Habitat for Humanity Canada and Electro-Federation Canada Come Together for a Day of Giving
In support of World Habitat Day, Electro-Federation Canada’s members are uniting for an EFC community Day of Giving.
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Watt’s the Word: Get to know the IBEW with Scott Crichton
Talking and learning with passionate electrical industry individuals is the goal of Watt’s the Word and this week we are joined by Scott Crichton, the Assistant Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 424.
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ESA Issues Notice Regrading Hazards Associated with Raising of Buildings
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has seen an increase in the number of buildings, such as cottages, being raised while the electrical supply to the building remained energized.
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Nexans Canada 4C12(1) AC90 12-gauge Electrical Cable Recalled due to Fire Hazard
The recalled product contains 14-gauge electrical conductors in the cable instead of 12-gauge (as labelled) and running a current suitable for a size 12-gauge conductor through a size 14-gauge conductor may cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
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eLumigen Recognized for Class 1 Div 2 Fixture
The 2021 Sapphire Awards, one of the lighting industry’s top honors, announced that eLumigen was a Sapphire Award Finalist in the “Industrial SSL Luminaire Design” category, for their High CRI Class 1, Division 2 (C1D2) LED Fixture.
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Building a Decarbonized World Means Improving Energy Efficiency in New and Old Buildings
Energy waste is happening all around us, and it’s contributing to climate change. Yet fighting this invisible foe is near impossible – unless we make the invisible visible.
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UL Launches New Building And Fire Safety Management Compliance Tools
UL has announced a new digital platform and third-party certification scheme to help building safety and fire professionals increase their safety protocols, demonstrate best practice and reassure residents, investors, boards and other stakeholders.
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Upcoming Training from Ontario Electrical League
The OEL is offering online training programs for the following starting in September.
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Infrastructure Canada Launches Zero Emission Transit Fund Program
Through the Zero Emission Transit Fund, the Government of Canada is investing $2.75 billion over five years, starting in 2021, to support public transit and school bus operators plan for electrification, support the purchase of 5,000 zero emission buses and build supporting infrastructure, including charging infrastructure and facility upgrades.
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Business & Public Relations: September 22nd & 23rd, 2021
Online Event: Learn proven management concepts in the areas of managing business strategy, direction for improved performance, credit and collections, time management, managing required human resources concepts, business promotion and public relations, selling and customer service focused business.
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Hydro-Québec Partners with Autobus Groupe Séguin on Pilot Project Supporting School Bus Electrification
To facilitate and support the electrification of commercial vehicles, Hydro-Québec is announcing a pilot project with Autobus Groupe Séguin, a Québec-based, family-owned company that operates in the field of school and chartered transportation.
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PEI and Lion Electric Partner to Deploy 35 Electric School Buses in the Province
The Lion Electric Company and the province of Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), jointly announced that Lion has received an order for 35 LionC school buses from P.E.I.
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Canada Invests $10 million in Critical Infrastructure and Housing for First Nations Communities in the Northwest Territories
The federal government is investing $10 million for First Nations communities in the Northwest Territories to respond to their urgent critical infrastructure and housing needs.
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Nuvation Energy Becomes Reseller of EVLO Energy Storage Systems
EVLO Energy Storage, Hydro-Québec’s energy storage subsidiary, and Nuvation Energy, are teaming up through a reseller agreement for EVLO’s energy storage systems.
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Schneider Electric Earns Top Spot for Sustainability in its Sector from ESG Rating Agency Vigeo Eiris
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, received top ranking for performance in its sector by Vigeo Eiris (V.E), the principal European environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating agency and part of the Moody’s Group.
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Five Key Takeaways from IPCC’s New Climate Science Report
The financial sector should move quickly to seize opportunities opening up to finance the economy of a greener tomorrow, the Global Risk Institute says in response to the Climate Change 2021 Report.
