AEA Awards 2018 Scholarships
The Alberta Electrical Association has issued $11,000 in postsecondary scholarships for 2018. To date, the association has supported the industry with over $100,000 in scholarships for current members and their children.
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Hydro Ottawa Launches EV Charging Station Pilot Project
Registration has opened for a Hydro Ottawa electric vehicle charging station pilot program that will provide successful applicants with a FLO Home X5 Level 2 charger at a reduced cost.
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Alberta Government Announces $70 Million Cleantech Challenge
The $70 million challenge encourages companies in the biotechnology, electricity, and sustainable transportation industries to develop clean technologies.
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Convectair Names Sales Rep for East-South Quebec
Charles Clark-Morazé is now responsible for the representation and sales of Convectair products for the east-south region of the province…
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Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Appoints New Executive Director
Effective October 1, 2018, France Daviault will become Executive Director of the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum. The forum is a national, non-profit organization working with stakeholders in all regions of Canada.
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Signify Named Industry Leader in the 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
For the second year in a row, Signify has achieved Industry Leader status in the sustainability index’s Electrical Components and Equipment category.
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Electri International Publishes Change Order Guidelines for Electrical and Low Voltage Contractors
Electri International has developed guidelines that provide a systematic, standardized, fair process for the pricing of change orders for electrical and low voltage contractors.
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Canadian Electrical Association to Lobby for a National Lineworker Appreciation Day
During an October 2 promotional event on Sparks Street in Ottawa, the CEA will meet with members of the public and Parliamentarians to raise awareness for the important work performed by lineworkers on behalf of Canadians.
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November 7: 2018 Agents of Change — Champions Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
Taking place on November 7 in Calgary, Alberta, this Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) event will bring together men and women working in the electricity industry who share a common commitment to creating equitable and inclusive workplaces.
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Carleton University to Get Co-Generation Plant
Carleton University expects to fire up a new co-generation plant at its Ottawa-based campus next spring as the post-secondary institution implements its sophomore energy master plan.
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Ontario’s Local Hydro Utilities Smash Provincial Conservation Goals
Mid-way through Ontario’s 2015-2020 Conservation First Framework, 69% of the target has already been met. The framework maps out the province’s energy conservation goals for the period.
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ABB Ranks #8 on Fortune Magazine’s List of Companies “Changing the World”
Fortune Magazine has placed ABB in eighth position on its 2018 “Change the World” list, a global ranking of companies whose innovative work is making a significant, positive social impact around the world.
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Leviton’s Bishop Smith Joins BCEA Board
Bishop Smith, Leviton’s Director of Sales, Pacific Region, has joined the board of the BC Electrical Association.
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October 17: WiRE Speed Mentoring Event With S&C Electric Canada Ltd.
S&C Electric Canada Ltd. and WiRE (Women in Renewable Energy) are joining forces to present Sparks of Success: A Speed Mentoring Event with S&C.
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ESA Conducting Town Hall Consultations on Risk-Based Oversight
Starting in October, Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority is conducting a second series of consultations across the province with licensed electrical contractors about moving to a risk-based approach (Risk-based Oversight or “RBO”) for electrical wiring by 2020.
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WaveLinx Wireless Connected Lighting System Is Industry-Leading Technology, in a Simple Package
Say goodbye to the high costs and complexity of typical addressable control systems. WaveLinx is designed for plug-and-play connectivity, for either stand-alone or building network applications. Stand-alone installation for smaller office spaces within a larger building.
