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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
These five organizations from Canada’s electrical industry rank among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, a national competition to identify employers that offer exceptional workplaces for their employees: Enbridge Inc., General Electric Canada/GE, Manitoba Hydro, Siemens Canada Limited, and 3M Canada…
Last week Legrand North and Central America launched ELIOT, a groundbreaking IoT program that advances connectivity and intelligence in the built environment and enhances value in the use of connected products…
This recall involves Lithonia Lighting BLT series luminaires intended for use in indoor, commercial applications, such as office buildings, schools, and stores. The plastic lens on the luminaire can detach and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact…
E.B. Horsman & Son is opening a new location, its 22nd, in the Eastlake Industrial Park, located in Calgary SE. Facility preparations are now underway, with an opening scheduled for early 2017…
The Canada Green Building Council has released a zero carbon buildings framework for assessing highly energy efficient buildings that minimize greenhouse gas emissions. The framework is the first stage of a broader CaGBC Initiative to champion the move to lower-carbon commercial, institutional and high-rise residential buildings…
Construction is underway on an enhanced illumination project for both the Canadian Horseshoe and American Falls, reports the Niagara Falls Illumination Board…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
