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  Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition– A Road Map: Section 78 — Marine Wharves, Docking Facilities, Fixed and Floating Piers, and Boathouses

  Rule 78-000 Scope – notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to the installation of electric equipment and wiring methods on marine wharves, fixed or floating piers…

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In a market where speed, flexibility, and reliability have become essential, STA Boxes is reaching a major milestone in its growth journey.

The Quebec-based family business is proud to announce its move into facilities nearly four times larger, expanding from 2,200 to 8,000 square feet. This strategic move will allow the company to better meet rapidly growing demand.

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In-Sure® Lever Connectors:What the Pros Say

In-Sure® Lever Connectors from IDEAL Electrical offer a quick splicing solution for wire terminations, saving you time and the strain of constant twisting. These compact connectors fit into cramped junction boxes, while the convenient reusability (flip the lever to release the conductors) makes rework a breeze.

But while lever connectors are widely used across Europe, some North American electricians are less familiar with lever-type connectors. To help bridge that gap, we sent our lever connectors to real electricians across North America and asked them to weigh in. How do IDEAL® lever connectors compare to competitor options? What should pros expect from the quality, convenience, and performance of In-Sure Lever Connectors? Learn More

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Canadian Climate Institute: New federal Support for Home Retrofits will give Modest Boost to Affordability and Electrification, but more Action Needed

The federal government’s new retrofit program will reduce up-front costs for Canadians, drive electrification and energy efficiency improvements, and cut emissions from Canadian homes.

Sachi Gibson, Research Director of Mitigation at the Canadian Climate Institute, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of new funding and programming to support home energy retrofits:

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EV Charging and Local Energy Management: The Y-Split EVSE+EMS Architecture in Light of the New Chapter V

By Arnaldo Attallah, P.Eng. (retired), M.Sc.

The regulatory context

The electric vehicle fleet is growing faster than residential electrical services were ever sized to accommodate. A significant share of Québec’s housing stock was connected to the grid at a time when no one anticipated that a household would one day add a continuous load of several kilowatts just to charge a car.

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Federal Government Invests in Rural Transit Projects for Communities Across British Columbia

Rural and remote communities in British Columbia, including the Village of Pemberton, will receive a boost for transit projects following an investment of more than $10.6 million from the federal government.

These projects were announced by Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country, who was accompanied by his Worship Mike Richman, Mayor of the Village of Pemberton.

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