Lightheaded Lighting Partners with BIOS to Update Recessed Downlight Line with SkyBlue Technology
Lightheaded Lighting has partnered with BIOS to develop a range of lighting products that promote healthier crcadian rhythms.
Hydro-Québec Forecasts Continued High Volume of Available Electricity
Hydro-Québec has just published a snapshot of its energy resources entitled Portrait des ressources énergétiques d’Hydro-Québec (currently in French only), which presents the company’s forecasts regarding its future electricity needs and the means by which it will meet them.
SaskPower CCS Facility Achieves Milestone with 3 Million Tonnes of CO2 Captured
As of November 4, 2019, SaskPower’s Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facility near Estevan has captured more than three million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) – equivalent to taking 750,000 vehicles off the road.
New Study Shows Energy Cost Savings Potential for Ontario Greenhouses
Ontario’s greenhouse sector is growing fast, and a new report by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) shows there is great potential for energy efficiency to help manage increasing electricity demand while reducing costs for greenhouses.
ABB to Divest Two Shanghai-Based Electrification JVs
ABB has signed a binding agreement to divest all ABB shares in Shanghai ABB Breakers Co and Shanghai ABB Guangdian Electric Co to Shanghai Guangdian Electric Group, ABB’s joint venture partner in the two companies.
Canadian Government Offers a Boost to IBEW Apprenticeship Programs
Kitchener, Ontario, Local 804 is getting some help from the federal government in the form of approximately $5.5 million for its pre-apprenticeship program.
Bender to Host Webinar Series Focusing on Various Electrical Safety and Ground-Fault Protection Topics
Bender is launching a new webinar series for 2019 and 2020. Over the next several months, they will expert representatives discuss various products and technical issues faced in electrical safety and ground fault protection.
Vodafone and Signify Collaborating to Explore Combination of 5G and LiFi for Faster Connectivity
Vodafone Deutschland and Signify, the world leader in lighting, are joining forces to interlink the two communication technologies 5G and LiFi, providing their customers with more speed and better mobile broadband connectivity.
Leviton Acquires Canada-Based Viscor
Leviton has announced the acquisition of Viscor, Canada’s largest independent lighting manufacturer, specializing in lighting for architectural, commercial, medical, institutional and industrial applications.
Over 59,000 Buyers Visit Twin Hong Kong Lighting Fairs and Eco Expo Asia
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 21st Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), the fourth Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo and the 14th Eco Expo Asia concluded with more than 59,000 buyers from 135 countries and regions visiting the three fairs.
Stelpro Honours John Chabot
It is with a heavy heart that Stelpro has announced the passing of Mr. John Chabot, father of Yves Chabot. This sad event occurred very suddenly on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
UL Opens Edmonton Customer Service Centre and Laboratory to Accelerate Manufacturing and Supply Chain Safety
UL officially opened a new hazardous locations customer service center and laboratory in Summerside Centre, 1040 Parsons Road SW in Edmonton.
ECAO Announces Brad Walker as New President
ECAO Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Brad Walker as President of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), effective October 24, 2019.
ESA Reports More Electrical Fatalities at Home Than at Work in Ontario
Electrical fatalities in the general public have now outnumbered fatalities in workers, according to the Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA) Ontario Electrical Safety Report, the only report of its kind in Canada that presents the state of electrical safety.
Legrand, North & Central America Acquires Connectrac
Legrand, North and Central America (LNCA) announced the acquisition Connectrac, a company that develops flexible floor-based cable management solutions that bring power, data and communications to commercial interior applications.
Hydro-Québec and Stelpro Create Partnership to Develop Connected Smart Devices
Hydro-Québec’s new subsidiary, Hilo, and Québec company Stelpro are creating a joint venture with a mandate to develop connected devices for smart homes that will contribute to efficient energy use.
