Copper Prices At Lowest Point Since March 2021
MINING.COM reported that the price of copper has fallen to its lowest level since March 2021 due to concerns of the global economic slowdown.
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Federal Government Launches Call for Proposals for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
The federal governemnt has officially launched a call for proposals (CFP) for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI). The initiative’s 2022 CFP will help fund new and innovative projects that aim to increase awareness and knowledge of ZEVs and charging and refueling infrastructure thereby increasing public confidence in these vehicles and their economic and environmental benefits.
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Atkore Inc. Announces Acquisition of United Poly Systems
Atkore Inc. announced that it has acquired United Poly Systems, a manufacturer of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pressure pipe and conduit, primarily serving telecom, water infrastructure, renewables, and energy markets.
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IPEX Announces Major Expansion in Pipe Extrusion Capacity
IPEX is excited to announce that as part of its North American growth strategy and customer service focus, the company is investing in a major expansion that will impact three of its pipe extrusion facilities.
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Schneider Electric Honored with 5-Star Rating in the 2022 CRN Partner Program Guide
Schneider Electric announced that it has received 5-Star ratings from CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, in its 2022 Partner Program Guide for three partner programs.
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Over $200 Million to Support Disaster Recovery and Climate Resilience in British Columbia
The Government of Canada is working to strengthen and enhance climate adaptation and response measures across the country. The floods and wildfires in British Columbia last year demonstrated the devastating impacts that increasing extreme weather events due to climate change have.
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BC Bid System Opens to Buyers, Suppliers, Public
People, businesses and public-sector organizations can now view and bid on procurement opportunities on the newly launched BC Bid site, the Province’s online procurement marketplace.
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EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: Mysa Smart Thermostats
Mysa Smart Thermostats specializes in designing and manufacturing smart thermostats for electric heating and cooling systems. The Mysa tagline is “We’re keeping you cozy and helping you create a sustainable, electric future for our planet — one smart thermostat at a time.”
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ECAO 2022 Scholarships
The scholarship was launched in 2004 and awards 5 successful recipients with a scholarship of $5,000 each. In 2021 the ECAO Executive approved the increase to $5,000 in recognition of the cost of living increases especially for kids in school.
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NRCan Launches RFP for Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, launched an RFP for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), which aims to expand zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) charging infrastructure and hydrogen refuelling stations in public places, on-street, multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces and fleets.
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BCEA Adds Norah Bonsra to Team as Administrative Assistant
Recently, the BC Electrical Association was excited to announce that they have a new team member. You are welcome to join them in welcoming their new Administrative Assistant, Norah Bonsra.
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Skills Ontario Commemorates Pride Month
June is Pride Month, a time to recognize the impact that 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and all other affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify) individuals have had on society locally, nationally, and internationally, as well as a time to reflect on striving for and ensuring equal justice and opportunities for all.
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New Investment Partnership with Efficiency Capital to Deliver Low-Carbon Solutions to Businesses and Building Owners Across Canada
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has announced its commitment to invest of up to $50 millions into Efficiency Capital’s (EC) $62.5M asset management platform for the purpose of developing, funding, and delivering private sector energy efficiency and low-carbon retrofits.
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Canada and B.C. invest in 14 CleanBC Infrastructure Projects Across the Province
Investments in green infrastructure projects help build sustainable, resilient communities. They create adaptive solutions to tackle climate change and mitigate its impacts—such as the wildfires and floods experienced in British Columbia this past year—and they support the shift to a cleaner economy that will help communities prosper.
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Hilo Expands its Smart Energy Management Service to Businesses
After a second successful season in the residential sector, Hilo is now expanding its offer to businesses across Québec.
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SHARC Energy and HTS Ontario to Supply Two PIRANHA T15 Wastewater Energy Transfer Systems
SHARC International Systems Inc. and HTS Ontario (HTS), a representative of SHARC Energy products, have been selected to supply two PIRANHA T15 Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) systems to be installed in Ottawa.
