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.
Nominations are open for the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario’s annual Douglas J.B. Wright Award. Submission deadline is July 15.
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.
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.
The Energy Council of Canada has chosen of Fort St. John, BC Mayor Lori Ackerman as Canadian Energy Person of the Year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Electricity demand in the South Peace Region is increasing due to natural gas exploration and development.
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.
Global energy producer BP has selected Schneider Electric as one of its main electrical contractors in a five-year global framework agreement.
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.
Munden Enterprises, along with 14 manufacturing partners, will be travelling across Newfoundland this May in a three-city tour called X The Rock. Along with a tradeshow at each location, they will be hosting safety seminars and providing food and beverages.
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.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
