Phoenix Contact, BC’s Industry Training Authority, and Rittal Systems Ltd. are among the year’s “Best Workplaces in Canada,” an annual ranking compiled by the Great Place to Work Institute.
WiRE Women of Distinction Awards recognize and celebrate professional women working in the energy sector who go above and beyond business as usual…
To ensure master electricians have information about the latest code adopted in Alberta, they will be required to complete code update training for the 24th edition of the Canadian Electrical Code.
July 31 is the new deadline for scholarships from the Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC). This year, six $1500 scholarships are available to female students enrolling in trades programs, including powerline technician and construction/industrial electrician. The scholarships are for programs beginning in September 2018.
The Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training has appointed six new board members to the Industry Training Authority (ITA), two of which come from the province’s electrical industry.
This premier national awards program celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the most inspiring women entrepreneurs.
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.
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.
Now in its 11th year, Canada’s Greenest Employers recognizes employers that lead the country in creating a culture of environmental awareness.
The switch’s cable and screw terminal joint may relax creating a potential risk of heating and possible failure of the connection.
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.
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.
This achievement surpassed the previous record set in 2016 of 28% of electricity generated in the province coming from renewables.
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.
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.
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.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
