A unified electricity grid that distributes hydro across western Canada may be the cheapest way for Alberta and Saskatchewan to add emission free electricity, a report from the Canada West Foundation concludes. Furthermore, the federal government should invest in interprovincial transmission lines to reduce Canada’s total emissions…
In support of the many families and businesses whose lives were devastatingly impacted by the recent fires that swept through Northern Alberta, Eaton and its employees in Canada donated close to $50,000 to the Canadian Red Cross towards the Fort McMurray relief fund…
Jonathan Clarke, a member of the Thomas & Betts Alberta industrial sales force since 2014, has been promoted to the position of Industrial Sales Manager, Alberta Region…
Sylvania recently celebrated LEDVANCE, its new brand and product line, with an industry launch party. Born of out of the OSRAM brand, LEDVANCE looks to bring a new modern edge to the company…
AddÉnergie Launches FLO, Canada’s Largest and Most Reliable Electric Vehicle Charging Network PHOTO: EIN-28-CS-AddÉnergie-400.jpg AddÉnergie has launched its cross-Canada FLO network, allowing EV drivers to recharge their vehicles wherever they are — at home, at work, or on the go. The company has also introduced FLO Home, a new service for residential charging…
Texcan, a division of Sonepar Canada, has implemented a new digital platform that pushes digitalization to the forefront of the Texcan business, says Texcan Marketing Manager Crissy Ram. “The platform was created with customer experience as a top priority and designed using the latest technology…”
In celebration of National Aboriginal Day, Hydro One has recognized 10 outstanding students selected for the Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship. Two scholarship winners are enrolled in programs related to the electrical industry…
Emerging Leaders for Solar Energy (ELSE) has launched its first mentoring program, designed to connect young professionals with established leaders in the solar and renewable energy industry…
A furnace and air conditioning contractor operating in the Guelph, ON area, has been convicted on charges relating to conducting electrical work without an electrical contractor’s licence and failing to take out the proper electrical permit…
BC Hydro’s new $28.5 million South Wellington substation will serve the Nanaimo and Ladysmith areas. The new $32 million Buckley Bay substation will serve the growing needs of the Comox Valley. Both projects created economic opportunities for local businesses and jobs for Island workers…
PowerStream, in partnership with the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), has officially launched a utility-scaled microgrid, which has the capacity to provide several hours of backup power supply for 400 customers in Penetanguishene, ON…
This recall involves 3M vented hard hats sold online under the 3M, 3M Tekk Protection and AOSafety brands. Online, the hardhats were marketed as protecting against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, which poses a shock hazard to users. No injuries have been reported…
On June 15, Convectair, a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance electric heaters based in Quebec, officially opened its new Centre for Expertise and Training, focusing on the optimization and development of cutting-edge energy conservation technologies. Convectair’s Centre for Expertise and Training acts as a liaison between the housing and heating industries…
Businesses across Ontario may qualify for up to $1,500 in free energy-efficient lighting and equipment upgrades. Eligible businesses will receive a free onsite lighting assessment, up to $2,000 in incentives towards eligible energy efficient lighting upgrades, and a turn-key lighting installation by a licensed contractor…
This recall expansion involves Southwire non-contact voltage detectors with model numbers 40110N and 40120N, sold as part of the Multimeter kit. The recalled voltage detectors are designed to alert users to the presence of electric current running through electrical wires…
Continuous growth of the Kelowna branch has prompted a move to a larger facility, now open. The new facility offers a larger showroom of available products…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
