Nominate an Electrical Firm for ECAO’s R. H. (Hugh) Carroll Safety Award
The deadline to submit a nomination for this year’s R. H. (Hugh) Carroll Award, created in 1999 by the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario, is May 31, 2018.
NEMA to Publish Guide on Evaluating Earthquake-damaged Electrical Equipment
Similar to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) guides on evaluating water-, fire-, and heat-damaged electrical equipment, a new guide on evaluating earthquake- damaged electrical equipment is anticipated to be published later this year.
Survey on Impact of IoT on Electrical Contracting
If you’re involved in the engineering or installation of technology or low-voltage related systems…
New: Lighting Controls Association Troubleshooting Guide for Networked Lighting Control Systems
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) has published guidance on troubleshooting networked lighting control systems.
Empowering Futures: Student Work-Integrated Learning Program Is Now Accepting Applications
Led by Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), Empowering Futures will create up to 1,000 new work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities in electricity over three years.
FortisBC Rebates Trail for Energy-saving Streetlight Upgrade — in Advance
FortisBC has issued a cheque for $44,660 to cover the costs, in advance, of completing the city’s second phase of street lighting upgrades, reports Sheri Regnier in the Trail Times.
Omron Canada Inc: Putting Technology in Students’ Hands at Georgian College
For more than 20 years, Omron Canada Inc. has been helping Georgian College students to learn manufacturing processes on the latest industry equipment.
Service Wire Co. Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Founded in 1968 with the innovation of a unique product for the industrial industry, Service Wire now manufactures over 1800 products and serves the utility, renewable energy, industrial, heavy commercial, pump, irrigation, and transit markets.
IBEW, ECAO and Klein Tools Local 120 Donate Tools for Schools
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 120, and the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) in London…
May 17: Free Rittal Webinar on Enclosures
Log onto a free 60-minute Rittal webinar on enclosures at 2:00 pm EST on May 17.
IoT-Ready Alliance Introduces First IoT Interface Specification
Marking its one-year anniversary, the IoT-Ready Alliance has introduced its first specification, The IoT-Ready Interface Specification V1.0.
Stanpro Continues Expanding: New GTA Office Location
Stanpro Lighting Systems continues to expand in the Greater Toronto Area with a new office location…
AEA Accepting Scholarship Applications for Children of Current Members
Alberta Electrical Association chapters in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge are accepting applications for postsecondary scholarships and bursaries. Applications must be received by July 31, 2018.
Melissa Cook Joins Hammond Manufacturing as CSR
Melissa Cook is now Hammond’s Customer Service Representative for the company’s Canadian Rack and Cabinet Group, based in Guelph, Ontario. Melissa fills a vacancy left by Christine Walker, who moved to work with Hammond Electronics.
Manitoba Electrical Permit Fees to Rise August 1
As of August 1, 2018 Manitoba will adopt and begin enforcing the Manitoba Electrical Code, 13th Edition. Permit fees will also increase. Permits issued prior to August 1, 2018 will be based on the 12th Edition.
Lightenco Named One of Ottawa’s 10 Fastest Growing Companies of 2018
Help businesses reduce their lighting costs with enhanced lighting systems has earned Lightenco (Lighting Enhancement Corporation) a spot on the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce’s top 10 list of fastest growing companies for 2018.
