The EnOcean Alliance has significantly expanded and strengthened its program in building automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) with IBM supporting the EnOcean Alliance as a promoter member…
Horizon Utilities stood out as a result of its strong commitment to the long-term development of its employees through education, training, dedication to employee well-being, progressive and forward-thinking programs, and its community engagement…
The federal and BC governments will provide more than $5 million in funding for the construction of a new 1,250 square-metre (13,450 square-foot) Trades Training Centre at Okanagan College’s Vernon campus…
BC’S electric vehicle charging network has reached a significant milestone with the completion of a BC Hydro pilot project to install 30 direct current fast charging stations throughout the province. Construction of the last station, located in Vernon, was completed this month…
In her new role, Judy McKellar will focus on driving cultural change at Hydro One in Health, Safety, Environment and People and Culture…
Schneider Electric has partnered with Vancouver-based BuiltSpace Technologies Corp. to build an integrated platform that offers visibility and transparency into real-time operational conditions, service interventions and maintenance costs across multi-site building portfolios…
Nova Scotia homes and businesses are now powered by North America’s first in-stream tidal turbine. Cape Sharp Tidal, a partnership between Emera and OpenHydro/DCNS, deployed a 2MW open-centre turbine last month at the Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE) test site near Parrsboro, NS…
An Alberta inventor has come up with a lightweight modular solar-powered generator that provides up to 1.2 kWh of electricity and, she hopes, will make the world a greener place…
Vancouver City Council has approved an electric vehicle ecosystem strategy, which builds on a foundation the city has built over the past 10 years to support electric vehicles through infrastructure deployment and other complementary policies…
“The winners of this year’s awards yet again epitomize the pinnacle of the electricity sector’s commitment to mainstreaming sustainability, innovation, collaboration and strategic partnerships,” said Canadian Electricity Association President and CEO Sergio Marchi at its 125th anniversary celebration in Toronto, Ontario…
By 2025, says the federal government, 100% of electricity used in its buildings and operations will be from renewable energy sources. This target is in support of a goal to reduce the government’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40% as early as 2025…
Bill Wright has joined E.B. Horsman & Son as a Calgary Commercial Outside Sales representative. He has spent the majority of his sales career focusing on design build, P3 projects as well as lighting and distribution projects across Canada…
This year, SaskPower has been working on projects worth $13 million in the Wynyard-Wadena area to keep up with growing demand, meet environmental commitments and renew an aging power grid. Work is underway to construct a new $3.3 million Wadena substation. Work has also begun on a $5 million project to expand SaskPower’s Bankend station…
Electricity Human Resources Canada is hosting an industry roundtable on December 8 to discuss ways to improve employment access and support for people with disabilities who work (or wish to work) in the Canadian electricity industry. If you’re an HR professional and would like more information, or are interested in participating, contact…
Effective December 11, David McFadden assumes the position of Chair of the Board. McFadden has been a member of the Toronto Hydro board since 2015 and is currently Vice-Chair…
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) announced the winners of the 2016 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awards and Lifesaving Awards at its recent 125th anniversary celebration in Toronto, Ontario…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
