Canada to Join International Renewable Energy Agency
Canada is set to become a member of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) after confirming its intention to begin the membership applications process.
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CEA Launches Canadian Electricity Centre of Excellence
The Canadian Electrical Association’s Centre of Excellence showcases Canadian cutting-edge development in how electricity is produced, delivered and consumed, and highlights transformational progress in how electricity yields economic, social and environmental benefits.
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Two Research Centres Team Up to Study the Impact of Climate Change on Wind Energy Potential
Ouranos, a research consortium dedicated to regional climatology and climate change adaptation, and Nergica, an applied research centre specializing in renewable energy, have begun a research project that aims to assess the impact that climate change will have on wind energy potential in the decades to come.
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City Electric Supply — Lindsay Branch Grand Opening
City Electric Supply (C.E.S.), formerly Torbram Electric Supply, officially opened its new Lindsay, Ontario location on June 4, 2018.
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ECAA Elects New President
Tim Tarita, President of Magnum Electric in Grande Prairie, has been elected the new president of the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta.
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IDEAL SEEKS SKILLED ELECTRICIAN FOR A $75,000 PAYDAY
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COMPENSATION: Up to $75,000 USO and a trip to Florida
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June 20-12: Solar Canada Conference & Trade Show
Network and build relationships with Canada’s most important solar energy professionals and discover the industry’s latest innovations, technology, trends, and visions at Canada’s largest solar energy conference, taking place this year in Calgary, Alberta.
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EV Infrastructure Key to City of North Vancouver Greenhouse Gas Strategy
As the City of North Vancouver looks to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050, Council has directed staff to look into how the city should approach future policy when it comes to electric vehicles and the infrastructure that supports it, reports Ben Bengtson in North Shore News.
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FortisBC Annual Awards Honour 10 Top Energy Savers
FortisBC Efficiency in Action Awards have recognized 10 regional organizations who achieved outstanding energy savings in their sectors over the past year.
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Federal and Alberta Governments to Improve Energy Efficiency of Affordable Housing
A federal investment of $9 million in Alberta’s Affordable Housing Energy Savings Program will help fund energy-efficient retrofits in government owned and supported affordable housing units intended to reduce carbon emissions and utility costs.
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New California Standards Require Solar Systems for New Homes
Moving to cut energy use in new homes by more than 50%, the California Energy Commission has adopted building standards that require solar photovoltaic systems starting in 2020.
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Alectra Receives Novinium Environmental Stewardship Award for Second Consecutive Year
Novinium, a provider of electrical cable rejuvenation for electric utilities, has presented an environmental stewardship award to Alectra Utilities for the second consecutive year.
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Greengate Power Proposing a 400-Megawatt Solar Project in Alberta
Calgary-based Greengate Power Corporation is proposing to build a 400-megawatt solar project in nearby Vulcan County, reports Stephen Tipper in the Vulcan Advocate.
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Results of the 2018 Skills Ontario Competition: Electrical Installations
Six of the top 10 winners of the electrical installations component of the recent Skills Ontario Competition represented International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) locals.
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Convectair Hosts “Watchful Home” Community Meeting
High-performance electric heating products manufacturer and distributor Convectair recently hosted the first meeting of its new “Watchful Home” community of interest.
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Alectra Invests in Georgian College
A $750,000 investment over five years from Alectra Inc. will provide students at Georgian College’s Barrie, Ontario campus with a state-of-the-art facility for changemaking research, innovation and commercialization opportunities.
