Thomas J. Timmins

Nov 29, 2024 | mondaq.com | Thomas J. Timmins

Earlier this month, Ditchley Foundation held its most recent conference focused on the topic of climate change and the ongoing energy system transition, "Climate and Security Trade-Offs: Transatlantic and Industrial and Trade Policy in the Green Transition." Assembled in the historic—and now tastefully digitalized—library at Ditchley Park (in the United Kingdom), more than 30 international participants from across government, industry, academia and civil society gathered to explore topics...

Nov 25, 2024 | gowlingwlg.com | Thomas J. Timmins

ArticlePublished25 November 2024Observations from the recent Ditchley Climate Conference, Nov.

Nov 15, 2024 | mondaq.com | Thomas J. Timmins

The traceability of batteries—both their component parts and their production—has become an increasingly important priority for governments worldwide. Concerns regarding the climate crisis and national security provide distinct but equal motivations—particularly in Canada. Batteries and energy storage systems play a crucial role in global decarbonization efforts; transparency in sourcing and manufacturing has become essential to ensuring sustainable and responsible supply chains.

Nov 12, 2024 | mondaq.com | Paul Carenza |Thomas J. Timmins |Robert Hull

On Oct. 30, as part of its annual Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government unveiled plans to amend the regulations under the Electricity Act, 1998 (the "EA") in an effort to remove barriers to consolidation among local distribution companies ("LDCs"), otherwise known as municipal electricity utilities ("MEUs").

Feb 13, 2023 | lexology.com | Natália Castro |Thomas J. Timmins

On Oct. 6, 2022, Ontario Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, issued a directive to the Independent Electricity System Operator ("IESO") directing it to procure 4,000 megawatts (MW) of new electricity supply to serve the province's growing electricity needs.