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�԰ɵ��� (�԰ɵ���) and FortisAlberta have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions by renewing their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for an additional five years. The renewal marks the continuation of a productive partnership that leverages both organizations' strengths in innovation and sustainability. Janine Sullivan, President and CEO of FortisAlberta, expressed her enthusiasm for the extended partnership: “When I reflect on �԰ɵ���’s 2030 strategic plan and their focus on energy innovation, it’s clear that our organizations are aligned. We are both community builders with a commitment to learning and we are working towards managing an evolving energy landscape to enable a positive future for Albertans.” Stuart Cullum, President of �԰ɵ���, also shared his vision for the partnership's impact: "This renewed agreement between �԰ɵ��� and FortisAlberta extends our collaborative efforts to innovate within the energy sector. Our joint initiatives are set to enhance our campus as a living lab, where new sustainable technologies not only take shape but also lead to practical applications in our communities." The signing demonstrates the commitment of both institutions to push the boundaries of energy innovation and to support energy innovation applied research. This renewed MOU underscores �԰ɵ���’s

The future of energy innovation at �԰ɵ��� is brighter thanks to a generous $600,000 donation from RBC Foundation to establish the Energy Test Hub.

Exro Technologies Inc. ( TSX: EXRO, OTCQB: EXROF) (the “ Company” or “ Exro”), a leading clean-technology company that provides new-generation power control electronics that expand the capabilities of electric motors and batteries, announced today the successful installation of its first in-field Cell Driver™ Battery Energy Storage System (“ Cell Driver™”) at �԰ɵ��� (“ �԰ɵ���”). The installation was led by Cellex Energy Inc, Exro’s subsidiary dedicated to Cell Driver™ development and commercialization, and was completed earlier this month. This achievement will be celebrated with an official ribbon cutting ceremony this morning with members of �԰ɵ���, Exro, and local officials. The �԰ɵ��� installation integrates Exro’s Cell Driver™ system with a 1.6-megawatt rooftop solar system (nearly 4,200 solar panels) and a one-megawatt Combined Heat and Power Unit installed in partnership with Inferno Solar, at �԰ɵ���’s Energy Innovation Centre. The project is intended to demonstrate how clean energy technologies can be incorporated into existing commercial buildings —potentially a significant market opportunity for the deployment of Cell Driver™. The installation of the Cell Driver™ system at �԰ɵ��� is a use-case for educational facilities and municipalities committed to meeting net-zero standards and is expected to enhance the institution’s efforts in advancing alternative energy