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Caterpillar and Alectra Energy Solutions Supply 15.5 MW of Turnkey Behind-the-Meter Power Generation to Reduce Energy Costs for Linamar Corporation
Caterpillar’s Leading-Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management System Optimizes Return on Investment through Onsite Power Generation.
For Release: May 5, 2025
IRVING, TEXAS—Caterpillar Inc. today announced the expansion of an integrated offering with Alectra Energy Solutions, a leading provider of integrated energy solutions. This collaboration enables Linamar Corporation, a diversified advanced manufacturing company, to reduce energy costs during periods of peak grid demand through the deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs).
Under a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA), Alectra recently deployed 12 Cat® G3500 series natural-gas generator sets for behind-the-meter (BTM) power production at Linamar’s diversified manufacturing facilities in Guelph and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
The project included construction financing facilitated by Cat Financial, while the local dealer, Toromont Cat, completed the engineering, procurement, and construction. The turnkey power systems are dispatched through Caterpillar’s distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) software solutions to reduce Linamar’s energy costs during periods of peak grid demand.
The fully integrated solution supports Linamar’s goal of operational excellence and energy efficiency while reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability for its stakeholders including employees, suppliers, customers and communities.
“These capabilities from Caterpillar and Alectra support our long-term sustainable business model through an innovative and efficient energy solution that reduces our operational costs and enhances our position in a highly competitive industry,” said Jim Jarrell, CEO & President of Linamar Corporation.
“Alectra is committed to being a trusted advisor and long-term energy partner for our customers. This solution supports Linamar’s balanced approach to business growth by stabilizing long-term energy costs and enhancing resiliency amid rising power prices.” said Ammar Nawaz, VP, Distributed Energy Solutions for Alectra Energy Solutions.
“Our engagement with Alectra and Linamar demonstrates how our portfolio of power solutions leverages leading-edge digital technologies to improve performance and help customers achieve preferred energy outcomes,” said Melissa Busen, senior vice president of Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division.
Energy resilience with security against price fluctuations
DERMS software solutions from Caterpillar can help customers monitor, manage, and monetize on-site energy assets. The Cat Active Management Platform (AMP) monitors patterns from the grid and client facilities, analyzes opportunities in energy markets, and then dispatches DERs to maximize results without disrupting normal business operations.
Additionally, Utilities and Energy Producers can use Cat AMP to access DERs, enabling rapid increases in utilization of renewable sources of energy on the grid.
For more information, visit cat.com/utilities.
Cat® Active Management Platform (AMP) solution for distributed energy resource management (DERM)
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About Linamar
Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is a diversified advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products.
Linamar has over 33,000 employees in 75 manufacturing locations, 16 R&D centres and 31 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of CAD$10.6 billion in 2024. For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry-leading products and services, visit www.linamar.com or follow us on our social media channels.
About Alectra Energy Solutions
Alectra Energy Solutions is a progressive and customer-focused energy solutions partner to our communities, stakeholders and customers. As part of the Alectra family of companies, we collectively serve more than one million homes and businesses and 17 communities in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe area, and we are the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. Our depth of experience is backed by a commitment to safety, reliability and innovation and our understanding of the changing energy sector allows us to provide the products and services to help meet the energy challenges of tomorrow. We offer a comprehensive suite of leading-edge energy solutions that include Distributed Energy Services, Metering Services, High Voltage & Streetlighting Services, Solar Services, Sub-Metering Services, and Power Restoration Services. Learn more at alectrasolutions.com.
About Caterpillar
With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on our social media channels.
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