says North Atlantic mining director
October 11th, 2018Vale North Atlantic mining operations director Alistair Ross spoke to the Thompson Chamber of Commerce about the future of the company’s...
Electric Cars May Make French Power Demand Rise Again, EDF Says
October 10th, 2018