May 8-9: Solar Canada 2019
Join an estimated 2200 attendees and up to 100 exhibitors in Calgary from May 8-9, 2019 at Canada’s must-attend event for solar energy professionals, stakeholders and advocates.
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Research: Smart City Street Lighting Innovation Could Realize US$15 Billion in Energy Savings
New data from Juniper Research has revealed that smart street lighting deployments will realize US$15 billion in cumulative energy savings for cities to 2023.
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Efficiency Manitoba Officially Opens for Business
A new crown corporation, Efficiency Manitoba focuses energy efficiency and conservation and replaces Manitoba Hydro’s Power Smart brand, which had been in place for 30 years. The organization is helmed by CEO Colleen Kuruluk, previously the manager of Power Smart Programs at Manitoba Hydro.
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Nominate Someone for ECAO’s Douglas J.B. Wright Award
Nominations are open for the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario’s annual Douglas J.B. Wright Award. Submission deadline is July 15.
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Federal EV Incentive Program to Start on May 1, 2019
The purchase incentive for zero-emission vehicles will apply to eligible new vehicles that are purchased or leased on or after May 1, 2019. This incentive program is a measure announced in Budget 2019 and is subject to Parliamentary approval.
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OPG Completes Nanticoke Conversion to Solar
Ontario Power Generation (OPG), in partnership with the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, has completed its first-ever 44-megawatt solar facility at the former Nanticoke Generating Station site.
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Energy Council of Canada Names 2019 Canadian Energy Person of the Year
The Energy Council of Canada has chosen of Fort St. John, BC Mayor Lori Ackerman as Canadian Energy Person of the Year.
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MCEE 2019 New Product Competition Winners Announced
The winners of the New Products Competition at the MCEE 2019 trade show were announced tonight; innovative products that can increase the efficiency and safety of mechanical and electrical installations.
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April 28: National Day of Mourning
Held annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. It’s also a day to strengthen our resolve and establish safer work practices and conditions.
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Emerson Adds Greenlee Phase Sequence and Motor Rotation Indicator to Its Test & Measurement Lineup
Emerson’s new Greenlee phase sequence and motor rotation indicator (5124) is backed by a manufacturer’s lifetime limited warranty, electrical contractors, HVAC/IR and industrial maintenance technicians can use one device to identify motor rotation direction and clockwise or counterclockwise wiring configuration in a three-phase power source.
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Mersen Electrical Power Launches New Global Website
A new website for global electrical power and advanced materials leader Mersen includes enhanced global product data, custom products and solutions, fast access to technical experts and enhanced market schematics that showcase the company’s entire product line.
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Yukon Receives $650,000 for Smart Grid Program
With $650,000 in funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Grid Program, Yukon Energy Corporation will invest in making the territory’s electrical grid more efficient by equipping up to 400 homes with smart devices.
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Infrastructure Investment to Bring Clean Energy to BC’S Peace Region
Electricity demand in the South Peace Region is increasing due to natural gas exploration and development.
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May 8: 4S COR Breakfast Seminar for ECAO Members
The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario has partnered with 4S Consulting to support ECAO members in the areas of workplace safety and COR certification. 4S Consulting (4S) are experienced COR consultants/associate external COR auditors of the IHSA.
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BP and Schneider Electric Sign Five-Year, Global Frame Agreement
Global energy producer BP has selected Schneider Electric as one of its main electrical contractors in a five-year global framework agreement.
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IBEW CCO: Ontario Budget Requires a Highly Skilled Workforce
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Construction Council of Ontario are together calling on the Ontario government to ensure it provides proper input from established industry experts before implementing any regulations that impact the electrical trade, particularly to their scope of practice.
