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EV Charging
North American Standards for EV Charging Stations
New CSA standards help pave the way for certification of electric vehicle charging stations in North America. The rise of electric vehicles. With the environment a pressing concern, some governments have been taking steps to reduce their dependency upon fossil fuels. For example, the British government plans to ban the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-powered cars by 2035, while California is aiming to end its sale in the state by 2035. In Canada, the government has set targets for zero-emission vehicles reaching 10% of light-duty vehicle sales by 2025 and 100% by 2040.
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Energy Transition
The Impact of Microgrids and Energy-as-a-Service on Energy Resiliency and Sustainability
Earlier this year, Schneider Electric released its Microgrid Solution focused on small and medium sized buildings to the Canadian market. The solution integrates distributed energy resources for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational facilities. The solution can also be applied to small, remote communities where energy resiliency is an issue. When it comes to lowering carbon emissions and hitting climate change targets, “Ultimately, we need to think of how we can do it,” said Revuru, “that’s where we want to help our customers.” The aim for Schneider Electric is to make a complex process like turning a facility into a microgrid, into something that is simple and turn-key.
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Trilliant Partners with the City of Cowansville to Pioneer Smart City Infrastructure
The City of Cowansville in south-central Quebec is the largest city in the Brome-Missisquoi region, with more than 15,000 residents. Despite being a smaller-sized city, it is known as an economic and industrial hub. It also has a strong focus on innovation and efficiency — as demonstrated by decisions such as the one it made in 2017 to use beet juice to help combat icy winter roads, allowing the City to reduce the amount of salt it was using, thereby saving money and decreasing the impact on the environment. Like many cities across North America, Cowansville is constantly looking for ways such as this to advance its use of new technologies, increase its sustainability efforts and help improve the lives of its citizens.
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In Case You Missed It
Confidence is Built by Competence
By Shannon Tymosko
My name is Shannon Tymosko. I am a 2nd year Electrical Apprentice with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Worker (IBEW) Local 105, located in Hamilton Ontario. Electrical was not my first stop on my journey through adulthood. The first adult decision I made, like many at age 18, was to apply for College. I excelled at math and business. Naturally, on the advice of my school guidance councillors; math + business = accounting and so I applied and got accepted to Humber College. It was only a few months before I knew this was not the career for me, and ultimately made a switch to Child and Youth Work. Years later this led to a diploma, a slightly higher paying job than minimum wage at Youth Without Shelter, and a pile of debt. During this time, I maintained a CSR position at Cash Money, and this job helped finance my college years. Gradually this job would evolve to management roles, training coordinator and became my main source of income over the decade.
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Lighting Controls
Will Controls Be Key to Circadian Lighting?
By Craig DiLouie
While “circadian lighting” varies in definition, it generally refers to design that uses intensity and spectrum of light for a non-visual effect — namely, to support regulation of circadian rhythms. A new study suggests that by enabling intensity and spectral adjustment and optimizing exposure based on time of day, designers and owners can minimize the energy trade-off imposed by associated typically much higher light levels. This would entail use of an advanced lighting control system capable of scheduled dimming and perhaps spectral emission adjustment.
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Changing Scene
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UBC Breaks Ground on $23 million Renewable Energy Hub
A new $23 million renewable energy hub will transform an entire city block at the University of British Columbia into a smart energy district, including the province’s first-ever hydrogen refuelling station for light- and heavy-duty vehicles. It will also include the addition of a solar array, as well as intelligent charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
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OPG Building Better Ways to Charge the Province’s Transit
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is leveraging its clean electricity production and electrification expertise to help reduce transportation sector emissions. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) board recently approved a framework with OPG and Toronto Hydro for the three parties to work together to electrify TTC’s bus fleet, North America’s largest transit electrification project to date. OPG, through a subsidiary, will design, build, operate and maintain the charging infrastructure to power the TTC’s electric bus fleet.
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Demonstration Projects aim to make Existing Homes Safer, More Energy Efficient, Less Polluting in BC
British Columbia's design and construction community has a chance to contribute to next-generation housing retrofit solutions to make homes safer, more energy-efficient and less polluting, while reducing heating costs for residents. The Pembina Institute, in partnership with the province through BC Housing, Metro Vancouver Housing, the City of Vancouver, and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association, is issuing requests for proposals for design teams to participate in the collaborative retrofit design initiative, called the Reframed Lab.
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AD Member Spotlight
Tyson Carvell – VP Marketing, E.B Horsman & Son
Tyson Carvell is Vice President of Marketing with E.B Horsman. Throughout his long tenure with the company, he has worked his way through the ranks in Automation Business Developer and District Manager roles. His roots are in Alberta, he lived and worked in B.C for over two decades and spent several years in Ontario working with another Affiliated Distributor supplier partner. Established in 1900, E.B Horsman has seen the electrical industry truly evolve throughout five generations of family ownership. As Western Canada’s largest independently owned and operated electrical wholesaler and with the designation of being one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, they are well positioned to see that evolution continue as the industry continues to evolve.
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Video Feature
Retrofit it Your Way with Visioneering’s LRK-TRH
Since no two retrofit applications are identical, the LRK-TRH provides the flexibility to tailor a solution for your challenge. From unique sizes, custom lumen packages, a wide range of controls and the latest in LED technology, the TRH provides un-matched customization. Not only will you benefit with enhanced light quality, but now you can improve occupant comfort, productivity, and space utilization with options like Intellect™ Solo and Wireless, BIOS Circadian Lighting, Tunable White and IoT Ready. It also features multiple lens options and 80+ and 90+ CRI.
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Webinars & Training
- Webinar: How Circuit Protection Drives Safer and More Cost-effective Solar Architecture to Maximize Output
The building of a solar infrastructure can depend on economic drivers and the pressure to achieve parity with traditional electrical power sources. Therefore, cutting costs and increasing the output of a photovoltaic (PV) system is a priority. By adding in proper solar circuit protection, a more economical architecture can be designed, equipment is safeguarded, downtime is reduced, and safety is improved, creating a more efficient and cost-effective PV system with maximum output.
- The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program
The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP™) provides training and certification for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle infrastructure such as EV supply stations and systems. This course is an Industry driven collaborative effort. The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) delivers the highest standard in training and certification for the installation of Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). In partnership with the Government of BC, ECABC and E2 Inc. are pleased to offer the EVITP to British Columbia journeyperson electricians at 50% off the regular cost.*
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Changing Scene
- Canada Invests to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network at Campuses in Waterloo
The Government of Canada remains committed to building a clean energy future to strengthen the economy, create good, middle-class jobs and support the natural resource sectors. The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and Member of Parliament for Waterloo, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $100,000 investment for the University of Waterloo to work with Wilfrid Laurier University to install 20 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at both campuses providing employees, students and visitors with more options to charge and drive their vehicles where they live, work and learn.
- Frost & Sullivan Spotlights Solar PVs and the Changing Market Dynamics Expected through 2030
Solar photovoltaic (PV) is now the leading source of global power generation investment. In 2020, more dollars were invested in solar PV than coal, gas, and nuclear combined. The decade ahead promises more growth and continued investor opportunities as Frost & Sullivan forecasts a total of $2 billion to be invested through 2030, with half going to utility-scale projects and the rest going to commercial, industrial, and residential PV systems. More homes and businesses will arise as prosumers, relying on self-generation for most of their needs, enabled through energy storage systems. This will drive the growth of virtual power plants to aggregate these resources and maintain the integrity of the electricity grid.
- Certarus Is Leading the Energy Transition in Northern Ontario With Multiple Long-Term Contracts as Customers Seek to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Certarus Ltd. announced it is growing its presence in Northern Ontario with two new long-term contracts to provide low carbon energy solutions to large industrial operators and a Memorandum of Understanding with five remote municipalities across Northern Ontario. The corporation has signed multi-year gas supply agreements with Lafarge Canada Inc., EACOM Timber, and Lakeshore Natural Gas to source and deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) to each operation and accelerate the transitioning to low carbon energy across the region.
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Changing Scene
- Ontario Energy Association Releases Net Zero 2050 Report on Options to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Calling for Comprehensive Energy Strategy for Ontario
The Ontario Energy Association (OEA), released a report, Net Zero 2050, reviewing the various elements of our province's energy system and some of the options available to Ontario to achieve net zero emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) by 2050. The report finds that transitioning Ontario's energy system to net zero will encompass one of the largest infrastructure projects in Ontario's history. The OEA is committed to Canada's goal of achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050 (NZ2050). The OEA's intention is to leverage our expertise to assist all levels of government and their agencies to find the optimal pathway to NZ2050 while ensuring our customers maintain access to affordable and reliable energy.
- Canada Invests in Clean Energy Research for Atlantic Provinces
Building a low-carbon economy in Canada requires a transformation of our energy systems. Understanding what clean energy options are available and how best to use them is of critical importance, particularly as we recover from COVID-19. The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today announced an investment of $282,532 for the Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia (OERA) to create an energy system model that will support Atlantic Canada policy-makers in lowering emissions and encourage investments in clean energy technologies.
- The Port of Montreal sets Course for Innovative New Green Energy Solutions
In response to the global movement to decarbonize the transportation industry, and consistent with its leadership in environmental issues, the Montreal Port Authority continues to evolve towards clean energy, notably green hydrogen, ethanol and methanol. On June 10, it signed a cooperation and development agreement with Greenfield Global, which specializes in the production of biofuels. In the wake of dockside shore power implemented in 2017, the development of green hydrogen will make indirect shore supply of electrical power possible for the marine industry.
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Changing Scene
- The National Research Council of Canada and the University of British Columbia Launch New Collaboration Centre for Clean Energy Transition
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) announce their new Collaboration Centre for Clean Energy Transition.
Researchers from the NRC’s Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, and key faculty members and students from the UBC Applied Science and Science faculties will work together to develop innovations in hydrogen and carbon technologies across the value chain of clean energy development. This includes materials, systems, technologies and industrial applications.
- FLO | AddEnergie Announces that it's Doubling the Size of its Production Facilities
FLO | AddEnergie, operator of the FLO electric vehicle charging network, is pleased to announce that it is doubling the size of its facilities in Shawinigan, Quebec, and increasing its production capacity, in order to support its growth, particularly for fast-charging stations. “With this expansion, FLO | AddEnergie is prepared with the means to meet the increasing demand for charging stations in the Canadian market, and to seize the emerging opportunities in the United States where transport electrification is booming,” said Louis Tremblay, President and CEO of FLO | AddEnergie. “I am very pleased that FLO | AddÉnergie is consolidating its presence in Shawinigan.
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Changing Scene
- Canada Invests in 22 New Fast-Chargers in British Columbia
The Government of Canada is building a low-emissions energy future to strengthen the economy, create good, middle-class jobs and support workers in the natural resource sectors. Transportation accounts for roughly 40 percent of the British Columbia's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — with more than half coming from road transportation, including passenger cars and light trucks.
- Canada Invests Over $960-Million in Renewable Energy and Grid Modernization Projects
Harnessing Canada’s immense clean energy resources requires transformational investments to modernize our electricity grid. The Government of Canada is investing in renewable energy and upgrading the electricity grid to make clean, affordable electricity options more accessible in communities across Canada. The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today launched a $964-million program to support smart renewable energy and grid modernization projects that will lower emissions by investing in clean energy technologies, like wind, solar, storage, hydro, geothermal and tidal.
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Digital Handbook
Electrical Industry Canada Tools & Equipment Issue
Electrical Industry Canada Digital Handbook series is for those working in the Canadian electrical industry. Published every other month, this series will cover product and industry trends through feature articles, case studies, whitepapers, and industry profiles. Throughout the year we’ll feature content for electricians on Test & Measurement, Power Quality, Tools, Electric Heat, Home Automation, and Safety. The third issue in this series focuses on tools, equipment, and products for electricians.
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Product Focus
Wattstopper DLM LMEQ-41 LCD Touchscreen
The LMEQ-41 is an LCD capacitive touchscreen for the DLM system that helps customers meet code out of the box without programming, by adhering to Wattstopper’s Plug n’ Go™ (PnG) rules. The professional, predefined interface provides whole room, lighting, scene control, and tunable-white control through Equinox user interface widgets (see page 4). If a project includes Blanco™ tunable white lighting, the LMEQ-41 automatically provides an additional widget that can adjust the lighting’s intensity and color temperature level.
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Interact Pro Scalable System with Integrated and Connected Sensor
Connectivity is everywhere, and it is the future and key to unlock your smart building potential. It is unknown territory for some though and can often be perceived as complex. Interact Pro scalable system with its simple wireless offering can make your smart building journey easy and cost effective. This system can help you boost your energy savings, reach your sustainability targets, and enhance occupancy comfort levels immediately from day one.
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New Products
Intermatic Surge Protector 50kA 120/240V SPD NEMA 3R
IG Series surge protective device is designed for a variety of Type 1 and Type 2 applications. Type 1 applications include outdoor installations before service entrances and utility meter cabinets. Type 2 applications include installations after service entrances. Green LED indicates surge protection status. ON LED indicates device is energized and providing protection.
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Littelfuse SPD2 PV Series - Class II/Type 2/Type 1 CA Pluggable Multi-Pole
Surge protection devices (SPDs) provide equipment protection from transient overvoltage events lasting micro-seconds. By limiting the overvoltage to the equipment during these events, costly damage and downtime can be mitigated. The surge protection devices for solar string box and inverter applications are available in 1100 and 1500 V dc in the 3+0 configuration.
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ChargePoint Home Flex WiFi Enabled EV Charger
A wall outlet just doesn't cut it anymore. Add up to 37 miles of Range Per Hour to your EV with ChargePoint® Home Flex, a 240-volt Level 2 home charger that delivers up to 50 amps of power. Most drivers will use 32 or 40 amps. 48 or 50 amps will give you the fastest charge, but requires hardwired installation and may require electrical upgrades. Set the amperage that matches your electrical panel capacity and car to see how fast you can charge.
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Wiser Energy Management System
Wiser Energy from Schneider Electric is an integral part of any smart home. With Wiser Energy, you can give your home a voice. It helps you keep tabs on your home by notifying you when devices are on or off in the home, and monitors home energy usage in real time, for a safer and more efficient home. It's not just about energy efficiency, it's also about safety. Wiser Energy monitors your critical equipment and provides real-time notifications about when they turn on & off. Wiser Energy can notify you next time you leave your garage door open or iron plugged in.
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