What is behind the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) that actually helps industrial organizations drive profitability? It’s a combination of hardware digitization, software and analytics. This capability is a major boon to industry as it brings efficiency and productivity gain potentials to new levels.
The energy storage technology landscape in the Southeast of the United States continues to build momentum and forge a path for continued growth of the energy storage markets, policy and technology. While the Southeastern United States has not typically been a first adopter of energy storage, it is positioned to be an extremely successful close follower by studying projects that have occurred elsewhere in the U.S. and internationally.
The ESA will be holding the 2017 Annual Meeting and Ontario Electrical Safety Awards on September 28, 2017.
The IBEW has begun taking applications for the 2017 RJW National Bursary. Eighty-eight (88) one thousand dollar ($1000) bursaries will be awarded to supplement the cost of post-secondary education for the children of union members whose local union has a GPMA or NMA agreement within its jurisdiction.
Women looking to enter or continue their education and training in the Electrical Trades will now be able to apply for funding to help cover the cost of tuition and books thanks to Mott Electric GP.
Hydro One Limited and Avista Corporation have filed Applications requesting regulatory approval of the proposed merger of the two companies that was announced on July 19, 2017.
Engineers have been called to inspect some solar panels that collapsed on the roof of a residential building in Toronto’s east end.
Power management company Eaton has announced that it is joining the Smart Cities Council (SCC) as a North American Associate Partner as part of the company’s effort to simplify the path for deploying connected solutions in communities.
Tesla Inc. is adding nearly 100 new Canadian stops to its growing network of charging stations—a major expansion that will more than quadruple the number of Superchargers in Canada and convert its patchy current charging network into a coast-to-coast system.
CanWEA will host their annual conference from Oct 3-5 at Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, QC.
Green Energy Doors Open is an energy education communications campaign and annual showcase of individual, community and commercial sustainable energy projects organized and spearheaded by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association. The initiative aims to showcase advancements in the sector, demonstrating that Ontario is already on the path to building a 100% clean, sustainable energy system.
Health & Safety week will take place from September 18th to the 22nd. Every year, Lumen organizes this event to raise awareness about the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace. They offer training sessions, product presentations and meetings with suppliers at our branches throughout the week.
Almost $1.15 million will be invested to restore a popular tourist attraction and gathering place in St. Stephen. “Tourism is a key part of your government’s economic vision,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “The investment in the St. Stephen wharf restoration project will help increase tourism in St. Stephen and Charlotte County.”
The Government of Canada has demonstrated leadership in propelling Canada’s transformation to a low-carbon economy. Innovative government policies, like labelling building energy performance, developing retrofit codes, and offering low-cost financing for retrofits, will be effective in moving the sector forward.
Houle Electric has installed a 200 square inch monitor at the Northern Lights College, by far the largest to be deployed within a BC school. This upgrade not only includes the monitor display, but also a video conference system that will help students interact with teachers all throughout the province.
Both the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) said they are investigating after a fire broke out at Canadian Natural Resources’ (CNRL) Horizon oilsands site north of Fort McMurray, Alta.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
