Changing Scene

Schneider Electric and the Enel Group join the World Economic Forum (WEF), the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation, to announce the launch of the beta version of the Net Zero Carbon Cities Toolbox at the Sustainable Development Impact Summit (20-23 September 2021).   

Danfoss has named Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, as its eleventh EnVisioneer of the Year. Sheridan College is using pre-engineered, factory-built Energy Transfer Stations (ETS) from Danfoss in its recently upgraded district heating system.

Supported by TCA, BOMA, BILD, Concrete Ontario and CABA, The Buildings Show will run face to face at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building from Dec. 1-3, 2021.

Covid has taught us the importance of accessibility, but we are now at a crossroads.

On Energy Efficiency Day 2021, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) announced it has extended the completion date for projects funded through its Energy Savings for Business (ESB) program until March 31, 2023.

Three accomplished women with diverse backgrounds are the newest members of Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG’s) Board of Directors.

Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG’s) new subsidiary, PowerON Energy Solutions, will provide electrification and charging infrastructure that enables municipal transit agencies and other corporate fleets to power their vehicles using clean electricity.

The 20^th Annual Ontario Electrical Safety Report (OESR) is one of the few documents in the world that compiles and publishes electrical safety data every year.

 Gescan hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new branch in Coquitlam.  

Modern buildings increasingly need to be “smart” to meet customer demands, packed with building automation and power-over-ethernet systems alongside voice and data networks. This requirement has created a critical need for qualified union network cabling specialists to handle these installations.

EngWorks Inc and the Electrical Contractors Association of BC (ECABC) forged an alliance this past week to impart critical knowledge on hazardous locations.

Bosch Rexroth, EPLAN, Festo, Murrelektronik, PILZ, Rittal and WAGO, seven prominent companies in automation and advanced manufacturing, based in Canada with their headquarters in Germany, are hosting Canada’s third edition of the German Technology Day.

This international racing series for fully electric single-seater race cars takes place annually at different city-street tracks around the globe. For 2022, organizers have selected Vancouver to host the event in recognition of its status as one of the most sustainability-conscious cities in the world.

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (the Agency or NSAA) Statistics Report is published annually and provides key system performance data for the fiscal period and a comparison to previous years.

A StrongerBC program that refunds businesses the PST paid on select machinery and equipment will be extended for an additional six months.

The Province and BC Hydro have released recommendations from Phase 2 of the BC Hydro Review to get more electric vehicles on the road.