Hydro One Promotes Judy McKellar to EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
In her new role, Judy McKellar will focus on driving cultural change at Hydro One in Health, Safety, Environment and People and Culture…
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Schneider Electric and BuiltSpace Partner on Integrated services for Building Operations and Maintenance
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…
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Cape Sharp Tidal Generates Canada’s First In-Stream Tidal Energy
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…
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This Solar-Powered Generator Could Power Your Light Tools On Site
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…
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Vancouver Approves EV Ecosystem Strategy
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…
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CEA Recognizes Sustainability Leaders at 125th Anniversary Celebration
“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…
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Federal Government Powering Up to 100% Renewable Electricity by 2025
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…
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E.B. Horsman & Son Hires Commercial Outside Sales Representative in Calgary
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…
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SaskPower Investing in the Wynyard-Wadena Area
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…
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Calling HR Leaders: Join a Roundtable Discussion with EHRC
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…
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Toronto Hydro Corporation Appoints David McFadden Board Chair
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…
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Utilities, Frontline Employees Recognized for Excellence in Health and Safety
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…
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Attend EHRC Awards of Excellence Luncheon on December 8
The Electricity Human Resources Canada 2016 Awards of Excellence Luncheon, taking place December 8 in Toronto, brings industry leaders and human resource professionals together for a unique opportunity to collaborate and learn with peers…
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Canada, BC Invest $90 Million in New SFU Energy Systems Engineering Building
The funding will support the construction of a new building for degree programs in energy systems and environmental engineering. The 15,000-square-metre building will allow the university to expand its research in the energy, hydrogen, electricity and liquefied natural gas sectors…
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BC’s Skilled Trades Gap Shrinks As More Youth Enter Trades
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) reports better than expected results for BC’s skilled workforce, in key figures recently released on the province’s industrial, commercial, and institutional construction sector…
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GE Canada’s Elyse Allan Recognized as Energy Person of the Year
The Canadian Energy Person of the Year award, issued by the Energy Council of Canada, recognizes significant contributions to the energy sector – in the industry, government and community contexts – and in advancing Canada’s role in world energy markets…
