ABB to Provide Charging Infrastructure for Public e-Buses in Singapore
ABB has won contracts to provide electric bus charging infrastructure to charge 40 single-deck electric buses that will hit the roads of Singapore in early 2020.
TE Connectivity Foundation Continues Global Effort to Increase Access to STEM Education
The TE Connectivity Foundation recently announced it will continue its support of three nonprofit organizations that advance its mission of connecting and strengthening global communities through access to technology and engineering for all, with a focus on women and underserved populations, by providing $1.3 million in grants.
E.B. Horsman & Son Adds Wade Emmons as Director of Commercial Sales & Supplier Relations
Wade Emmons has joined the E.B. Horsman & Son team as Director of Commercial Sales & Supplier Relations effective July 8, 2019.
The Schneider Electric Foundation Partners with the Solar Impulse Foundation
Solutions already exist for accelerating the necessary ecological transition, but to find and implement them remains a challenge.
Westburne Has Been Recognized as a Member of the Cisco IoT Authorization Partner Program
Westburne, a division of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. is very pleased to announce that they have been recognized as a member of the Cisco IoT Authorization Partner program.
Toronto Hydro Offers an Open Call to Innovators Around the World
Power Pitch is a new way for innovators to bring forward ideas that support Toronto Hydro’s commitment to continuous improvement and technological innovation.
Robertson Electric Wholesale Appoints Two New Vice Presidents
Due to Robertson Electric Wholesale’s unprecedented growth and to remain a leader in the electrical industry, Richard and Chris Campbell have appointed Rob Thibeault and Rob Klingbeil as Vice Presidents.
Eaton’s Molly Murphy Receives Electrical Industry Trailblazer Award
Power management company Eaton recently announced Molly Murphy, senior vice president, Sales, North America, was named the 2019 Women in Industry Trailblazer by the National Association of Electrical Distributors.
Improving Employment Equity to Power the Future of Alberta
The Support Equity and Under-Represented Groups project will address the under-representation of key groups in Albert’s electricity workforce and develop a strategy for inclusivity in sector workplaces.
The Canadian Electricity Association responds to the Government of Canada’s Output Based Pricing System
On Friday, June 28th the Government of Canada released the final Output Based Pricing System Regulations (OBPSR).
Bender to Discontinue Legacy Isolated Power Panel with Launch of new Panel Line
Bender Inc has launched a new line of isolated power panels for healthcare facilities. With the introduction of this new line of product offerings, Bender will be discontinuing production of all previous panel models.
Government of Canada Announces RFPs for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
The Government of Canada is investing in a cleaner, more sustainable future to help Canadians meet their transportation needs.
Canada and U.K. Announce Finalists for the Power Forward Challenge
Under the challenge, seven teams from Canada and the U.K. will receive up to $3 million to start building a smart energy systems solution.
July 10 is National Lineworker Appreciation Day
Show your support by sharing a photo or experience of how a lineworker has made an impact in your life on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter — #LineworkerDay.
Vancouver Company To Produce World’s Largest Mobile Battery Power System
Portable Electric (PE), a provider of portable renewable energy systems and manufacturer of the VOLTstack power stations, a leading alternative to gas and diesel generators, is preparing to launch the world’s largest mobile battery power system.
Navigant Research: Energy Storage Tracker 2Q19
As global electricity grids embrace the new energy economy, energy storage is becoming a necessity in grid infrastructure. Energy storage grants stakeholders flexibility in generation, transmission, distribution, and end use.
