Apply Today for NECA Project Excellence Award
To showcase the exceptional work performed by member contractors, the National Electrical Contractors Association’s Project Excellence awards recognize companies for their outstanding commitment…
PoE Connected Lighting System Energy Losses in Ethernet Cables
An exploratory study investigating energy losses in Ethernet cables used between Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and luminaires in PoE connected lighting systems confirmed that losses can be minimized to 5%.
Electric Meter Technician Earns Silver Medal in 2018 Paralympic Winter Games
Adam Dixon, a meter technician at Alectra Utilities, returns home from PyeongChang, South Korea with him a silver medal from the Canadian sledge hockey team’s participation in the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
Electromart Lighting and Electrical Becomes IMARK Canada’s Newest Member
Electromart Lighting and Electrical Supply is a Canadian-owned company serving customers in the greater Hamilton, Grimsby, Caledonia, and Brantford communities.
IBEW Local 353 Women’s Committee First to Receive Charter
Local 353, in Toronto, Ontario, is the first local union in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to have requested and been granted a charter for a Women’s Committee.
NECA to Offer 2nd Executive Management Institute
Due to overwhelming response, a second session of NECA’s Executive Management Institute (EMI) has been scheduled for June 6-10, 2018 in Denver, Colorado.
2018 Skills Ontario Competition: May 7-9
Taking place May 7-9, 2018, the Skills Ontario Competition is Canada’s largest skilled trade and technology competition.
University of Guelph Receives $25 Million for Energy, Water Conservation
The University of Guelph has received $25 million from the Ontario government to support its ongoing energy and water conservation efforts.
Women of PLT Seek Advisory Committee Members
Women of PLT (powerline technicians) seeks to build an advisory committee of knowledgeable men and women with experience in Canada’s electricity sector.
Baldor Electric Company Is Being Rebranded Under ABB
ABB is integrating the Baldor Electric Canada company name into its global ABB brand as a part of its Next Level strategy…
OPG and Gull Bay First Nation to Develop Renewable Energy Microgrid
Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek / Gull Bay First Nation and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are co-developing a microgrid that will use solar, battery storage and grid technology to help reduce diesel use at KZA.
Philips Lighting Launches New IoT Platform at Light + Building
Philips Lighting has introduced a new Internet of Things (IoT) platform, called Interact, that will enable professional customers to unlock the full potential of connected lighting for the IoT.
See Who’s Among Canada’s Best Managed Companies
A number of companies in Canada’s electrical industry continue to earn Canada’s Best Managed Companies awards.
WiRE Edmonton Networking Meet-up: April 24
Join WiRE Tuesday April 24 in Edmonton for the WiRE Networking Meetup. Guest speaker: Dr. Maureen Kolla – Manager, Clean Power and Heat – Alberta Innovates, Clean Energy.
Electrical Estimating Fundamentals: May 15-16 in Winnipeg
Solid bidding is the core of your business. The Fundamentals of Electrical Estimating is an intense 2-day hands-on course designed to introduce the basic principles of electrical estimating and its applications.
BC Initiatives Promote Careers for Women in Trades
A suite of initiatives will pave the way for women working or entering a career in the building trades through improved workplace supports, services and practices.
