Call for Nominations: EHRC 2017 Awards of Excellence
The 2017 EHRC Awards of Excellence celebrate extraordinary achievements and give national recognition to the champions of excellence who are making a positive and tangible impact on the workforce…
NB Power Testing “Smartflower” Solar Energy Device
The SmartFlower is more compact and attractive than traditional solar panels. The face of the flower follows the sun throughout the day, and the petals close after sunset or if it becomes too windy. It could generate enough energy to power a summer cottage.
Call for WiRE Volunteers: Regional Chapters and Academic Committee
Interested in contributing your skills to a dynamic team of passionate industry leaders? Become a WiRE volunteer…
Schneider Electric Acquires ASCO Power Technologies
The US$1.25 billion purchase will enhance its position in low voltage, says Schneider Electric. Asco has manufacturing facilities around the world, including a plant in Brantford, Ontario…
Hydro-Québec Offers Large-Scale Energy Options to Massachusetts
Hydro-Quebec has proposed three possible solutions to meet the energy needs of Massachusetts…
Distributed Energy Sources Can Reduce Cost of Electricity Up to 50%, Study Says
Dramatic changes are coming to the old power grid. As infrastructure ages and policy dictates a move away from fossil fuels, utilities and governments are looking at Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) as potential alternatives to continually building out a centralized grid…
Nova Scotia Power’s Annual Scholarship Program Supports Inspiring Future Leaders
Nova Scotia Power is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of its annual scholarship program…
Energy Council of Canada Seeks New President
Due to the upcoming retirement of the current President, the Energy Council of Canada has established a Search Committee to identify candidates for the role of President, effective January 1, 2018…
Apex Clean Energy to Operate Fourth IKEA Group Wind Farm
Apex Clean Energy has signed a multiyear contract to operate an IKEA Canada wind project, Oldman 2, located near Pincher Creek in Alberta
Justice of the Peace Levies Jail Time and $50,000 in Fines for Illegal Electrical Work
An Ontario contractor faces five days in jail and $50,000 in penalties for performing electrical work without an electrical contractor’s licence and failing to apply for an electrical inspection…
Power Survey Receives USD $24 Million Investment
The funding will be used to support company growth, including the recent acquisition of PSL, as well as geographic expansion and new product development…
NRCan Seeks Interest in Next-Gen Clean Energy Infrastructure Projects
Investing in next generation clean energy infrastructure and technologies will advance Canada’s efforts to build a clean economy, create jobs and help to reach climate change goals…
Nominations are Open for the WiRE Woman of the Year Award
Nominations for the Solar Power Woman of Distinction award will open in fall 2017, and the Wind Power Woman of Distinction Award will follow.
John Rossiter Appointed to the Board of Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority
John Rossiter has been appointed to the board of directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) by Tracy MacCharles, Minister of Government and Consumer Services.
Leclanché, eCAMION and SGEM to Build and Operate 34 EV Fast-Charging Stations Along Trans-Canada Highway
Partly funded by Natural Resources Canada, the charging stations will be installed in 34 locations covering 3,000 kilometres of the TransCanada Highway in Ontario and Manitoba…
Hydro One to Acquire Avista to Create Growing North American Utility Leader
Hydro One Limited and Avista Corporation have jointly announced a definitive merger agreement that brings together the two regulated utilities with over 230 years of collective operational experience.
