Hydro One Appoints Mark Poweska as President and CEO
Poweska is currently BC Hydro’s Executive Vice President, Operations, with responsibility for all aspects of the company’s electricity generation, transmission and distribution operations.
ESA Welcomes New Board Chair
The Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority has elected Peter Gregg as Chair to succeed Brian Bentz. Brian retires from the ESA Board after serving nine years as a Director, including three years as Chair.
May 15-17: NECA 2019 Safety Professionals Conference
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)’s 2019 Safety Professionals Conference, taking place in San Antonio, Texas, is the electrical construction industry’s premier annual safety event.
April 29: Ontario’s New Construction Act — Adapting to the New Prompt Payment & Adjudication Regimes
On October 1, 2019, new prompt payment and adjudication regimes in Ontario will transform the fundamental way that construction projects operate in Ontario.
CEA Stands Behind Need for Government Support for Electric Vehicles
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) has thrown its support behind the recommendations of the Interim report from the federal government’s Advisory Council on Climate Action.
April 16: 2019 Leadership Conference for Women in Energy
Advance your career in a traditionally male industry by attending this event. It will provide insight into key energy trends and skills for personal and professional development as Canada’s most successful women energy leaders share their industry knowledge…
CSA Group Releases Potential Climate Change Adaptation Solutions for the CE Code
Climate change and its associated impacts will play a central role in Canada’s electricity future. In fact, the Conference Board of Canada estimates that approximately $347.5 billion will need to be invested in electricity infrastructure to maintain the system reliability we have today.
Hydro One Seeks $5 billion Investment in Ontario’s Transmission System
Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution company has submitted its 2020-2022 Transmission Rate Application to the Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”).
How Electrical Contractors Can Embrace the Internet of Things
Results of a study of ways in which the electrical contracting industry can prepare for the new era of smart facilities made possible by IoT technologies and systems could serve as a comprehensive IoT roadmap for electrical contractors.
ABB Canada Earns 2018 E.B. Horsman & Son Supplier of the Year Award
During E.B. Horsman & Son’s (EBH) Annual General Meeting on March 5, 2019, ABB Canada was presented with the 2018 EBH Supplier of the Year award by Tyson Carvell, VP of Marketing.
Ontario’s ESA Moving to Risk-based Oversight
The Electrical Safety Association plans to implement a risk-based approach for electrical wiring by 2020. This means ESA will spend more effort on higher risk electrical wiring work, and less effort on lower risk work, without compromising safety.
Coming Soon: Signify Smart Lighting Training Program for Electrical Contractors?
Signify, formerly Philips Lighting, has launched a new training hub in the U.K. that helps contractors and installers improve their understanding of light installation and support their ongoing professional development.
A New App Is Improving the Lives of Canadian Tradespeople in Electrical, HVAC and Plumbing
One of the most common and weighted decisions tradespeople face is where to get their parts. Too often they rely solely on Google when finding wholesalers, which results in them commuting too far and paying too much to do their jobs.
April 6-9: Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition)
Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) will take place April 6-9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with 1,400 exhibitors from 13 countries and 21,000 buyers from 137 countries and regions expected to take part.
EFC 2019 Scholarship Program: Over $150,000 to be Awarded
The EFC Scholarship program provides post-secondary students who are interested in pursuing a career in the electrical industry, with funding to support their academics.
MCEE Show Announces Finalists for 2019 New Product Competition
MCEE’s New Product Competition highlights the commitment to efficiency, conservation and innovation of the electrical, HVACR, plumbing, hydronics, and lighting industry. Check out the finalists online and at the MCEE trade show, taking place April 24-25 in Montreal.
