ECAO Welcomes New Executive Director
Mark Lloyd and the Board of Directors of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) have announced that Graeme Aitken will be assuming the role of Executive Director on December 11, 2017.
Hudson’s Hope, BC Goes Solar As Town Faces Site C’s Biggest Impacts
Solar-powered curling, anyone? Or what about solar-powered sewage treatment? Hudson’s Hope, the municipality that would be most affected by the Site C dam, is going solar with a blast.
Wind Energy Bringing Economic Benefits in Saskatchewan
SARM – SASKPOWER’S plan to add 1,900 MW of wind energy to the province’s power grid by 2030 promises more than long-term opportunity for the wind energy industry. It will also bring significant economic and environmental benefits to the province and its residents. That is why it is critical that we all work together to get it right.
Canadian Electricity Association Honours Industry Leaders in Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) has honoured industry leaders in sustainable development and corporate responsibility at an awards ceremony in Toronto.
Fortis Inc. President and CEO Barry Perry on the Passing of Michael Mulcahy, President and CEO of FortisBC
It is with great sadness that Fortis acknowledges the passing of Michael Mulcahy, President and CEO of FortisBC.
CaGBC Opens Zero Carbon Building Program Registration
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has opened public registration for Canada’s first Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Program, which provides third-party verification of compliance for zero carbon design and performance. This world-class Standard positions Canada as a global leader, offering designers and operators the opportunity to make carbon reduction the key indicator for building performance.
Houle Electric Announces the Selection of New President
Houle Electric Limited, one of BC’s largest electrical contractors, is pleased to announce its new President, Paul Hill (pictured right) who will be starting at Houle on February 5th 2018. Paul will take over the role from current President of 20 years, Robert Lashin (pictured left-below) who will remain as company CEO and Chair of the firm’s board of directors going forward.
Technical Safety BC Stresses Having Electricians Find the Root Cause of Electrical Trips
It seems harmless enough – a circuit breaker in your home trips. You calmly walk over to the electrical panel and reset it. But you may be putting yourself and your family at risk by not identifying the root cause of the problem; this is particularly important if you are finding that your circuit breakers are repeatedly tripping.
Philips Lighting Shines a Light on Crime Prevention
York Regional Police has partnered with Philips Lighting and Crime Stoppers on a crime prevention campaign to help homeowners. York Regional Police will be distributing 15,000 Philips LED light bulbs to homeowners across York Region. The goal is to have homeowners replace worn-out exterior lights to increase visibility at night.
ABB Optimizing Transformer Manufacturing Footprint to Drive Competitiveness
ABB has announced a strategic realignment of its global transformer manufacturing, engineering and service footprint to enhance competitiveness in a dynamic market environment marked by increasing competition and consolidation in the rail industry. The move is part of the ‘Power Up’ transformation program in ABB’s Power Grids division.
Renewable Energy Jobs Bring New opportunities for Alberta Workers
Trades and careers in renewable energy, like wind and solar power, could play a part in easing Alberta’s employment crunch — providing jobs in the near future and for decades to come.
SaskPower Testing More Efficient, Longer Lasting LED Streetlights
SaskPower is piloting the use of LED streetlights, which are 40 to 60 per cent more energy efficient than traditional streetlights and require far less maintenance.
Newfoundland Power Receives Customer Pressure that has Prompted the Province to Consider Reviewing Privacy laws
The provincial government is open to exploring changes to privacy laws after a number of people complained about Newfoundland Power using their information without consent.
New Brunswick Power Commissions Fast-Charging Station in Moncton
NB Power has announced the completion of the first phase of the fast-charging infrastructure along the TransCanada highway with commissioning of a fast-charging station in Moncton at the Magnetic Hill Irving. Electric vehicles (EV) can now charge up in the parking lot at 2731 Mountain Road in Moncton at a fast-charging or standard level-2 station.
The Global Energy Transition – Québec Hydropower provides clean, firm and reliable solutions
Hydro-Québec is North America’s largest generator of low-carbon electricity, and as the world moves toward a low-carbon future, energy is an asset that can secure both environmental and economic gains. Québec’s hydropower – with its low greenhouse gas emissions, flexibility and reliability— can be the foundation on which the northeast can stabilize and even reduce overall electricity prices for consumers and integrate more renewable sources onto its electricity grids.
Hydro-Québec Moves Forward in the Development of a Semiautonomous Drone for Power Line Inspection
Hydro-Québec’s research institute IREQ continues to make progress with its LineDrone project. The drone can now land semiautonomously thanks to the addition of a new onboard vision system.
