ENMAX Appoints 2 New Board Members
Eric Markell and Elise Rees have joined the Board of Directors for Calgary-based ENMAX. They bring a combined wealth of experience and knowledge from the electricity industry and financial profession…
EFC Honours Industry Leaders at “Vision 20/20” Conference
Last week over 480 people attended Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s 22nd annual conference in Halifax, NS. At the awards dinner, EFC presented the following awards…
Ontario Forest Fires Regulation Now Applies to Power Generation, Utilities
Given the recent forest fires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, and in northwestern Ontario, Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is drawing attention to a recent update of Ontario Regulation 207/96 Outdoor Fires…
Nexans Canada Hires Regional Manager for Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Rodney Olafsson has joined Nexans Canada as their new Regional Manager for Manitoba and Saskatchewan, effective May 16, 2016…
SaskPower to Invest $108 Million in Power Grid Updates
SaskPower will be updating parts of the Saskatchewan power grid to decrease the number of power outages. Aging infrastructure causes approximately 34% of unplanned outages in Saskatchewan…
Electrical Company and Client Fined After Ontario Worker Injured in Fall
Inadequate lockout/tagout led to an Ontario electrical worker sustaining serious injuries in a 22-foot fall. The company that employed the worker was fined $25,000; the client that hired the electrical company, $65,000…
BC Hydro Completes $94 Million Substation in Surrey
The substation will help meet electricity demand in Surrey that has increased by 28% over the past 10 years, and is expected to increase by another 35% over the next 10 years…
Global Renewable Energy Jobs Surge to 8.1 Million. Canada Ranks 11th
More people are working in the renewable energy industry than ever before due to more affordable clean energy and new policies, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)…
Philips Recalls Ceramic Discharge Metal Halide Lamps (CDM330)
The lamps are designed as energy efficient replacements for traditional 400W quartz metal halide lamps installed in magnetic ballasts. Philips has received two reports of lamps shattering, although no injuries have been reported…
ELP Marketing Now Representing Panduit in Atlantic Canada
Panduit’s alignment with ELP Marketing will help the community serve our customers with value and expertise, says Panduit.
Appleton Group Appoints New Head of Canadian Operations
Appleton Group has named Dane Dreher Vice President of Appleton Canada, where he will lead day-to-day operations, reporting directly to Appleton Group President Russ Kerstetter.
Thousands in Attendance as Moncton Hosts MEET
Mechanical and electrical companies from throughout Canada and the U.S. filled the Moncton Coliseum Complex on May 18 and 19 for MEET 2016 — the Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology Show…
NRC Creates Online Energy Efficiency Forum
Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency has launched a new forum for providing your input on how to address climate change and promote clean growth…
10th Quebec Wind Energy Conference to Celebrate Excellence
The TechnoCentre éolien’s 10th Quebec Wind Energy Conference, taking place June 13-15, will acknowledge organizations and individuals who have distinguished themselves within the Quebec wind sector over the past two years.
FOR-TREM to Represent Legrand Wattstopper
Legrand Canada has appointed FOR-TREM Inc. as Wattstopper’s new sales representative for Eastern Quebec running northeast of Trois Rivières Victoriaville.
BC Government Charging Up Electric Vehicles
To encourage more British Columbians to drive electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the province is providing funding from the Clean Energy Vehicle Program to expand and upgrade residential and public charging infrastructure…
