Guillevin Code Series – New Rules Around GCFIs
The 2021 edition of the CE Code, Rule 26-704 – Protection of Receptacles by A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter of The Class A Type, subrule 1, requires that all 15A and 20A receptacles within 2.5 meters of finished grade be protected by Class A type GCFI.
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An Invention Born of Necessity: The Fish Tape
Fish tape tends to be an unsung hero of the electrician’s tool lineup. It does one of the most important jobs that we are tasked with, but many of us readily admit that the abuse our fish tape endures is significant – from being dropped onto bare concrete, to being accidentally run over by our work trucks.
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Guillevin Strategies & Solutions: Enhancing the Customer Experience with a Comprehensive Website
In today’s customer-centric business climate, creative solutions are needed to provide customers with the seamless experience they’re looking for. By offering a comprehensive, easy-to-use website that meets the diverse needs of its customers, Guillevin meets this challenge. With the aim of building lasting relationships with its customers, the website serves as a platform that not only simplifies the purchasing process, but also contributes to the success of both short- and long-term partnerships.
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Schneider Electric’s New Research Shows that Digital and Electric Solutions can Cut Carbon Emissions in Office Buildings by up to 70 per cent
September 29, 2023 Retrofitting buildings using a digital-first approach is the best pathway to decarbonization, according to new research from Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Buildings represent an estimated 37 per cent of global carbon emissions[i], and as about half of today’s buildings are still likely to be in… Read More…
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Heat Pumps are Lowest-Cost Option for Heating and Cooling Most Households, New Research Finds
September 28, 2023 New research by the Canadian Climate Institute finds that heat pumps are already the lowest-cost way for most households across Canada to heat and cool their homes. The new report, Heat pumps pay off: Unlocking lower cost heating and cooling in Canada, examines the cost of heating and cooling options across building types in Vancouver,… Read More…
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Celebrating 25 years: Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) Returns from October 27-30
September 27, 2023 By Elle Bremmer Celebrating its 25th edition, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair is set to illuminate the global lighting industry once again from October 27 to 30, 2023. This highly anticipated event, hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, promises to showcase a wide range of state-of-the-art lighting innovations… Read More…
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Remembering a Pillar of the Canadian Electrical Industry: Pierre Desilets
September 27, 2023 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Pierre Desilets, a committed figure in the electrical industry, who had dedicated a lifetime to advancing safety standards, codes, and regulations. Pierre had been battling cancer with immense resilience for an extended period. His unwavering commitment to his work and his… Read More…
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Changing Scene
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ABB and Export Development Canada Agree on Global Partnership for Financing Clean Tech Projects
September 29, 2023 ABB and Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency, have signed a global partnership to promote investments in sustainable technologies and projects in Canada and around the world. The support provided by EDC, with a total limit of up to US$ 2.9 billion, will provide ABB’s customers with financing and insurance… Read More…
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Nominations Open for BCEA Awards
September 29, 2023 The purpose of this award is to recognize projects that have demonstrated design and/or construction excellence, energy efficient buildings, or new uses of technology. It is not intended that the project size (financial or dimensional) be a significant criteria for selection of the award winner. The governing criteria for award selection should…. Read More…
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EFC Quebec Region “Personality of the Year” for 2022, Awarded to Denis Ricard, Agence Ricard
September 28, 2023 Each year, the Quebec region members present the Personality of the Year award to a deserving member in good standing, to recognize an individual who has been a significant contributor to our industry in the Quebec region, demonstrating strong leadership through personal and professional contributions. On August 31st, 2023, during the annual… Read More…
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BCCA’s Apprenticeship Services Project hits $10M Milestone
September 28, 2023 The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) announced today that it has now issued $10M in financial incentives to small and medium-sized construction industry employers through its Apprenticeship Services project, with $4M more still available to applicants. The project provides employer participants with cash incentives to hire and register first-year apprentices in up… Read More…
Electrical Injury Day of Recognition: October 6, 2023
The Electrical Injury Day of Recognition is sponsored by the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta, the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association, and the National Electrical Trade Council.
CECA, ECAA, and NETCO welcome other industries and trade organizations to join us in supporting this initiative to raise awareness of the dangers of electric shock injury so that we may support our workers and our economy.
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
