Boralex Closes Financing of Moose Lake Wind Farm Project
Boralex Inc. has announced the closing of a $53.3 million financing for the Moose Lake wind farm in British Columbia, Canada.
Siemens, Airbus and Rolls-Royce Partner to Build an Electric Airplane
Electric cars and electric buses gaining ground both in terms of innovation and acceptance by the public as being the future of transportation. Models are currently being developed, tested, and . These events are clear signs that EVs are well on their way to become a common sight on the road — and both companies and consumers will be better for it.
Plug’n Drive Founder and CEO Receives WiRE Woman of the Year Award
Plug’n Drive’s founder and President and CEO, Cara Clairman, has received the Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) Woman of the Year Award. This award recognizes a Canadian woman in the energy sector ‘who has served the industry with distinction, gone above and beyond the call of duty and contributed significantly to the expansion and improvement of the power sector’.
ATCO Partners with FLO to Unveil Alberta’s First Electric Vehicle Charging Corridor
TCO, Alberta’s leading energy and infrastructure provider, together with FLO, Canada’s leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, have announced the deployment of three fast-charging stations in Alberta’s major cities – the first corridor of its kind in the province. This initiative is made possible by a partnership with Canadian Tire Corporation and Natural Resources Canada.
ABB and HPE Bring Intelligence to Industrial Plants
ABB and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have announced a strategic global partnership that combines ABB’s industry-leading digital offerings, ABB AbilityTM, with HPE’s innovative hybrid information technology (IT) solutions. The partnership will provide customers with solutions that generate actionable insights from vast amounts of industrial data to increase the efficiency and flexibility of their operations and create competitive advantage.
Canadian Electricity Association Supports Smart Cities Challenge
Sergio Marchi, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA), has issued the following statement in regard to the Government of Canada’s announcement regarding the launch of the Smart Cities Challenge.
Toronto Region Board of Trades Recommends Privatizing Ontario Hydro Distribution
One of the largest chambers of commerce in Canada is calling for wider privatization of electricity distribution companies to increase competitiveness in an attempt to drive down costly Ontario electricity prices over the long-term.
North Bay Hydro Breaks Ground on Micro Grid Project
North Bay is leading the way in energy resiliency all across Canada. North Bay Hydro has now broken ground on its latest project, the Community Energy Park microgrid.
Toronto Hydro CEO Recognized for Sustainability Leadership
Toronto Hydro’s President and CEO Anthony Haines has been recognized as a leader in sustainability with an award from the Canadian Electricity Association for his work in making Toronto Hydro a more sustainable organization.
Nova Scotia White Rock Hydro System Turns 65
The White Rock hydro facility is celebrating its 65th birthday this year, and it’s a good time to undertake repairs that will help extend its useful life.
Adanac Sales Appointed to Represent RAB Design Lighting in BC, David Barbour Announces Retirement
RAB Design Lighting is pleased to announce Adanac Sales as their Sales Representative Agency in British Columbia effective December 1st 2017. Adanac Sales has a proven track record of servicing the electrical distribution market in BC for over 25 years. The Sales Agency’s Principals Kevin Smythe and Mike Hodges are forward thinking individuals who have been actively involved with industry associations including ElectroFed, CEMRA, NEMRA, BCEA and CEDIA
Electro‐Federation Canada Collaborates with Mexico and the United States to Propose NAFTA Recommendations
Electro‐Federation Canada (EFC) and Cámara Nacional de Manufacturas Eléctricas (CANAME) of Mexico, have submitted joint recommendations to their respective governments to safeguard future trade in North America. The recommendations call on the strong need for governments to retain, modernize and improve the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in order to increase market access, reduce business costs and improve global competitiveness.
Ontario Electrical League Windsor Essex Trade Show Update
The Essex Chapter of the Ontario Electrical League and the Windsor Essex County Area Electrical Distributors is a testament to how successful the industry can be when it comes together for trade shows.
ABB Campus Montreal LEEDs with Silver
ABB has announce that the Canadian Green Building Council has certified Campus Montreal with the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver accreditation. This represents an exceptional standard for a building that houses a range of energy-intensive activities that include manufacturing.
Hydro-Québec to Replace 25,000 Next-Generation Meters with Defective Communication
Over the next year, Hydro-Québec will replace 25,000 (or more as necessary) next-generation meters that have a defective communication function. The defect does not affect the accuracy of the readings or any other functions and does not pose any safety concerns.
Newfoundland Labrador Hydro Testing New Equipment at the North Salmon Dam
On November 23 Newfoundland Labrador Hydro will be testing new equipment at its North Salmon Dam. As a result of testing the company will be releasing water into the spillwaycausing higher than normal and unpredictable water levels during the testing period.
