Strategy, research, and analysis at the convergence of electricity markets and climate change in Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Joined September 2011
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Patrick D. Bateman retweeted
Exceptional numbers this morning: wind met just over 97% of electricity demand between 12am and 6am, the highest ever proportion - by a fraction of a percent - for that time of the day.
Full report tomorrow, follow along in the meantime on our website:
stillatthewind.com/explore?g…
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Freeland presents a plan to green Canada's electricity supply cbc.ca/news/politics/green-e…
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Nova Scotia electricity law changes give ‘new momentum’ to energy storage projects energy-storage.news/nova-sco… #energystorage
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Frequency response, peak capacity, transmission deferral …
Just as there is a wide range of energy storage technologies, it is easy to get confused with all the possible applications for energy storage. This framework, from “Monetizing Energy Storage”, structures these:
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ALT A diagram that classifies 23 services that energy storage can provide to power systems according to type of economic value, location in the power system, and how strongly they relate to the share of variable renewables.
Patrick D. Bateman retweeted
Hoarfrost and freezing rain has caused 6+ inches of ice on power lines in southwestern Manitoba ❄️ We’re melting the ice off lines — mostly without taking outages — but we may have to take some brief outages to complete the work. If you see crews out working, please drive safe.
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As Connor Bedard said, Team Canada “didn’t come here to make the finals.” They came here to win. And that’s exactly what they did. Congratulations, guys! And thanks to Halifax and Moncton for being such great hosts – that East Coast hospitality always wins. #WorldJuniors
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Canada roars back to beat U.S. and advance to gold-medal game at world juniors theglobeandmail.com/sports/h…
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Charity runner Gary McKee completes a marathon a day for a year bbc.in/3WSX7lu
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Enjoyed speaking with @towhey @NEWSTALK1010 this afternoon about the critical role #energystorage technologies, short and long durations, will play in Ontario’s electricity system this decade. @EnrgyStorageCAN @IESO_Tweets globalnews.ca/news/9373330/o…
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“Energy storage could change energy industry like ‘refrigeration changed the milk industry” - great quote from ESC member Matt Sachs @peakpower_inc #energystorage cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/o…
Patrick D. Bateman retweeted
Test flight? Done ✅
Reindeer health test? Passed ✅
Santa 🎅 isn’t the only person with an impossible mission this holiday season. Watch as Minister Alghabra clears Santa for flight this #Christmas.
Happy Holidays!
canada.ca/en/transport-canad…
Patrick D. Bateman retweeted
Flickering lights? “Slapping circuits” could be the cause. When overhead power lines collide with one another - usually as a result of high winds - it creates a power interruption. For updates: bddy.me/3jqRJaQ
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Côte-Nord | Hydro-Québec utilise des drones pour déglacer des lignes avant la tempête lapresse.ca/actualites/regio…
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NEW - BC Hydro is suspending electricity-connection requests from cryptocurrency mining operations for 18 months to preserve B.C.'s electricity supply. #bcpoli
Patrick D. Bateman retweeted
2022 Highlight: In October, Saskatchewan’s Throne Speech announced a commitment to 3,000 MW of new wind and solar by 2035. This plan will include a competition for 400 MW of wind and 300 MW of solar, to be launched in 2023.
Patrick D. Bateman retweeted
A new report from @IESO_Tweets suggests Ontario is in a position to decarbonize its electricity grid, with a moratorium on new natural gas generation being feasible in 2027, provided new storage, nuclear, renewables and conservation efforts are ready. renewcanada.net/ieso-says-on…
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Extreme cold temperatures and high electricity demand, have prompted the AESO to declare a Grid Alert at 4:47 p.m.
Find more info on Grid Alerts and how to conserve energy here: aeso.ca/aeso/electricity-in-…
Patrick D. Bateman retweeted
Today I represented Canada at the World Cup handover event in Qatar. Canada will host the World in 2026 along with the United States and Mexico! #FIFAWorldCup
