ECAO Issues 2017 DJB Wright Award
John Wright is this year’s recipient of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario Douglas J.B. Wright Award, for years of exemplary leadership and dedication to the electrical industry.
CanWEA in Montreal — A Real Success
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)’s highly successful 33rd annual conference and exhibition in Montreal, Quebec attracted 1,400 registrants and hosted approximately 120 exhibitors…
BCIT and Okanagan College to Help Deliver Lighting Controls Training to Electricians
BC electricians will have access to advanced lighting controls training at two BC schools as early as January 2018.
Convectair Launches a Solution for the Growing Market of Connected Devices
On October 2, in response to the growing IoT market, Convectair launched a solution for the era of connected devices.
Ontario Energy Association Names Oakville Enterprises Corporation Company of the Year
On September 25, 2017, the Ontario Energy Association presented its the Company of the Year award to Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC).
AD Launches Disaster Relief Foundation
Through the AD Disaster Relief Foundation, the AD community has geared up to support one another’s people when natural or man-made disasters strike.
3 WiRE Networking Meet-ups This Month
Women working in or wanting to learn more about working in the renewable energy sector are invited to attend three sessions this month.
Days Remain to Participate in EHRC’s 2017-2022 Labour Market Study
This ongoing study provides industry with information on the most up-to-date issues and statistics affecting the electricity sector and the subsequent implications for the demand-supply gap. Deadline for participating: 12:00 P.M. MST, June 15, 2018.
Craig Heizer Joins Britech’s Specifications and Special Projects Team
Britech Corp. is pleased to announce the addition of Craig Heizer to their specifications and special projects team. Craig is a veteran of 28 years in the heating cable industry, during which time he has held positions in sales, marketing and product management while at Thermon, Accutron, Raychem, Tyco Thermal Controls and most recently with…
TransAlta Renewables Announces $260 Million Financing of New Brunswick Wind Assets
TransAlta Renewables Inc. has announced that its indirect majority-owned subsidiary, Kent Hills Wind LP (the “Issuer”), priced an approximately $260 million bond offering, by way of a private placement, which will be secured by, among other things, a first ranking charge over all assets of the Issuer (the “Financing”). The bonds will be amortizing and will bear interest from their date of issue at a rate of 4.454%, payable quarterly and maturing on November 30, 2033.
Mircom Technologies Ltd Joins BACnet International
Mircom Technologies Ltd. has joined the BACnet International association. Founded in 1991, Mircom is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of Intelligent Building Solutions. It’s vision is to make buildings worldwide safer, smarter, and more livable. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, Mircom’s portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.
Dynamysk Automation Achieves PROFIT Ranking for Seventh Year
Canadian Business and PROFIT has listed Dynamysk Automation Ltd. once again in its 29th annual PROFIT 500 rankings, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies ranked by revenue growth. Published in the October issue of Maclean’s magazine and at CanadianBusiness.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by five-year revenue growth and profiles some of Canada’s most successful growth companies.
Alberta Renewable Electricity Program Enters Request for Proposal Stage
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has invited national and international companies to participate in the final stage of the Renewable Electricity Program competition. A total of 29 projects qualified to advance to the request for proposals stage, representing approximately 10 times the number of megawatts targeted for the first round
New Study Shows Economic Potential of Alberta’s Wind Energy Sector
The Renewable Energy Program (REP) has positioned Alberta to be Canada’s largest market for new wind energy investment for the next decade. The REP ensures this by providing contracts for 5,000 MW of new renewable energy capacity, in order to reach the Alberta government’s goal of 30 per cent of electricity coming from renewable sources by 2030.
Electric Boats May be the Answer to Waterway Issue
Electric fishing boats could be the answer to opening up the Welland Recreational Canal in St. Catherines Ontario to another user group, says David McLeod. “We have a user group asking to fish on the water,” the Ward 2 councillor said at a Tuesday night meeting during discussion on a Go Quiet bylaw report.
110 Kids Injured by Electricity Each Year in Ontario
On average, more than 110 kids under 15 end up in the emergency department each year in Ontario because of an electrical injury. More than half of those hurt are under age five. Research has shown that even mild shocks can have long-term after effects. Today, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) launched a new initiative to help Ontario parents prevent shocks at home.
