IDEAL June Stay Wired to Win is Live Now
This month, IDEAL is challenging competitors to draw an Electrical Power One-Line Diagram following the specifications outlined in the scope document.
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OPG Building Better Ways to Charge the Province’s Transit
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) board recently approved a framework with OPG and Toronto Hydro for the three parties to work together to electrify TTC’s bus fleet, North America’s largest transit electrification project to date.
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EngWorks Inc and the Alberta Electrical Alliance Form Strategic Partnership
EngWorks Inc. and the Alberta Electrical Alliance have announced a strategic partnership as of May 27, 2021. The partnership centers on exclusive discounts and revenue sharing for AEA sales of EngWorks Inc’s specialized hazardous locations online course.
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Demonstration Projects aim to make Existing Homes Safer, More Energy Efficient, Less Polluting in BC
Pembina Institute joins B.C. Housing, Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation, City of Vancouver, B.C. Non-Profit Housing Association to issue request for proposals.
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LONGi Breaks Three World Records for Solar Cell Efficiency of N-type TOPCon, P-type TOPCon and HJT
LONGi has consolidated its leading role in R&D innovation in the global PV industry by setting new cell efficiency records for N- and P-type TOPcon and HJT. The company announced in April its record of 25.09% for N-Type TOPCon solar cell efficiency and, one month later, testing at the Institute for Solar Energy Research (ISFH) in Hamelin, Germany, has confirmed that the conversion efficiency of N-type monocrystalline bifacial TOPCon solar cells developed at LONGi’s Cell R&D Center has now reached 25.21%.
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ABB Robotics Working to Automate Construction Industry to Address Labour Shortages
ABB Robotics is driving automation in the construction industry with new robotic automation solutions to address key challenges, including the need for more affordable and environmentally friendly housing and to reduce the environmental impact of construction, amidst a labor and skills shortage.
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Klein Tools ‘Dark by 2050’ Work Force Trends Report
Electrical workers are the gears that turn what has been called the world’s largest machine – the electrical system that powers our factories, businesses, and homes.
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Skills Ontario Opens Registration for Virtual Workshops
Skills Ontario has officially opened registration for its July virtual workshops.
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Canada Invests Over $960-Million in Renewable Energy and Grid Modernization Projects
Harnessing Canada’s immense clean energy resources requires transformational investments to modernize our electricity grid.
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Ontario Announces New Programming to Promote Skilled Trades and Technology Careers
The Ontario government is investing almost $440,000 to help more than 2,000 high school students learn more about available skilled trades and technology careers.
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1 Day Virtual Led Arc Flash & Shock Training Course: June 16
ECAA has partnered with TW Becker, Electrical Safety Consulting to offer a 1 day low voltage Arc Flash & Shock training course.
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ECAA Virtual 2021 CE Code Update Seminar: July 6
This seminar will review the changes to the 2021 – 25th edition of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and Code for Electrical Installations and is approved for SCO’s, Master Electricians and PEC’s.
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BCEA’s Anti-Racism Action Program Survey Results
BCEA wants to help foster a more diverse and inclusive electrical industry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
