EFC Scholarship Program Sets New Record with $156,250 in Funding
This year Electro-Federation Canada will award $156,250 across 62 scholarships supported by manufacturers, distributors and associations…
Wind Energy Industry will Continue to Deliver Economic and Community Benefits to Albertans
The Alberta Electric System Operator will secure an additional 700 megawatts (MW) of renewable power as part of its plan to add 5,000 MW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. The second round will procure 300 MW and will also require that projects be equity partnered with Indigenous communities.
Statement by Canadian Electricity Association on Bill C-68
Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA), issued the following statement on Bill C-68, the legislation tabled in Parliament today, to amend the Fisheries Act and other Acts in consequence:
Research from Schneider Electric Reveals Companies Unprepared for New Energy Economy
While global business leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos recently to talk about energy and environmental challenges, a new study released by Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy and carbon management, and automation, reveals that most organizations feel prepared for a decentralized, decarbonized and digitized future, but many are not taking the necessary steps to integrate and advance their energy and sustainability programs.
Nova Scotia Power Scholarship Application for 2018 Now Available
Nova Scotia Power is now accepting applications for its 2018 scholarship program, which is offered annually to students seeking higher education in a variety of educational programs across the province.
Free Webinar – 2018 CE Code Changes that Impact Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Installations
The 2018 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I is here, and it has over 260 changes that could impact your work.
Is it Time to Junk the Gas-guzzler for an Electric Car? Is it Affordable in B.C.?
Would you own an electric vehicle if it didn’t cost an arm and a leg to buy? Well, depending on the type of car you’re looking for, the math on total ownership costs is starting to point toward cost parity between full electric and gas-powered vehicles.
Aurora Solar Technologies Provides Update on Market and Strategic Product Initiatives
With the price of solar energy dropping from $6 per watt to less than $1 per watt in the past 8 years, the outlook for solar energy as an alternative to dirty fossil fuels has never looked brighter. Driving this cost reduction is the launch of new, innovative solar cell designs and processes which could see the market size triple by 2020.
Historical Power Interconnector in Canada Achieves Key Milestone
ABB recently achieved a major milestone with the successful testing of the Maritime Link, enabling Emera to exchange electricity between the Island of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia for the first time in history.
Energy Efficiency Comes to the Indigenous Community of Jean Marie River
Energy efficiency is hard to see, but we feel the benefits in our homes, neighbourhoods, environment, economy and wallets. A clean energy future includes federal investments in innovation to drive economic growth, reduce environmental impacts and create new, clean technology jobs for Canadians.
Bridgeport Fittings Launches Modernized Website
Bridgeport Fittings’ new website makes it far easier for contractors to search for, locate and order the right product solutions for their individual projects. Among the new website changes where customers will see a big difference are Bridgeport’s updated Project Submittal Tool, Product Cross Reference Tool, and Resource Center. Bridgeport is represented in Canada by NESCO.
Danfoss Wins Prestigious Product of the Year Award at 2018 AHR Expo
Danfoss, the pioneer of oil-free, magnetic bearing, variable speed technology, was recognized with the prestigious Product of the Year award during the 2018 AHR Expo for its Danfoss Turbocor® TTH/TGH high-lift compressors.
JMP’s Automation Division: Customer Growth is Driving Expansion
Manufacturers across North America continue to adopt robotics and automation at a record pace across multiple industries and applications. “Our customers in the prepared foods, consumer products, oil and gas, and machining market segments are looking to apply robotics, but are often new to robotic applications,” said Nelson Leite, Director of Sales and Marketing for JMP’s Automation Division.
Jacob Tarn Appointed CEO of LEDVANCE
The Supervisory Board of LEDVANCE GmbH (LEDVANCE) has appointed Jacob C. Tarn, Ph.D., a well-known LED Lighting industry veteran, as the new Chairman of the Management Board and new CEO of LEDVANCE. Assuming his position on February 1, 2018, Dr. Tarn will focus on accelerating the company’s transformation from a traditional lamps manufacturer to an industry-leading, innovation-driven full LED lighting company.
Electrical Joint Training Committee Appoints New Managing Director
The Electrical Joint Training Committee has named Phil Davis to provide executive leadership for the organization as Managing Director.
Phil assumes his new position on January 22, 2018. He succeeds Andy Cleven, who has served as Training Director at the EJTC since 2004. Andy will remain as Training Director Emeritus with responsibility for special projects until his retirement date of June 29, 2018.
Canadian Wind Energy Association Highlights Industry’s Readiness for Exports
Wind energy projects in Québec (1,900 megawatts) and the Maritime provinces (1,200 megawatts) have participated in this competitive process by offering competitive and innovative solutions, in collaboration with other technologies and transmission projects.
