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2025 has been another pivotal year for the utility and energy sector. Looking back over the past twelve months, the pace of change has been nothing short of dizzying. A few themes stood out in particular. These highlights only scratch the surface, but together they point to a sector that is more complex, more interconnected, and changing faster than ever.

One of the key pillars Crux Energy focuses on as we navigate a rational energy future is efficiency and resource stewardship. We believe every energy system should make the best possible use of the resources it has. That means prioritizing energy efficiency, demand management, and systems optimization before reaching for costly expansions. Rational energy systems reduce waste and invest where the marginal value is highest. The crux of this (see what I did there?), is that ma

At Crux Energy, we help clients navigate energy strategy questions across Canada and the U.S. Along the way, we often share reflections on LinkedIn, in our blog and at conferences about issues shaping the energy landscape. Individually, these reflections range from big-picture questions like energy poverty and offshore wind development to more prosaic thoughts on internal process improvements. But taken together, they express a consistent belief: our energy future must be bui

The overwhelming message from this year's federal budget was clear, reduce operational spending and increase capital spending. Rely upon our own nation's national resources to become the superpower we are capable of being. It's got big dreams for Canada, and a lot of them are bolstered on the back of our natural resources and energy potential. Below is a breakdown of some of the takeaways for the energy industry. Clean Electricity Signals Investment and Awaits Execution The b

When we talk about utility strategy, we often focus on infrastructure, regulation, and technology. But there’s an equally critical layer that underpins all of it: customer programs. And more specifically, how those programs intersect with energy poverty, affordability, and equity.

Canada’s advantage lies in clean power, critical minerals, engineering expertise, and responsible resource development. The challenge is to monetize those strengths, not regulate them into stagnation.

Europe’s new carbon border rules could turn Canada’s clean power into a manufacturing advantage.    When I wrote “ Bits to the UK, Not...

As a homeowner, I could go solar. It would reduce my bills. But as someone who works in energy strategy and cares deeply about equity and affordability, I can't do it knowing the impact on the grid and those that ultimately pay for it.

Ho bookend scenarios can shift conversations: from “what’s likely” to “what’s possible.”

If the Major Projects Office wants offshore wind to move forward with real momentum, here is where I would focus

If a utility’s strategy doesn’t account for how changes will impact customer bills, both at the macro and localized level, it risks undermining its own success.

Utility ownership is not what drives customer bills.

Electrons can be converted into data before exporting them. Nova Scotia has a great data connection to the UK and a world class wind resource.

A step by step guide on determining the total savings on switching from oil heat to heat pumps in your home.

Four offshore wind energy areas have been officially designated in Nova Scotia

Earlier this spring, I bought a roughly 3,000 square foot home in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It's a lovely home in exactly the neighbourhood I...

Incorporating velocity into risk and control assessments enhances clarity, prioritizes actions, and ensures effective mitigation strategies in times of crisis. 

On a per capita basis, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can look quite different depending on the particular U.S. state or Canadian province...

Struggling with process inefficiencies or gaps in your controls? Follow Crux Energy's nine-step guide for process improvement, and a...

Since 2016, we’ve seen increased energy investment around the globe. Economic stimulus packages in the wake of COVID-19 and rising power...