Staying Energy Efficient in the Home
A recent BC Hydro survey found that vampire power is on the rise, and most British Columbians own electronics and appliances that are sucking up unnecessary amounts of power.
Gaining Access to Ontario’s Energy Relief Programs
The Province of Ontario has announced the launch of the Affordability Fund. This is a program designed to provide customers who do not qualify for low-income conservation programs the ability to access energy efficient home improvements.
Stephen Welby Named IEEE Executive Director
Stephen Welby has been hired as IEEE’s next executive director and chief operating officer. Starting on 2 January, he will work from IEEE’s office in Piscataway, N.J., succeeding E. James “Jim” Prendergast, who is set to retire.
Schneider Electric Announces New Canadian President
Schneider Electric has announced that Susan Uthayakumar will become Country President, Canada on January 1, 2018, reporting to Annette Clayton, CEO and President, North America, and Chief Supply Chain Officer.
Lysandra Naom Wins RAB Design Lighting Award of Excellence for 2017
Lysandra Naom has been awarded the RAB Design Lighting Inc., Award of Excellence for the 2017 Electro-Federation Canada Scholarship program.
EFC Invests in Canadian Students
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) and its members are proud to support Canadian university and college students reach their academic goals providing $154,000 across 57 scholarships. This initiative has supported students with over $1 million in funding since the program started in 1994.
Eaton Receives NECA ShowStopper Award for Its Distributed LV Power System
Eaton’s distributed low-voltage power system was one of the winners of a ShowStopper Award at the National Electrical Contractors Association conference in Seattle earlier this month. Other winners include…
Electrimat Wins Performance Award as AD Member with Strongest Growth in Canada
The Affiliated Distributors (AD) gala on September 28 brought together over 1,000 AD member companies from across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. The award for member with the strongest growth in Canada was given to Electrimat—a company specialized in the sale of lighting and electrical material.
Philips Lighting Names New Customer Satisfaction Manager for Canada
Philips Lighting has announced that Gaurhav Arora has joined its team as the Customer Satisfaction Manager for Canada. Gaurhav brings more than 15 years of senior-level experience and joins Philips from Canadian Tire Corporation.
Concrete Solutions to Reduce Fossil Fuel Consumption for Electricity Generation
In the context of the energy transition currently unfolding where reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become a top priority for society, the TechnoCentre éolien (TCE) will organize a Technical Workshop entitled Integrating Renewable Energy in Remote Microgrids, which will take place on November 1 at Montréal’s Centre for Sustainable Development.
Ottawa Continues to Advance Inter-Provincial Hydro Ties as Price for Other Renewables Continues to Drop
The federal government is still interested in building up more inter-provincial hydroelectric transmission, even as the cost of solar and wind energy continues to drop.
Alberta PowerLine Closes $1.4 Billion Financing
ATCO announced that Alberta PowerLine, a partnership owned 80 per cent by Canadian Utilities Limited, an ATCO company, and 20 per cent by Quanta Services, Inc., has closed the issuance of an aggregate of $1,384,678,000 of bonds with maturities ranging from June 2032 to March 2054. This represents the largest public-private partnership financing ever completed in Canada.
Nova Scotia Power To Connect Customers to Energy Use Through Smart Meter Technology
Nova Scotia Power plans to put the power in our customers’ hands by introducing smart meters for all residents and businesses, providing them with more access to information about how and when they use energy. The company applied to its regulator, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, today for approval of the $133 million dollar project which would see the first smart meters rolled out in 2019.
British Columbia to Decide on Wind vs. Hydro Dam Investment
As British Columbia’s New Democratic Party (NDP) government decides whether or not BC Hydro should continue building its multibillion-dollar Site C dam on the Peace River, a recently released study shows new wind energy development is a cost-competitive alternative to the project.
Solar Power Proponents Push SaskPower to Embrace Solar Potential
Solar producers say the future is bright in the land of living skies, if only Saskatchewan’s government-owned electrical utility would take greater advantage of the opportunity.
NL Hydro Says Transmission Line On Schedule Despite Deadly Tower Collapse
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says a new transmission line from Bay d’Espoir to the Avalon Peninsula will be completed as expected in December, despite a tower collapse that resulted in the death of two linemen and an extended work stoppage.
