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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EFC Introduces New Industry Web Portal: Online Safety Guide for Electrical Products
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) represents electrical and automation manufacturers, distributors and sales agents, who together with EFC, are committed to advancing electrical safety in Canada. EFC has partnered with provincial regulators, certification agencies…
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Updated Installation Guidelines for Surface Nonmetallic Raceway
Installation Guidelines for Surface Nonmetallic Raceway (NEMA PRP 5-2021) provides information on the proper application and installation of surface nonmetallic raceway permitted for use in dry locations…
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Murbly Platform Produces a Nationwide Accompanying Guide to Facilitate Installation of EV Chargers in Multiresidential Buildings
Demand for electric vehicles in Canada keeps increasing; 68% of Canadians will consider an electric car as their next new vehicle purchase (KPMG Canada, February 2021).
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40th IBEW Convention Postponed To May 9-13, 2022
The International Executive Council, in consultation with International President Stephenson and International Secretary-Treasurer Cooper, has voted unanimously to postpone the 40th IBEW Convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ESA Warns of Electrical Hazards When Replacing Metal Water Meters & Water supply lines
ESA is warning on potential electrical hazards associated with the replacement of metallic water meters and water supply lines to plumbers.
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ECAO R Hugh Carroll Safety Awards Submission Deadline May 31
The Annual ECAO Hugh Carroll Safety Awards has recognized ECAO Members who strive to put safety first in their day-to-day operations.
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UL Recognizes Somfy Smart Control as First Home Automation Device to Achieve IoT Security Rating
UL has announced that Somfy is the first home automation company to be recognized for achieving UL’s IoT Security Rating with its TaHoma switch smart control product.
