Westbridge Renewable Receives Approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission For Sunnynook Solar PV And Battery Energy Storage Project

Westbridge Renewable Receives Approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission For Sunnynook Solar PV And Battery Energy Storage Project

June 8, 2023 Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation is pleased to announce that its majority owned subsidiary, Sunnynook Solar Energy Inc, has obtained Power Plant and Battery Energy Storage System Approval and a Substation Permit and License for the Rose Lynn 1072S Substation from the Alberta Utilities Commission for its project, Sunnynook Solar + Energy Storage….

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) Awarded $2.1 Million to Support Youth Hiring and Training

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) Awarded $2.1 Million to Support Youth Hiring and Training

June 8, 2023 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) was awarded $2.1 million dollars to continue the highly successful Discovering Potential Program (DPP) over the next two years, to March 31, 2025. This program offers youth valuable work experience through internships and on-the-job training in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations, with a particular focus…

Driving Success: Electricians Tap into the Lucrative Market of Spa Pack Installations to Fuel Growth and Expansion in 2023

Driving Success: Electricians Tap into the Lucrative Market of Spa Pack Installations to Fuel Growth and Expansion in 2023

June 7, 2023 Spring is when homeowners turn their attention — and budget — to outdoor improvements and home renovations. Recently, Statistics Canada reported that the number of permits for residential swimming pools issued in 2021 increased by a whopping 293 per cent year over year. There’s greater interest in hot tubs, spas, and other outdoor living amenities —…

Applications Now Open for 2023 IEC Young Professionals Program

Applications Now Open for 2023 IEC Young Professionals Program

June 7, 2023 The Canadian National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (CANC/IEC) invites the next-generation of Canadian standardization experts to participate in the IEC Young Professionals Workshop(link is external).  The International Electrotechnical Commission Young Professional (YP) Program brings together the world’s upcoming expert engineers, technicians and managers, and provides opportunities for young professionals to shape…

BluWave-ai Expands EV Everywhere Commercial Adoption with Smartcar’s Vehicle APIs

BluWave-ai Expands EV Everywhere Commercial Adoption with Smartcar’s Vehicle APIs

June 7, 2023 Solution Intelligently Integrates Direct Communication with Supported EVs for Wide-Scale Onboarding to Grid BluWave-ai and Smartcar announced an agreement to integrate Smartcar’s vehicle APIs with BluWave-ai’s EV Everywhere. BluWave-ai is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) Software-as-a-Sevice (SaaS) solutions to optimize renewable energy and electric transportation. Smartcar is an API platform that enables developers…

Best of the Best Red Dot Award Won for Tangram-Trace by Eureka Lighting

Best of the Best Red Dot Award Won for Tangram-Trace by Eureka Lighting

June 7, 2023 Eureka is pleased to announce its Tangram-Trace luminaire was awarded the Red Dot: Best of the Best distinction in the 2023 Product Design competition. Tangram-Cut, Tangram-Essential, Tangram-Tact, and Arena luminaires also received 2023 Red Dot Awards for Product Design. While Eureka has been honored with previous Red Dot Awards, this is the…

Bill 38 – The Builders’ Liens Amendment Act (Prompt Payment) Receives Royal Assent in Manitoba

Bill 38 – The Builders’ Liens Amendment Act (Prompt Payment) Receives Royal Assent in Manitoba

June 5, 2023 Bill 38 – The Builders’ Liens Amendment Act (Prompt Payment) has received royal assent, marking a significant milestone for the construction industry in Manitoba. Honourable James Teitsma, Minister of Consumer Protection and Government Services, expressed his enthusiasm upon the successful passage of Bill 38, stating, “Bill 38 is a significant step towards…

Leviton Canada Names Jason Denstedt as Sales Director, Central Canada (Ontario)

Leviton Canada Names Jason Denstedt as Sales Director, Central Canada (Ontario)

June 1, 2023 Leviton Canada has recently announced the nomination of Jason Denstedt as Sales Director – Central Canada (Ontario), effective May 29th, 2023. Jason has over 20 years of sales, strategy, and brand development experience, with Kohler Canada, both regionally and nationally. He is a solution oriented professional, has a comprehensive sales approach and…

Ontario’s Electricity System Moves Forward with Largest Energy Storage Procurement Ever in Canada in 2023

Ontario’s Electricity System Moves Forward with Largest Energy Storage Procurement Ever in Canada in 2023

June 1, 2023 Independent Electricity System Operator announces 739 MW of energy storage projects to support reliability and sustainability goals. the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) announced it is moving forward with the procurement of seven new energy storage projects to provide 739 MW of capacity. After years of stable supply, Ontario’s electricity system is…

Apprenticeship START Program Nova Scotia Adopts New Eligibility Criteria in June 2023

Apprenticeship START Program Nova Scotia Adopts New Eligibility Criteria in June 2023

May 30, 2023 The Apprenticeship START Program was expanded in 2020 with additional funding in order to respond to the economic changes and challenges employers were facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID expansion funding will conclude on May 31st, 2023. Employers in the urban areas of Halifax Regional Municipality, Sydney and Truro who registered…

CABA Board of Directors Drive Innovation in Intelligent Buildings at Realcomm | IBcon

CABA Board of Directors Drive Innovation in Intelligent Buildings at Realcomm | IBcon

May 30, 2023 The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA), a leading organization in the field of connected homes and intelligent buildings, is pleased to announce that its esteemed Board of Directors will convene at the Realcomm | IBcon conference, one of the industry’s premier events focused on real estate technology and intelligent buildings. The meeting…

Research Finds No Significant Impact of Climate Change on Wind Power Potential in North America

Research Finds No Significant Impact of Climate Change on Wind Power Potential in North America

May 30, 2023 Nergica, in collaboration with Ouranos and Hydro-Québec, is releasing today the results of a study on the impact of climate change on wind power potential in North America. The conclusions drawn are very reassuring for the future of wind power in Canada: No significant changes in wind production are anticipated over the…

Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Alectra’s Leadership, Community Service and Sustainability

Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Alectra’s Leadership, Community Service and Sustainability

May 30, 2023 At its annual gala on May 18, 2023, the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce recognized Alectra with the ‘Outstanding Large Business Achievement’ award for its commitment to supporting local communities.  The Annual Community Achievement Award celebrates businesses larger than 25 employees with excellent leadership, community service and sustainable business practices. “We’re honoured…