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.
EHRC’s Connected Women Mentorship Program Goes Live
Electricity Human Resources Canada, with the support of Status of Women Canada and industry partners, has launched a national mentorship program designed for women either already working in technical and/or trades occupations in the electricity sector, or are studying to enter the industry…
Become a Member of BCSA’s Electrical Technology Advisory Committee
The BC Safety Authority (BCSA) is currently recruiting members for its Electrical Technology Advisory Committee.
Power Survey Acquires Power Standards Lab
Power Survey and Equipment Ltd., a manufacturer of power quality systems, has acquired California-based Power Standards Lab Inc., with its global expertise in power quality, energy monitoring, and data analysis.
Aboriginal Youth Complete BC Electrician Training Pilot Program
Fourteen Aboriginal students have graduated from a BC pilot program that provides entry-level electrical training, reports SkillPlan, a provider of workforce development programs.
2016 Annual Review of Red Seal Program Now Available
The 2016 Annual Review of the Red Seal Program has now been shared by the CCDA…
Design Solutions International Recalls Comotti 3- and 4-Light Mirror Tinted Glass Vanities
The light shades can be overtightened which can cause them to detach and fall, posing a laceration and burn hazard…
CECA U of T Student Chapter Helps Homeless Centre
A student-driven energy-efficient retrofit of the Good Shepherd Centre in Toronto has helped the homeless facility cut its electricity costs by 40%…
EDIST 2018 Call for Papers
The EDIST Conference and Exhibition Advisory Committee invites prospective speakers to share expertise, gain visibility and network by submitting a technical presentation for consideration…
New Brampton, Ontario Health Facility’s Energy-Efficient Design Pays Off
Alectra Utilities’ collaboration with William Osler Health System in the design of its new facility has resulted in energy savings of 3,233,587 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year and electrical demand savings of 856 kilowatts…
OPG Partners with Spark Centre on Start-up Pitch Competition
Ontario Power Generation and the Spark Commercialization and Innovation Centre have established a new category in Spark’s annual Ignite pitch competition: inspection technology…
