Standard Announces New Lighting Specialist Frank Garcia Has Joined its Ontario Sales Team
STANDARD welcomes Frank Garcia who has joined Sales Team in Ontario as a Lighting Specialist.
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Convectair Introduces New Technology for Home Connectivity: Connectair
On October 2, Convectair officially launched Connectair, a new innovative product employing an open, evolving and secure ecosystem enabling the simple control of connected devices within households.
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Diverse Group of Electricity Stakeholders Soon to Make announcement on Future Energy Plans for Ontario
A diverse group of 19 major energy consumers, producers and distributors from across the province have taken the unprecedented step of coming together in support of an announcement on the future of energy planning in Ontario.
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Electra Meccanica Announces $4 Billion Order Book for SOLO and Tofino Models
With a growing demand for non-polluting, energy efficient vehicles, ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (OTCQB: ECCTF), a leading Canadian-based designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, announced today combined corporate and retail orders amounting to 120,880 of its SOLO models and 39,642 Tofino models, totalling $4.38 billion (CAD) in anticipated purchase price value.*
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The Invisible Injuries of Electrical Shock and Getting Patients ‘Back on Track’
It takes seconds for a bolt of electricity to course through your body and months, even years, to fully recover. “You can’t tell just by looking at a patient what some of the complex, life-altering effects of electrical injuries are,” says John Cho, Occupational Therapist and clinical coordinator for the outpatient Back on Track rehab program at St. John’s Rehab Hospital.
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ECAO Welcomes New Executive Director
Mark Lloyd and the Board of Directors of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) have announced that Graeme Aitken will be assuming the role of Executive Director on December 11, 2017.
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Hudson’s Hope, BC Goes Solar As Town Faces Site C’s Biggest Impacts
Solar-powered curling, anyone? Or what about solar-powered sewage treatment? Hudson’s Hope, the municipality that would be most affected by the Site C dam, is going solar with a blast.
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Wind Energy Bringing Economic Benefits in Saskatchewan
SARM – SASKPOWER’S plan to add 1,900 MW of wind energy to the province’s power grid by 2030 promises more than long-term opportunity for the wind energy industry. It will also bring significant economic and environmental benefits to the province and its residents. That is why it is critical that we all work together to get it right.
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Canadian Electricity Association Honours Industry Leaders in Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) has honoured industry leaders in sustainable development and corporate responsibility at an awards ceremony in Toronto.
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Fortis Inc. President and CEO Barry Perry on the Passing of Michael Mulcahy, President and CEO of FortisBC
It is with great sadness that Fortis acknowledges the passing of Michael Mulcahy, President and CEO of FortisBC.
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CaGBC Opens Zero Carbon Building Program Registration
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has opened public registration for Canada’s first Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Program, which provides third-party verification of compliance for zero carbon design and performance. This world-class Standard positions Canada as a global leader, offering designers and operators the opportunity to make carbon reduction the key indicator for building performance.
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Houle Electric Announces the Selection of New President
Houle Electric Limited, one of BC’s largest electrical contractors, is pleased to announce its new President, Paul Hill (pictured right) who will be starting at Houle on February 5th 2018. Paul will take over the role from current President of 20 years, Robert Lashin (pictured left-below) who will remain as company CEO and Chair of the firm’s board of directors going forward.
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Technical Safety BC Stresses Having Electricians Find the Root Cause of Electrical Trips
It seems harmless enough – a circuit breaker in your home trips. You calmly walk over to the electrical panel and reset it. But you may be putting yourself and your family at risk by not identifying the root cause of the problem; this is particularly important if you are finding that your circuit breakers are repeatedly tripping.
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Philips Lighting Shines a Light on Crime Prevention
York Regional Police has partnered with Philips Lighting and Crime Stoppers on a crime prevention campaign to help homeowners. York Regional Police will be distributing 15,000 Philips LED light bulbs to homeowners across York Region. The goal is to have homeowners replace worn-out exterior lights to increase visibility at night.
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ABB Optimizing Transformer Manufacturing Footprint to Drive Competitiveness
ABB has announced a strategic realignment of its global transformer manufacturing, engineering and service footprint to enhance competitiveness in a dynamic market environment marked by increasing competition and consolidation in the rail industry. The move is part of the ‘Power Up’ transformation program in ABB’s Power Grids division.
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Renewable Energy Jobs Bring New opportunities for Alberta Workers
Trades and careers in renewable energy, like wind and solar power, could play a part in easing Alberta’s employment crunch — providing jobs in the near future and for decades to come.
