Hydro-Québec Launches Subsidiary Specializing in Energy Storage Systems
Hydro-Québec has launched EVLO Energy Storage Inc. (EVLO), a subsidiary that designs, sells, and operates safe, efficient and sustainable energy storage systems.
BCEA Anti Racism Action Plan Education Series
The BCEA is launching the ARAP education series starting January 26, 2021. These webinars will take place every third Thursday of each month beginning at Noon.
Schneider Electric Launches Wiser Approved Installer Program to Support Electricians in Expanding Service Offering
Schneider Electric recently launched its Wiser Approved Installer Program for electricians.
ESA Welcomes Auditor General Report and Recommendations
The Electrical Safety Authority welcomes the published Auditor General’s 2020 Annual Report and will review the recommendations carefully to ensure appropriate actions are taken that will further strengthen ESA’s operations and enhance its effectiveness in ensuring electrical and public safety in Ontario.
OPG Commits to Being a Net-Zero Company by 2040
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has released its Climate Change Plan that includes ambitious goals aimed at driving efficient, economy-wide decarbonization and economic renewal, while protecting the environment.
Hydro-Québec to Operate One of the World’s Most Powerful Electrolyzers to Produce Green Hydrogen
Hydro-Québec recently announced the construction of an electrolyzer facility with a capacity of about 90 MW, making it one of the most powerful electrolyzers in the world to produce green hydrogen.
ChargePoint and Volvo Cars Team Up to Offer Charging Solutions for US and Canadian Drivers
ChargePoint and Volvo Car USA LLC are working to make the charging experience seamless for drivers of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models and provide support for its retail network.
BC Doubles Rebates for Home, Workplace EV Charging
British Columbians can receive double the amount per rebate to buy and install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at home and at work.
Earth Day Canada Is Launching a New Program to Facilitate the Transition to Electric Vehicles in Canada
Recently, Earth Day Canada kicked off the EcoCharge program, which will have 100 fast charging stations for electric vehicles installed in the parking lots of IGA supermarkets across Quebec and New Brunswick.
Ontario Helping Employers Train and Hire More Apprentices
The Ontario government is investing $20 million to help small businesses jointly sponsor and train apprentices through the new Group Sponsorship Grant program, increasing the number of people training and working in the skilled trades.
Microsoft Excel for Construction (Basic) Online Training: December 21st & 23rd
Part one of this course will teach you how to use Excel to create estimates, track expenses, calculate overruns, track production rates, and calculate material usage
Online Course: Managing Shop Drawings, Samples and Submittals – December 17
The process for submitting Shop Drawings, Submittals and Samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time.
Skills Ontario Presents Budget Recommendations to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
Skills Ontario CEO Ian Howcroft recently presented budget recommendations to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, seeking the support of the Committee for scaling up Skills Ontario’s programming…
Date for De-designation of Electric Motor System Technician Red Seal Program Extended
In February of 2020, the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) announced that Electric Motor System Technician would be de-designated from the Red Seal Program.
Rittal Systems Ltd., Canada Announces New President
Rittal Systems Ltd., Canada would like to announce that Tim Rourke will be resigning as President, and Andre Bousette will be stepping into this role, taking leadership of Rittal’s Canadian operations.
CAF-FAC National Apprenticeship Virtual Conference February 22-23, 2021
The pace of change has been rapid within the national apprenticeship community over the last ten months. We perhaps understand now more than ever, the benefit of staying connected.
