TransAlta retrofits Wind Turbines in Ontario to Perform Condition Monitoring
TransAlta is retrofitting 133 wind turbines at the Melancthon wind farm in Ontario with integrated condition monitoring systems (CMS).
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New President Announced for AD Canada’s Electrical Supply Division
AD has appointed Dan Drazilov as incoming President of AD Canada’s Electrical Supply Division, effective September 18th 2017.
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Government of Canada Funds Power Line to Pikangikum First Nation in Northwestern Ontario
Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, announced up to $60.2 million in funding for Wataynikaneyap Power to build a 117-kilometre power line with associated infrastructure from Red Lake into the local distribution system at Pikangikum First Nation.
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Marigold Cultural Centre Gets Government Funding for Lighting Upgrades
The Government of Canada is providing funding to the amount of $59,602 to the Cobequid Arts Council for lighting upgrades and new series programming at the Marigold Cultural Centre.
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ACCEO and Sonepar Canada Partner to Provide Line Estimation Software for Electricians and Building Services Contractors
ACCEO Solutions Inc. (ACCEO) and Sonepar Canada, are partnering to better serve electricians and builders across Canada. The integration of Sonepar Canada member company products into the ACCEO Estimation software (formerly Expert Estimator) comprises significant benefits for contractors
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Skilled Employment Energy Stream Program to Provide Training to Indigenous People in Ontario
Bob Nault, Member of Parliament for Kenora, on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, has announced funding to help Indigenous people in Ontario get the skills and work experience they need to find and keep good jobs.
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Tesla and General Electric To Install Solar Panels In 50 Home Depot Stores
Tesla Inc. is teaming up with General Electric to install solar systems and panels in 50 Home Depot Inc. stores. The solar rooftops that the two companies will install should generate enough electricity to reduce the store’s reliance on local grids by a third.
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Solar-Powered Pedestrian Cross Walk Lights Tested in Regina
Regina is trying out new pedestrian crossing lights in a bid to make crossing the street safer in the Queen City.
Three new pedestrian-activated LED solar-powered flashing beacons will be installed at different intersections in the city to help warn drivers about a pedestrians presence.
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New Energy Star for Industry Program
Improving energy efficiency contributes first-hand to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improving industrial competitiveness and increasing profitability, and is an important part of Canada’s national approach to address climate change.
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New Hammond Power Solutions West Regional Sales Manager
Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has appointed Rick Fassbinder as the new HPS West Regional Sales Manager.
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Siemens Canada Appoints Faisal Kazi as President & CEO
Siemens Canada has appointed Faisal Kazi as President & CEO of Siemens Canada Limited, effective September 1, 2017
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Danatec Educational Services Ltd. Acquires ESPS Electrical Safety Program Solutions Inc.
This acquisition builds on Danatec’s 30+ year history of delivering regulated safety and compliance training across Canada.
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Nova Scotia Power Investing in Future Generation with Lequille Hydro Plant Upgrades
This year, Nova Scotia Power is investing nearly $4 million dollars to ensure the hydro facility’s reliability, safety and efficiency.
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Rising Cost Estimates Prompt Ontario to Rethink Private-Sector Power Project
The latest price tag evidently raised eyebrows around Queen’s Park, as Ontario Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault wrote an Aug. 4 letter calling on the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), which manages the province’s power grid, to update its “need assessment” for the project.
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SaskPower Requests Rate Increase
In order to continue to keep up with the challenge of growing electricity demand, environmental commitments and the need to invest in an aging electrical system, SaskPower has submitted an application for a rate increase of five per cent, effective March 1, 2018.
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Residential LED Street Light Upgrades Begin in Hamilton, Ontario
About 27,000 high-pressure sodium cobra head street lights lining residential communities will be upgraded to energy and cost efficient light-emitting diode (LED) lights over the coming three years.
