iLLUMA-Drive Appoints Magic Lite as Canadian Representative
Magic Lite has signed an exclusive representation agreement with iLLUMA-Drive for the Canadian market…
Lumenpulse’s Lumentalk Technology Named Controls Product of the Year
Lumentalk, Lumenpulse’s patented power line communication technology that uses existing AC mains as a bi-directional carrier for data, has won the 2016 LuxLive Middle East Award for Controls Product of the Year…
Federal Government to Issue RFP for High-Speed EV Charging Networks
There’s no time to lose in establishing a high-speed charging network for electric cars in Canada, says Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr in a CBC interview. “This is not something that government can do alone.”
Electro-Federation Canada Names Bob Shapiro 2016 Industry Recognition Award Recipient
Electro-Federation Canada presented its 2016 Industry Recognition Award to Bob Shapiro, President of Franklin Empire, during EFC’s Annual General Meeting on April 13…
Quebec’s Electric Circuit: 800 Charging Stations By Year’s End
The Electric Circuit, Quebec’s largest public charging network for electric vehicles, now offers over 615 charging stations in more than 140 municipalities across 16 regions. Almost 200 more are expected by the end of 2016.
Ontario Energy Minister Promotes 5-Point Energy Conservation Plan for Small Businesses
Ontario Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli focused on the province’s new five-point plan to help small businesses save money during a visit to Woodstock last week. The plan helps mitigate electricity rate increases for small businesses by offering enhanced conservation programs.
Toronto Hydro Helps Iconic Soup Maker Develop an Onsite CHP Plant
Toronto Hydro and Campbell Company of Canada have unveiled a hot new power project that produces 90,000 lb/hr of steam. Heat produced from the engine generates steam, which Campbell Canada uses to cook soup.
Yukon Adopts New Energy Efficient Building Standards
New energy efficiency standards now in effect bring energy-efficient home construction up to par with the rest of the country.
Renewable Energy Breaks Growth Record In 2015
The 2016 edition of the world’s most comprehensive, up-to-date and accessible figures on renewable energy capacity has just been released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Proposed Amendments to Energy Efficiency Regulations Affect Electrical Products
Three proposed amendments to regulations under the federal Energy Efficiency Act, expected to be published in Spring 2016, 2017 and 2018, will affect a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial electrical products.
BC Hydro Awards $470 Million Contract for Site C Turbines and Generators
BC Hydro has issued a $470 million contract for turbines and generators to Voith Hydro Inc. The contract is expected to create approximately 400 person-years of employment for electricians, millwrights, pipefitters, boilermakers, and other trades.
Techspan Names New Regional Sales Manager for Kitchener/Waterloo and Southwestern Ontario
Techspan Industries Electrical Division has appointed John Brooks to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Kitchener/Waterloo and Southwestern Ontario Region, effective April 4…
Hydro One To Invest $20 Million in Muskoka and Parry Sound
Hydro One’s $20 million investment this year in the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound will improve reliability and reduce tree-related outages. Trees represent the single largest cause of power outages in this densely wooded area…
Point Lepreau Maintenance Involves 100’s of Contractors
NB Power’s Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station will be offline for approximately seven weeks for regularly scheduled maintenance. The work will involve 600 contractors and tradespeople in 13,000 planned technical maintenance activities…
Ontario Technological Skills Competition Moves to Toronto for 2017
Canada’s largest skilled trades and technology competition will move to the Toronto Congress Centre in 2017. The competition features 67 contest sites, 44 elementary challenges and workshops, a career exploration showcase, 2,200 competitors, and 20,000 spectators…
On April 20 Join Standard in Supporting Habitat for Humanity Canada
A portion of any purchase you make from Standard on April 20 will be donated to Habitat for Humanity Canada, helping to provide more affordable housing for low income, hard-working families…
