Manitoba Hydro Makes Buying a Power Smart Home Easier Than Ever

Manitoba home buyers are going to find it easier than ever before to buy a power smart home, thanks to a new program being launched by Manitoba Hydro. The Power Smart for New Homes program will see Manitoba Hydro partnering with the new home construction industry to increase the energy efficiency of new Manitoba homes.

Under the program, Manitoba homebuilders can receive incentives directly from Manitoba Hydro to help them designfor innovation and incorporate new energy efficient technologies in their homes. These rebates mean builders can bring the latest technologies to home buyers at a lower cost.

"Making our province a leader in the development and construction of energy efficient homes will help all Manitobans and create green jobs," says Dave Chomiak, Minister of Mineral Resources. "It helps our builders by promoting innovation and will give consumers more Power Smart choices when purchasing a new home. Being Power Smart is good for your pocketbook, and great for the environment."

"The program's objective is to lead the development of innovation in energy efficiency by partnering with builders who are at the forefront of the industry," says Lloyd Kuczek, Vice-President of Customer Care & Energy Conservation. "It goes beyond recent advancements in the Manitoba Building Code toward the next generation of code changes, helping builders be the leaders of this change."

Other new home standards that have made significant strides in promoting efficiency will also be supported by the program. "We view these programs as allies in our quest for more energy efficient homes. For that reason, programs such as Passive House, Net Zero, R2000, and others, are compatible with Power Smart for New Homes," explains Kuczek.

If 10% of new homes in Manitoba are built Power Smart by 2020, the program will have saved enough energy to power 330 homes for a year, and reduced carbon emissions equivalent to taking over 1,000 cars off the road. In addition to savings, the program will enhance local industry expertise and reinforce Manitoba's reputation as a leader in energy efficiency.

Salex Welcomes New Partner: Senso by Lumini

LDS Salex Spotlight 400 Salex is pleased to announce a new partnership with Senso by Luminii – a Canadian manufacturer of locally made LED fixtures. As of August 6, Salex will represent their lighting products in the Southwestern Ontario region.

With every product, Senso Lighting pursues a vision of providing flexible and environmentally conscious lighting solutions to upgrade the typical fluorescent office. For over ten years, the Canadian manufacturer has specialized in LED technology and embarks on a mission to illuminate commercial spaces with custom solutions that are beautiful, economical and sustainable.

Keep on Truckin’ with IDEAL

#IDEALTruckin IDEAL has a long history of offering collectible toy trucks, which have always been a popular item with electricians and contractors, So they are very excited to announce our 2020 promotion, Keep on Truckin’ with IDEAL.

This fall, participating distributors will receive two 1:24 scale, diecast Dodge RAM® 1500 pickup trucks, complete with IDEAL branding, to raffle to their customers. The toy trucks will also be available as a premium to end-users who make a qualifying purchase of a barrel of Can-Twist™ Wire Connectors during the promo period.

Nexans Canada Launches ‘Connected Drum’ Internet of Things Service

Connected Drum Internet of Things Nexans Canada has launched a service providing cable reel tracking via connected devices. The “Connected Drum” Internet of Things (IoT) service allows customers to benefit from real-time location, theft and loss detection and management of residual cable lengths on reels.

By tracking and monitoring a fleet of cable reels that are off-site or at subcontractor locations, significant savings can be realized. The service includes an online and mobile software platform for efficient and convenient management. This innovation provides customers with the real-time location of each reel as well as an alert system for monitoring on-site events including deliveries and pick-ups.

Manitoba Expands Back to Work Wage Subsidy Program

The Manitoba government has expanded its Back to Work in Manitoba Wage Subsidy Program as part of its continued commitment to safely restarting the provincial economy.

“The Back to Work wage subsidy is benefiting hundreds of Manitoba businesses that are bringing back employees who were laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, and hiring more staff to boost their operations and provide valued services to Manitobans,” said Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister. “Manitoba has designed some of Canada’s strongest support programs to help relieve small businesses of unexpected financial burdens...

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