2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code is Now Available
The 2024 edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) has been finalized and is now available for purchase. The updated Electrical Safety Code regulation comes into effect on May 1, 2025.
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Panduit Powers the Future: Innovative Power Connectors and Grounding Solutions for the Electrification Era
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Declines in Ontario and Manitoba Construction Intentions Push Down the Non-Residential Sector
December 16, 2024 The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $399.1 million (-3.1%) to $12.6 billion in October. This comes on the heels of a strong September, during which construction intentions rose by $1.3 billion to the second-highest level in the series. Despite the monthly decline in October, the total value of building permits… Read More…
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Lighting Control Basics for Home Automation
By Matthew Biswas Do your eyes roll when you hear terms like Smart home technology? Or are you a true believer? As it turns out controlling electrical devices via low-voltage technology can be easier to implement and use than many of us thought. The Lutron Caseta system uses the internet and Radio Frequency to instantly… Read More…
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Grounded in Ontario: The Future of Energy Storage Systems
December 16, 2024 Technical Advisor Trevor Tremblay explains why following best practices and relying on licensed professionals will ensure a smooth and secure transition when integrating this exciting new technology. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are revolutionizing the way individuals and businesses manage energy, providing cost-saving opportunities, increased energy reliability, and a pathway toward sustainability. In… Read More…
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4 in 5 Canadians See Electrifying Public Transit as Key to Advancing Climate Action, Schneider Electric Survey Finds
December 13, 2024 Schneider Electric has released new survey findings showing Canadians are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of traditional public transit emissions. According to the survey, 83 per cent of Canadians recognize the need for electrified transit to support a sustainable future and are seeking actionable and innovative solutions to ease the nation’s… Read More…
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WAGO’s 221 Inline Wire Splicing Connector
Boasting push-in CAGE CLAMP® technology, WAGO’s 2-conductor inline splicing connector offers a maintenance-free installation. Those intuitive orange levers completely eliminate the use for any tools. WAGO’s CAGE CLAMP® spring pressure technology provides shorter wiring times, faster commissioning, and a guaranteed connection every time. With our 221 Inline as well as our 221 series LEVER NUTS® each connector can be reused, just by opening the lever! Discover more ways to rewire with ease and reliability when you have a WAGO lever-connector!
New White Paper from Helukabel: Five Key Elements for Higher Cable Durability in Drag Chains
When designing and constructing drag chains, users often ask, “why do I need special cables for this?” High loads such as bending, abrasion, and millions of motion cycles are quite demanding on cables and call for solutions that are perfectly tailored to each specific application.
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8 Steps to a Lockout Tagout Procedure
Do you have lockout tagout procedures in place? A lockout tagout procedure can not only help a workplace from incurring fines, but it can also prevent serious or even fatal injuries to workers.
Learn the 8 steps of a lockout tagout procedure.
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Littelfuse Whitepaper: Variable-Frequency Drives Create a Blind Spot to Low-Level Earth Faults in High-Resistance Grounded Systems
Death and injuries make earth faults one of the most essential hazards to mitigate. High-resistance grounding provides significant protection for equipment and personnel. Unfortunately, when variable frequency drives (VFDs) are used in resistance-grounded systems, the system may not be able to effectively detect low-level ground faults unless the equipment is adjusted accordingly. In this paper, Littelfuse explains why using VFDs in high-resistance grounding systems can be problematic and provides an in-depth discussion of how those problems can be overcome.
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Resilient Sales to Represent Liteline in Northern Ontario
December 16, 2024 Resilient Sales is very excited to announce that they will be representing Liteline in Northern Ontario staring January 1st, 2025. Territory coverage will include Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Temiskaming Shores. Read More…
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CIB and RBC Commit $20 million Towards the Environmentally Sustainable Revitalization of the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre
December 16, 2024 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and Matawa First Nations Management (Matawa) have reached financial close on the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre energy retrofit project. The CIB is lending $15 million through its Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), in addition to RBC’s $5 million financing to support… Read More…
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New FLO Chargers in Northwest Territories, Niagra Falls, and the Legendary Fairmont Empress
December 16, 2024 FLO has announced new EV charger installations in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Niagara Falls, Ontario, and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia. New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories The Town of Hay River in Canada’s Northwest Territories has its first DC Fast Charger with the installation and activation of… Read More…
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Chuck Cartmill Announces Retirement as CEO of LED Roadway Lighting
December 13, 2024 LED Roadway Lighting (LRL) has announced that Chuck Cartmill will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2025. Since founding the company in 2002 as C-Vision, Chuck has played an instrumental role in growing LED Roadway Lighting from its modest beginnings in an empty building with one employee into a… Read More…
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Eaton Canada Investing $15m to Expand Manufacturing Capacity
Eaton Canada is investing approximately $15 million to expand manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for its electrical solutions driven by the ongoing electrification of Canada’s economy.
These investments will expand the company’s low-voltage manufacturing footprint by 20%, increasing its ability to produce the switchboards, switchgear and panelboards needed to support Canada’s electrified future.
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Enhance Your Security with Gigamedia’s New Face Detection Feature
How Face Detection Works: Face Detection is a process that uses advanced algorithms to detect and track facial features. This technology can be integrated into your existing security system to enhance monitoring and identification capabilities.
Precautions for Implementing Face Detection: When setting up a face detection system, it is crucial to consider privacy protection and individual rights.
Bartle & Gibson Announces Partnership with Electric Avenue
Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd., a Western Canada-based premier plumbing, heating and electrical distributor, proudly announced a new regional partnership to distribute Electric Avenue, providers of convenient, affordable and easy-to-use smart charging solutions for residential and commercial use, across Western Canada.
Electric Avenue was founded in 2021 with one simple mission: to speed up electric vehicle adoption in North America.
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Electrical Industry News Week
This special weekly digest has the broadest reach of those that are involved in all aspects of the electrical industry including electrical construction and maintenance professionals and electrical specifying engineers across Canada. EIN is designed to provide electrical professionals with insight and intelligence on developments in the industry that impact design, specification, and the installation of electrical equipment. From corporate news to new technologies and insightful opinions, EIN will become your first read in the electrical industry in Canada. Published weekly – every Tuesday
