Changing Scene

Schneider Electric has unveiled the first home energy solutions made from ocean plastics.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2022 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), which is the electroindustry’s go-to resource for 1,000 standards and technical documents, product categories, and the manufacturers of those products. This year’s edition features 20 new documents published in 2021.  

New legislation to establish a made-in-B.C. system to support and train apprentices and modernize the Crown agency responsible for trades training has been introduced in the legislature.

Hazcon Inc. is a consulting engineering company that provides a full suite of services in the areas of equipment design, certification, and system integration for manufacturers of electrical equipment for hazardous locations and explosive atmospheres.

Schneider Electric, the leader in energy management and automation, today announced its EcoStruxure™ Microgrid Solution for Small & Medium Buildings is now available in Canada.

Worley, ABB and IBM have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on helping energy companies build and operate green hydrogen facilities more efficiently and at scale. 

The Genesis Network delivers full operational awareness and supervisory control over heat trace systems consisting of Thermon and third party products.

To further Southwire’s mission to build a culture that recognizes and celebrates the value of diverse backgrounds, equity in opportunity and inclusivity in action, the company is pleased to announce the launch of its new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) website.

Siemens and Nexii Building Solutions Inc. have unveiled a new sustainable EV charging prototype, developed and patented for charging large numbers of electric vehicles in outdoor environments.

Lind Equipment has announced that their award-winning LED Jobsite System has reached the milestone of five hundred million kWh of energy saved.

The Alberta Trade Contractors Council brings together ten trade organizations, including the ECAA to lobby government on various issues.

Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and revised regulations took effect on Dec. 1.

RTI has announced that its control platform seamlessly integrates with and controls the new RadioRA 3 lighting and control system from Lutron.

Skills Ontario has presented a pre-budget submission for consideration in developing the forthcoming Ontario budget. Within the submission, Skills Ontario seeks an increase in partnership support from the government to scale up Skills Ontario’s programming,

The following Electrical STANDATA Variances are now available on the Alberta.ca website. Follow the links below to view or print copies.