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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EiKO Global Announces Acquisition of Xeleum
Eiko has announced the aquisition of Xeleum, a U.S. based designer and manufacturer of intelligent, controllable lighting solutions for use in industrial and commercial applications.
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ABB Reinvents the Circuit Breaker for Renewables and Next-Gen Power Grids
A technological breakthrough by ABB – a solid-state circuit breaker – will enhance performance of renewable energy solutions, industrial battery storage solutions and so-called edge grids.
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Higher Energy Efficiency Requirements for Dry Transformers Now in Effect
As of April 30, Natural Resources Canada has new dry-type transformer energy efficiency requirements in effect that align with most of those implemented by the U.S. Department of Energy in 2016.
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iLLUM-Drive INC has Partnered with Liteline Corporation as an Official Original Equipment Manufacturer
iLLUMA-Drive has announced that Liteline Inc. will be joining the iLLUMA-Drive Partner Program as a major national LED Lighting OEM.
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May 28-30: Building Lasting Change in Vancouver, BC
Join the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) for three days of opportunities, education and networking with the leaders, change makers and innovators of Canada’s green building industry.
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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.
