September 6: IAEI Canadian Section Convention and Tradeshow
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan welcomes the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Conference on September 5-7, 2018.
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Support Ontario Youth Has $20,000 in Scholarships Up for Grabs
Are you an apprentice in a recognized skilled-trade? Do you still need to attend trade school? Do you have your OCOT membership? If so, then you could be awarded $500 towards your education.
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Canadian Electrical Code Training in Alberta
Register today for one of these four sessions: June 28 — Red Deer; July 5 — Lethbridge; Sept. 7 — Edmonton; Sept. 14 — Calgary.
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Federal Government Invests $11M in Apprenticeship Training Pilot Project
The federal government is investing $11 million in the Flexibility and Innovation in Apprenticeship Technical Training pilot project.
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Convectair Hosts Second “Watchful Home” Meeting
Convectair, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance electric heating products installed in Quebec, hosted a second meeting of its “Watchful Home” community of interest.
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New WiRE-CHA Hydropower Woman of Distinction Award
The Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) Women of Distinction Awards recognize and celebrate professional women working in the energy sector who go above and beyond business-as-usual.
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Alectra Earns ClimateWise Sustainability Leadership Award
Alectra Utilities earned the award for having developed a comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) baseline across all nine facilities in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe Area.
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New 2018 Phoenix Contact Catalog
Please have your catalog order in BEFORE July 2nd.
For a Full Catalog Set (1 thru 6) refer to (P/N:1002656)
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EFC Announces the Launch of its New Brand Identity
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) announced the launch of its new brand identity last Wednesday at its annual conference in Vancouver, BC. This rebrand is part of EFC’s strategy to prepare the association for the future so that it remains in step with the changing dynamics of the Canadian electrical market.
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ECAO Accepting Applications for Its Scholarship Award Program
The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario’s scholarship program is open to children or wards of salaried employees of association member companies. Application deadline: July 20,2018.
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Webinar Recording: Enclosure Specification Best Practices for Lower Costs and Greater Utility
Gain insights on enclosures by listening to a pre-recorded webinar on differences between modular and unibody welded enclosures, and considerations for achieving better utility and lower overall cost of ownership when specifying an enclosure.
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Alectra Receives Environmental Stewardship Award for Rejuvenating Underground Cables
For the second consecutive year, Alectra Utilities has earned an environmental stewardship award from Novinium, a provider of electrical cable rejuvenation for electric utilities.
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UL Warns of Potential Hazard With LED Lamp and Magnetic Ballast Combinations
Installing double-ended direct replacement LED lamps in energized luminaires powered by magnetic 40 watt ballasts may pose a shock hazard, advises UL.
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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.
