The Canadian Electrical Association’s Centre of Excellence showcases Canadian cutting-edge development in how electricity is produced, delivered and consumed, and highlights transformational progress in how electricity yields economic, social and environmental benefits.
Ouranos, a research consortium dedicated to regional climatology and climate change adaptation, and Nergica, an applied research centre specializing in renewable energy, have begun a research project that aims to assess the impact that climate change will have on wind energy potential in the decades to come.
City Electric Supply (C.E.S.), formerly Torbram Electric Supply, officially opened its new Lindsay, Ontario location on June 4, 2018.
Tim Tarita, President of Magnum Electric in Grande Prairie, has been elected the new president of the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta.
WANTED: Skilled Electrician. Apprentice. or Team
Must be able to perform a simple wiring challenge quickly and accurately
COMPENSATION: Up to $75,000 USO and a trip to Florida
Network and build relationships with Canada’s most important solar energy professionals and discover the industry’s latest innovations, technology, trends, and visions at Canada’s largest solar energy conference, taking place this year in Calgary, Alberta.
As the City of North Vancouver looks to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050, Council has directed staff to look into how the city should approach future policy when it comes to electric vehicles and the infrastructure that supports it, reports Ben Bengtson in North Shore News.
FortisBC Efficiency in Action Awards have recognized 10 regional organizations who achieved outstanding energy savings in their sectors over the past year.
A federal investment of $9 million in Alberta’s Affordable Housing Energy Savings Program will help fund energy-efficient retrofits in government owned and supported affordable housing units intended to reduce carbon emissions and utility costs.
Moving to cut energy use in new homes by more than 50%, the California Energy Commission has adopted building standards that require solar photovoltaic systems starting in 2020.
Novinium, a provider of electrical cable rejuvenation for electric utilities, has presented an environmental stewardship award to Alectra Utilities for the second consecutive year.
Calgary-based Greengate Power Corporation is proposing to build a 400-megawatt solar project in nearby Vulcan County, reports Stephen Tipper in the Vulcan Advocate.
Six of the top 10 winners of the electrical installations component of the recent Skills Ontario Competition represented International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) locals.
High-performance electric heating products manufacturer and distributor Convectair recently hosted the first meeting of its new “Watchful Home” community of interest.
A $750,000 investment over five years from Alectra Inc. will provide students at Georgian College’s Barrie, Ontario campus with a state-of-the-art facility for changemaking research, innovation and commercialization opportunities.
Nexans has completed a six-year project to design, manufacture, supply and install approximately 100 km of subsea high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable and accessories for Nalcor Energy’s Strait of Belle Isle Marine Cable Crossing in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
