BCEA’s Anti-Racism Action Program Survey Results
BCEA wants to help foster a more diverse and inclusive electrical industry.
Canada Building Permits Remain at High Levels for April
The total value of building permits remained at historically high levels in April 2021, edging down 0.5% to $11.1 billion, following the record set in March.
Saint John Energy’s Smart Grid Wins Global Award for Innovation
Saint John Energy’s vision for an intelligent electricity grid – a cornerstone of its work building the Utility of the Future – has captured a global award saluting innovation in advancing a smarter and cleaner world.
The National Electrical Trade Council Congratulates Saint John Energy on Award Win
During a virtual awards ceremony in Chile, the International Smart Grid Action Network, (ISGAN) awarded Saint John Energy the 2021 Award of Excellence for their Innovative Smart Energy Project.
ESA Signs Leadership Accord on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
David Collie, ESA’s President & CEO, signs the new Leadership Accord, proudly committed to wider Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) scope to include all underrepresented groups as a part of ESA’s Corporate Organizational Excellence Strategy and very comprehensive DEI program. The new Leadership Accord is an extension of the Electricity Sector Gender Accord previously signed by ESA in 2017.
Federal Government Announces Greener Homes Grant Program
The federal government launched the new Canada Greener Homes Grant, which will help up to 700,000 Canadian homeowners across the country improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their energy bills through an investment of $2.6 billion over seven years.
EngWorks Inc. Announces the Release of Two New Online Hazardous Locations Training Courses
EngWorks Inc., announced the release of its online Hazardous Locations Fundamentals course and free Hazardous Locations Supermini course.
ECAO Welcomes New President
ECAO Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ken Crawford as President of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), effective May 20, 2021.
Procore Survey Estimates Real-Time Data can Save Time for Construction Managers
Procore Technologies, Inc., a provider of construction management software, published the results of a new survey that found Canadian construction managers who can access real-time insights into performance are estimated to be saving 4.5 hours each week.
Panel on Canada’s Electricity Workforce: Adapting for the Future
Canada’s electricity industry is undergoing considerable transformation due to the decentralization and democratization of the electricity grid, new technologies like smart meters and the next-generation power grid, and the overall momentum towards clean energy across the country.
Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd., a New Authorized Stocking Distributor for the Leviton Load Center Line
Leviton Canada has announced a new Authorized Stocking Distributor for the entire line of Load Center, Bartle & Gibson.
LG Electronics And Sense Announce Collaboration On AI-Driven Home Solar And Usage Monitoring
LG Electronics announced recently its collaboration with Sense, the leading provider of home energy monitors for consumers, to deliver to LG residential solar customers detailed, real-time data on their homes’ solar generation and power usage down to the appliance level using the Sense Solar Home Energy Monitor.
Canada Energy Regulator Approval – Interconnection Project with Maine Gets the Final Green Light
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) issued the permit authorizing the construction and operation of the Appalaches–Maine Interconnection line.
Local Hydro Utilities Earn Top Honours at the Electricity Distributors Association Excellence Awards
Top-performing distribution utilities from across Ontario were honoured yesterday at the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) Awards Gala. This annual program acknowledges an array of key accomplishments, outstanding customer service and environmental programs, innovations and best practices on the part of the companies that deliver the Power of Local Hydro across Ontario.
Webinar: Maximizing Energy Efficiency for Refrigeration Compressors
ABB is hosting a webinar on June 10th featuring three of their experts for cooling & refrigeration to learn about maximizing energy efficiency in your facilities.
