Saskatchewan Launches Its First 10MW Utility-Scale Solar Project
The province expects the 10 MW utility-scale solar project, east of Swift Current, to be in service as early as 2019.
Toronto Transit Commission Orders up to 40 Battery-Electric Buses
New Flyer Industries Canada ULC has been awarded a contract from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for 10 40-foot, zero-emission battery-electric Xcelsior Charge heavy-duty transit buses, with an option to purchase up to 30 more buses over the next two years.
Alberta Electrical Inspectors Solar Workshops
The Solar Energy Society of Alberta and Energy Efficiency Alberta, in partnership with the Electrical Inspectors Association of Alberta, will be conducting six workshops on the Canadian Electrical Code updates for solar photovoltaics.
How Wind Energy Benefits Ontarians
Ontario remains Canada’s leader in clean wind energy with 4,900 MW of installed capacity, supplying approximately 7.5% of the province’s electricity demand. In 2017, Ontario added four installations to the province’s current wind fleet — an additional 119 MW.
BC Hydro Fast Charging Stations Connecting BC East to West
BC Hydro has completed the second phase of its electric vehicle fast charging network, allowing drivers to travel across BC from the Alberta border to Tofino. The next phase will connect drivers north.
University of Calgary Researchers Take Delivery of Vanadium Redox Flow Battery
Cellcube’s vanadium redox flow battery (“VFB”) will help the university advance research on the production of vanadium and vanadium electrolytes (“VE”).
Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Foxboro User Group Conference to Focus on Digitization and Profitability
Hundreds of Schneider Electric customers, industrial automation experts, industry partners, technology experts, and executives will converge at its annual EcoStruxure Foxboro user group conference on August 6-9 in San Antonio, Texas.
Siemens Names Nat Traverso Director of Sales for LP Canada
Nat will develop and execute on key sales strategies along with leading his team to drive strong sales and market share growth for all LP and third party products.
Ideal Supply’s John MacDonald to Retire
John MacDonald (better known as Satch) has decided that he will retire from Ideal Supply at the end of October 2018.
Schneider Electric Shore Power Technology Helps Port of Montreal Reduce Carbon Footprint and Win Prestigious Environmental Award
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, congratulates the Port of Montreal on its recent win of a prestigious environmental award based on its implementation of Schneider Electric’s Shore Power solution.
NECA Releases 40 New Education Courses on General Business Topics
To provide more resources to members, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has partnered with online training provider OpenSesame to offer some of the more than 20,000 courses in its online training catalogue.
WiredScore Releases Canadian Digital Design Guidelines for Future-proof Buildings
The Wired Certification Guidelines for Commercial Developments and Redevelopments – Canada is a handbook for engineers, architects, developers, general contractors, and construction project managers to ensure that any new commercial development or redevelopment is designed to meet the technology needs of today’s tenants.
Kelvin Shepherd to Retire as Manitoba Hydro President & CEO
Shepherd joined Manitoba Hydro in December 2015 after serving five years as President of MTS Inc. from 2010 to 2015. He joined MTS Inc. in 2000 and held various senior positions in the company including President Consumer Markets for MTS Allstream…
Schneider Electric Technology Helps Port of Montreal Reduce Emissions and Win Environmental Award
The Port of Montreal’s team earned the Prix AQTr Environnement Award at the recent Gala d’excellence de l’Association des transports du Quebec.
Creating Real Apprenticeships for Toronto Offers 14-Week Pre-Apprenticeship Training for Women
The program is available to young women aged 19 to 29 who live in Toronto Community Housing Communities (TCHC) as well as other women in vulnerable situations.
Stanpro Lighting Systems Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification
To become ISO 9001:2015 certified, Stanpro underwent an evaluation process that included quality management system development, a management system documentation review, pre-audit, initial assessment, and clearance of non-conformances.
