Siemens Presents Solutions for a Climate-Friendly Energy Future
At this year’s “The smarter E-Europe,” Siemens is demonstrating its role in shaping an increasingly decentralized energy landscape.
Paving the way for e-mobility on the road and on water with ABB technology
As the title sponsor of the fully electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship series, ABB underlines its drive for a sustainable future.
Firman Portable Generator Recalled Due to Potential Gas Leak
This recall involves the FIRMAN black and yellow generator with model number P03615. The model number is shown on the white nameplate on the top right side of the generator as you face the “FIRMAN” label on the front.
May 22: Building Automation HVAC Systems Foundation for Electricians
As electricians, we are required to provide power for HVAC equipment, and as Controls electrician, we need to be able to wire up and troubleshoot HVAC equipment in order to make it work effectively.
Powerline Contact Continues to Be Unforgiving – Powerline Safety Week Starts May 13 with Ontario-wide Education Campaign
May 13 to 19 is Powerline Safety Week in Ontario, which is meant to inform people across the province to stay vigilant of powerlines when doing work at home or on the job.
ABB creates state-of-the-art solution for CO2-neutral and energy self-sufficient factory of the future
ABB has an extensive portfolio of eco-efficient solutions and services that can help decouple economic growth from environmental impacts.
Westburne Launches Women of Westburne (WOW) Initiative
Divisional Lighting Manager Salma Siddiqui, the initiative will focus on making Westburne the workplace of choice in the electrical industry and beyond.
June 19: WiRE Southwestern Networking Meet-Up in Windsor
The world is almost too small to contain all the projects of Michelle Branigan, CEO of Canada’s leading organization delivering HR information and research for the electricity Industry.
Legrand’s New CSR Roadmap Focuses on the Business Ecosystem, People and Environment
Legrand’s latest corporate social responsibility roadmap sets out its CSR priorities for the 2019-2021 period. Following on three previous roadmaps, this latest roadmap supports the development of buildings with a view to progress for its employees, for society and for the planet.
Ontario Fire Chiefs and Electricians/Contractors Team Up to Promote Safety
The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) has teamed up with the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario (IBEW CCO) to laiunch a new campaign.
Electric Autonomy Canada: A New Portal for Everything EV-Related
Launched last week, Electric Autonomy Canada is an an independent, online business-to-business, news and event forum covering Canada’s transition to electric, autonomous and on-demand mobility.
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.
