By 2020, there is projected to be 50 billion connected devices worldwide — a staggering trend that is showing no signs of slowing down, as the Internet of Things continues to infiltrate every sector of our economy. Responding to this technological shift, Legrand has introduced “Eliot,” a program for streamlining the connection of all devices…
To showcase the exceptional work of member-contractors, the National Electrical Contractors Association has launched the Project Excellence Award, a new award program that will recognize companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project…
Consultations are currently open on proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code. Among the proposals: requiring new homes and townhomes with garages to be constructed with a receptacle in the garage for charging an electric vehicle, and requiring newly-built commercial office buildings and workplaces to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure…
The province is proposing amendments to the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 following a review of the act that was submitted to the government in November 2015. However, tradespeople who are concerned the changes will erode scopes of practice and allow untrained, unskilled workers to do the work have already protested at the Ontario legislature…
The Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network has appointed Sundeep Chauhan from the Motion Picture Association – Canada as its new chair, serving a two-year term. Outgoing chair Terry Hunter (CSA Group) will remain on CACN’s Steering Committee as Vice-Chair…
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…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
