E.B. Horsman & Son Sponsoring BCIT Entrance Award
Do you know a BCIT student in the Electrical or Engineering Technology Program? E.B. Horsman & Son are sponsoring a $1,000 2019-2020 BCIT entrance award. Application deadline: August 5, 2019.
Westburne Becomes a Rockwell Authorized Service Provider in Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan
The Authorized Service Provider designation enables Westburne to deliver Rockwell Automation services through their factory trained team of specialists. These services include installed base evaluation, network assessment, arc flash assessment, lockout/tag-out assessment, and start-up of variable frequency drives.
June 17-18: Supporting Women in Trades Conference
Registration is open for the 2019 Supporting Women in Trades Conference. Join the 300+ delegates planning to attend and help identify practical action items for making tangible change.
The Canadian Electricity Association announces Climate Change Adaptation Plans in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada
The Canadian Electricity Association announced funding for a partnership with Natural Resources Canada to facilitate guidance documents for electric utilities to create sector specific climate change adaptation plans.
Data Centre in a Wind Turbine unit Recognized for Ingenuity
Constructing power-intensive data centres where electricity can be obtained on a climate-friendly basis, for example in wind turbines: this has been the idea of “WindCORES” for a couple of years now.
The inaugural Future of Power sparks conversation about more economical, reliable, and sustainable power consumption
Spark Power Group, an independent provider of integrated power solutions to industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) customers across North America, took over Evergreen Brick Works on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 for its inaugural Future of Power conference.
Vaughan Becomes Canada’s First Smart Gigabit Community
Vaughan, Ontario is joining the Smart Gigabit Community Club. Vaughan is just north of Toronto and is Canada’s 17th largest city by population; it was Canada’s fastest growing between 1996 and 2006.
Red Hot! Rittal Launches Its Summer Cooling Promo
Just in time for summer, Rittal has launched its popular Summer Cooling Promo on its best-selling CSA-approved enclosure air conditioners and fans.
May 16: Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance Lunch & Learn on Existing Buildings
In 2030, 75% of Alberta’s building stock will consist of buildings in existence today. Accordingly, deep energy retrofits of existing buildings are an untapped trove of energy potential. However, are the retrofits we’re recommending today really best practice for the Alberta of tomorrow?
Ontario Electrical Industry Coalition Seeks Role in Government Plans for Skilled Trades
The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), the Ontario Electrical League (OEL) and the IBEW are joining forces to work with the Ontario government to educate them on why reducing the scope of practice of a 309A Electrician-Construction and Maintenance would risk public safety and deter others from entering the trade.
NECA 2019 Project Excellence Awards Deadline Extended to May 31
To showcase the exceptional work performed by member-contractors throughout the country, the National Electrical Contractors Association’s Project Excellence Awards recognize companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project across 12 different market sectors.
May 9: WiRE Vancouver Networking Meet-Up (Women Only)
Guest speaker at this Women in Renewable Energy – WiRE event is Colleen Giroux-Schmidt, Vice President – Corporate Relations for Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. Giroux-Schmidt has over a decade and a half of experience in resource development with an extensive knowledge of the renewable energy sector.
Canada’s Energy Efficiency Sector to Add 36,000 Workers in 2019
Canada’s energy efficiency goods and services sector directly employed 436,000 permanent workers in 2018 and is poised to grow by 8.3% this year, creating over 36,000 jobs, according to a new report.
New Program Aims to Help Trades Recruit More Women
Expanding programs for women who might be considering a career in the skilled construction trades, or who are already in them, is the goal of a new joint initiative of Canada’s Building Trades Unions and the federal government.
Federal investment supports innovation in Alberta’s electricity grid
Canada’s future prosperity goes hand-in-hand with a sustainable and clean environment. A clean economy creates growth and well-paying jobs, while preserving Canada’s natural heritage for generations to come.
Alectra Utilities Receives International Smart 50 Award for Consumer-Centric Advantage Power Pricing Pilot
Smart 50 Awards, in partnership with Smart Cities Connect, Smart Cities Connect Foundation and US Ignite, has recognized Alectra Utilities’ Advantage Power Pricing program – an innovative electricity pricing plan pilot — as among the most transformative and influential smart cities projects in the world.
