E.B. Horsman & Son Again Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
This year, E.B. Horsman & Son achieved Platinum Club status by retaining its Best Managed designation for nine consecutive years.
Schneider Electric Canada Provides Stronger Support for Customers with Leading Edge Sales
Schneider Electric Canada, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has signed Leading Edge Sales LES, a sales representative based in Calgary, to identify, develop and secure opportunities for the protection, control, and automation of power systems in Western Canada.
Chris White to Head Philips Lighting Americas
Philips Lighting has today announced it has named Chris White as President of the Americas, overseeing the continued acceleration of Philips Lighting’s leadership position in the region focused on the company’s complete offering from conventional and LED products to connected lighting systems and services.
Ideal Industries Inc. National Championship Kicks Off in Canada and the U.S.
Canadian electricians, apprentices and students are eligible to compete in a fast-paced skills competition for their chance of winning a share of $260,000 in cash…
EHRC Honours Mike Allen of Ontario Power Generation at its 5th Annual Awards of Excellence Event
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), Canada’s leading source for human resources research and tools for the electricity and renewable energy industry, yesterday held its 5th Annual Award of Excellence luncheon in downtown Toronto.
CSA C83-17 HAS ARRIVED
The new CSA C83-17 offers utilities a comprehensive list of components, with critical performance, dimensional, and inspection criteria outlined for each to promote greater standardization in the industry and help utilities keep pace with change.
Legrand Listed Among World’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
In Corporate Knight’s recently released 2018 ranking of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations, Legrand was named 51st.
Harley-Davidson Invests In Alta Motors; Companies Will Collaborate On Future Electric Motorcycle Product Development
Harley-Davidson, Inc. has announced that it has made an equity investment in Alta Motors, a leader and innovator in lightweight electric vehicles, and that the two companies will collaborate on electric motorcycle technology and new product development.
Canada Green Building Council sets 2030 Roadmap for $32B Retrofit Economy
A new report published by the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) today sets out a series of comprehensive actions for industry, non-profit organizations and governments to build a world-leading retrofit economy by 2030 that improves the performance of existing buildings and creates new economic opportunities for Canadians.
Canada Supports Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure in B.C.
Electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles decrease greenhouse gas emissions and in some cases can significantly reduce fuel costs. Canada continues to make strategic investments to help Canadians make greener choices and to encourage widespread adoption of electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
Eaton Introduces Unique Approach to Integrated Smart Lighting and Home Automation
Power management company Eaton today announced the launch of Halo Home, a Bluetooth® mesh, smart lighting system that allows homeowners to automate and control one light or a host of lighting products throughout the home using a smart mobile device. A home can have more than 100 lighting products, and homeowners are turning to connected lighting products for better functionality, security and safety, as well as lifestyle enrichment and wellness.
Hydro One has Helped 45,000 Small Businesses Save About $176 Million Through Lighting Retrofits
Hydro One has announced that Richard’s Coffee House in Brockville is its 45,000 customer to take part in the Small Business Lighting program. Since launching in 2008, the Save on Energy program at Hydro One has helped 45,000 small business customers invest in energy efficient lighting and reduce their consumption by more than 1,037 GWh, which represents an estimated $176 million savings.
Navigant Research Ranks Philips Lighting as Leading Influencer for IoT in Lighting
Philips Lighting has announced that it has been ranked as the leading Influencer in a new Leaderboard report on Internet of Things (IoT) lighting for the commercial building market from industry market research firm Navigant Research.
Alberta Approves Wire-Free Switches in New Construction projects
Alberta’s Department of Municipal Affairs has issued a new Electrical Standata permitting wire-free switching in all new construction projects.
2018 Safety Awards Call for Nominations Now Open!
Have you encountered electrical safety hazards or identified safety issues that, if not addressed, could have posed a serious threat to a homeowner, a family, or the community? Or perhaps you or someone you know has created an initiative or program that helps keep people safe from electrical harm.
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EFC to Establish an LVDC Steering Committee/Product Section
Last year, Electro-Federation Canada published a research study on low-voltage DC (LVDC) power and the implications and opportunities this technology will have on the electrical market. Recently, EFC learned that the Canadian government has a vested interest in promoting LVDC power to remote communities, the new Canadian Electrical Code is in effect and now includes updates for LVDC installation and use, and CSA is forming a new technical committee for LVDC.
