Changing Scene

The demand for alternatives to conventional switches in commercial spaces is growing as employers look to reduce common touchpoints.

 The federal government announced an investment of over $900,000 for two smart grid projects in Alberta that will enhance the energy grid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier, François Legault have announced an equal investment totalling nearly $100 million to Lion Electric, for the establishment of a highly automated battery-pack assembly plant in Saint‑Jérôme, in the Laurentians.

 Schneider Electric has partnered with Edmonton’s Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) to help bring phase two of the polytechnic’s Centre for Grid Innovation to reality. 

In addition to empowering businesses and homeowners to generate their own zero-carbon electricity, rooftop solar can play a key role in enabling the decarbonization of transportation, heat and industrial processes.

 Frozen Music is a video series from ABB created to showcase unique building projects and the architects behind them to a global community. 

The federal government has announced $2.75 billion in funding over five years, starting in 2021, to enhance public transit systems and switch them to cleaner electrical power, including supporting the purchase of zero-emission public transit and school buses.

Nexans has partnered with Schneider Electric on a joint program to take its digital journey to the next level.

Signify and the National Hockey League (NHL) has announced a partnership to help the more than 4,800 ice rinks across North America, from major arenas to community facilities, transition to sustainable LED and connected lighting.

Source Atlantic has been named as a new distribution partner for ABB’s electrification products in the Canadian market. The new agreement will look to expand supply of ABB products and solutions and service continuity across the region.

Siemens has announced the launch of its eMobility Partner Ecosystem in the U.S. to increase accessibility of the company’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure and financing solutions to new and expanding markets including workplaces, retail spaces, multi-unit dwellings, residential developments and utility programs.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA LL 10-2020 Replacing HID Lamps with LED Lamps: Light Output Equivalency Claims.

CAF-FCA and Skills/Compétences Canada are seeking input from educators to inform the redevelopment of the Educator’s Guide to Careers in the Skilled Trades.

This course will familiarize the journeyperson with fire alarm system field components and their proper installation.

The BCEA is excited to hear the great responses to the DEI webinars we have hosted on so far.