CSA Group Makes Standards Appointments
Among several leadership team appointments, Mary Cianchetti has been promoted to President of Standards and Karim Nazarali has been promoted to Vice President, Electrical and Gas Product Standards…
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Rittal Systems Ltd. Certified As a Great Workplace
Rittal Systems Ltd. has been certified as a “Great Workplace” after an independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Canada. This certification is based on direct, anonymous feedback from employees…
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Hydro Ottawa Recognized for Setting the Standard in Green Power
Hydro Ottawa was recently recognized at the Ontario Energy Association Excellence Awards as Company of the Year for its industry-leading best practices, including its growing green energy generation portfolio…
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Toronto Hydro Wins ESA Safety Award
Toronto Hydro has earned an Ontario Electrical Safety Award from the Electrical Safety Authority in the Powerline Safety category, in recognition of a media event that demonstrated the safe way to react if powerlines land on your vehicle…
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NEMA Revises Guide to Motors and Generators, NEMA MG 1-2016
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has revised NEMA MG 1-2016 Motors and Generators, which contains practical information on performance, efficiency, safety, testing, construction, and the manufacture of AC and DC motors and generators…
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Save the Dates for T&B Fall Seminars in Sarnia, Sudbury, Winnipeg and Saskatoon
Thomas & Betts is sponsoring an electrical engineering showcase, providing a unique opportunity to learn more about the complete range of Thomas & Betts electrical solutions as well as ABB low voltage control and variable speed drive products…
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EFC Scholarship Program Sets Record Awarding $136,000/53 Scholarships
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) and its members have awarded Canadian university and college students $136,000 across 53 scholarships. This initiative has supported students with over $1 million in funding since 1994…
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Cadet Manufacturing Sold to Ireland-Based Glen Dimplex Group
Canadian heating products company Cadet Manufacturing, founded in 1957, will be acquired by Glen Dimplex Group, the world’s largest electrical heating manufacturer. Both are privately held companies managed by their founding families…
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Hydro One Establishes Farm Rapid Response Team
Hydro One’s Farm Rapid Response Team is ready to help farming customers identify, assess and mitigate on-farm electrical issues. This approach provides Hydro One’s 13,000 farming customers in Ontario with a single point of contact to manage their concerns…
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BC Invests $210,000 in Trades Training for Power Line Technicians
The BC government plans to invest $210,000 for skills training in high-priority trades seats at BC Hydro. The investment will create 224 more seats in the power line technician program through to March 31, 2017…
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Alberta to Support 5,000 MW of Additional Renewable Energy Capacity
To achieve its goal of having 30% of electricity used in Alberta come from wind, hydro and solar sources by 2030, the province expects to support 5,000 megawatts of additional capacity at a cost of $10.5 billion or more…
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Enercon And Hydro-Québec Enter into New Partnership
Hydro-Québec’s research institute (IREQ) and Enercon Canada Inc. have initiated a new R&D partnership agreement that aims to advance understanding of the impact on grids of new electronic wind turbine control systems…
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Suderman Electrical Estimating Course Available Across Canada
Suderman Estimating is running a series of course across Canada that will take you right from the start of an estimate to the final bid price…
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New Vice Chair Named to Alberta Safety Codes Council
At a recent Alberta Safety Codes Council meeting, Eaton’s Scott Basinger was appointed Vice Chair (North) for the Safety Codes Council, Electrical Sub-Council…
