LumiGroup VP Lucy Coish Nominated for RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award
This premier national awards program celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the most inspiring women entrepreneurs.
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New National Organization a Voice for an Energy Efficient Economy
May 3 marked the launch date of Efficiency Canada, a brand new organization built on two decades of work by the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA), which had a long track record in advancing energy efficient solutions.
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Emerson Cable Supports Help Canadian Electricians Meet CEC Code Requirements in Vertical Raceways
Heavy cables installed in long vertical raceways impose excessive strain on electrical terminations, and can often lead to disconnections with the potential for equipment damage, injuries and power outages. For that reason, the Canadian Electric Code (CEC) calls out specific installation methods for long vertical runs in Rule 12-120 that requires cable supports at the top of a raceway and often with intermediate supports installed at specified intervals.
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Electrical Industry Members Among Canada’s Greenest Employers
Now in its 11th year, Canada’s Greenest Employers recognizes employers that lead the country in creating a culture of environmental awareness.
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Kohler Co. Recalls Automatic Transfer Switch
The switch’s cable and screw terminal joint may relax creating a potential risk of heating and possible failure of the connection.
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Nyx Hemera Technologies’ LPC 480 Achieves UL 916 Certification
Nyx Hemera Technologies’ Local Product Controller (LPC 480) has been certified to apply the UL mark, as per UL 916 – Standard for Energy Management Equipment.
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Wataynikaneyap Power Line Receives $1.6 billion in Federal Funding
The project will connect 17 remote First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario to the main electricity grid through the construction of 1,800 kilometres of transmission lines. The communities currently rely on diesel-powered electricity generators.
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Nova Scotia Power Reaches 29% Renewables in 2017
This achievement surpassed the previous record set in 2016 of 28% of electricity generated in the province coming from renewables.
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Ontario College of Trades Ramps Up Compliance and Enforcement Efforts
The Ontario College of Trades is enhancing its efforts to protect the public and its members through strategic compliance and enforcement inspections in the construction sector, coinciding with increased building and renovation activity during the spring and summer months.
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Hydro Ottawa and FLO to Pilot Residential Charging Stations
Hydro Ottawa is partnering with FLO, Canada’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network provider, to pilot 100 Level Two charging stations with residential customers in Ottawa.
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Technical Safety BC Hosting 3 Guest Speaker Events in May
In these 2-hour talks, learn about the National Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program, installation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure, and solar photovoltaic systems.
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E.B. Horsman & Son a Finalist for 2018 Best Website Redesign
The eTail Canada Website Redesign of the Year award goes to the eCommerce site that has improved dramatically with a recent redesign.
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BC Hydro Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
Through scholarships, BC Hydro is looking to build the next generation of electricians, engineers, and many other key roles who will help deliver clean energy for generations.
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Four Electrical Industry Members Receive Alberta Apprenticeship Awards
An electrical instructor and four electrical apprentices were among more than 70 recipients of a 2018 Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Award.
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Speakers Sought for Supporting Women in Trades Conference
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum — Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage is inviting members of the apprenticeship community to share innovative approaches at its inaugural Supporting Women in Trades conference, November 6-7, 2018 in Halifax, NS. Deadline for submissions: April 30.
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E.B. Horsman & Son Sponsors BCIT Student Innovation Challenge and Students
The BCIT Student Innovation Challenge is an annual competition allowing British Columbia Institute of Technology students to launch entrepreneurial ideas, inventions, or applied research projects. E.B. Horsman and Son is “Visionary” sponsor of the challenge.
