ABB recently achieved a major milestone with the successful testing of the Maritime Link, enabling Emera to exchange electricity between the Island of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia for the first time in history.
Energy efficiency is hard to see, but we feel the benefits in our homes, neighbourhoods, environment, economy and wallets. A clean energy future includes federal investments in innovation to drive economic growth, reduce environmental impacts and create new, clean technology jobs for Canadians.
Bridgeport Fittings’ new website makes it far easier for contractors to search for, locate and order the right product solutions for their individual projects. Among the new website changes where customers will see a big difference are Bridgeport’s updated Project Submittal Tool, Product Cross Reference Tool, and Resource Center. Bridgeport is represented in Canada by NESCO.
Danfoss, the pioneer of oil-free, magnetic bearing, variable speed technology, was recognized with the prestigious Product of the Year award during the 2018 AHR Expo for its Danfoss Turbocor® TTH/TGH high-lift compressors.
Manufacturers across North America continue to adopt robotics and automation at a record pace across multiple industries and applications. “Our customers in the prepared foods, consumer products, oil and gas, and machining market segments are looking to apply robotics, but are often new to robotic applications,” said Nelson Leite, Director of Sales and Marketing for JMP’s Automation Division.
The Supervisory Board of LEDVANCE GmbH (LEDVANCE) has appointed Jacob C. Tarn, Ph.D., a well-known LED Lighting industry veteran, as the new Chairman of the Management Board and new CEO of LEDVANCE. Assuming his position on February 1, 2018, Dr. Tarn will focus on accelerating the company’s transformation from a traditional lamps manufacturer to an industry-leading, innovation-driven full LED lighting company.
The Electrical Joint Training Committee has named Phil Davis to provide executive leadership for the organization as Managing Director.
Phil assumes his new position on January 22, 2018. He succeeds Andy Cleven, who has served as Training Director at the EJTC since 2004. Andy will remain as Training Director Emeritus with responsibility for special projects until his retirement date of June 29, 2018.
Wind energy projects in Québec (1,900 megawatts) and the Maritime provinces (1,200 megawatts) have participated in this competitive process by offering competitive and innovative solutions, in collaboration with other technologies and transmission projects.
Elemental Energy Inc. (“Elemental”) announced the completion of the 17 megawatt (“MW”) Brooks Solar project located in Newell County, Alberta. The project has achieved commercial operation and is now feeding renewable energy into the Alberta grid.
News about record-low costs tops the 2017 year-end review of wind energy in Canada. In December, a competitive electricity-supply auction in Alberta yielded the lowest-ever price paid for wind energy in Canada (weighted average of $37 / MWh) and also made wind energy the lowest-cost option for new electricity generation in the country.
Massachusetts utilities announced today that they have selected a Hydro-Québec proposal to supply a large quantity — 9.45 TWh — of firm clean energy, which will help the state enhance reliability and contribute to its greenhouse gas reduction requirements.
One of Canada’s leading research post-secondary institutions, the University of Alberta, is receiving combined investments of almost $3.3 million towards three projects that support the development and commercialization of clean technologies and products.
BCEA is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year on February 21, 2018. Join BCEA for an evening filled with a silent auction, a 50/50 draw and a fun game. Proceeds to benefit the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and the BCEA Scholarship and Bursary Foundation.
As head of HR for Canada, Darryl Castellano reports directly to Kim Windrow and will work closely with Nelson Squires, VP and GM of the Canadian business.
As part of an organizational alignment toward future growth, Service Wire Co. has named Charles F. Oldaker, Jr. Senior Vice President and Alex Peach Corporate Controller.
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, is pursuing its commitment to help reduce energy poverty and provide universal access to environmentally friendly energy, by entering into a partnership with Sustainable Energy) for All (SEforALL, a global non-profit organization.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
