Renewable Energy Breaks Growth Record In 2015
The 2016 edition of the world’s most comprehensive, up-to-date and accessible figures on renewable energy capacity has just been released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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Proposed Amendments to Energy Efficiency Regulations Affect Electrical Products
Three proposed amendments to regulations under the federal Energy Efficiency Act, expected to be published in Spring 2016, 2017 and 2018, will affect a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial electrical products.
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BC Hydro Awards $470 Million Contract for Site C Turbines and Generators
BC Hydro has issued a $470 million contract for turbines and generators to Voith Hydro Inc. The contract is expected to create approximately 400 person-years of employment for electricians, millwrights, pipefitters, boilermakers, and other trades.
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Techspan Names New Regional Sales Manager for Kitchener/Waterloo and Southwestern Ontario
Techspan Industries Electrical Division has appointed John Brooks to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Kitchener/Waterloo and Southwestern Ontario Region, effective April 4…
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Hydro One To Invest $20 Million in Muskoka and Parry Sound
Hydro One’s $20 million investment this year in the Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound will improve reliability and reduce tree-related outages. Trees represent the single largest cause of power outages in this densely wooded area…
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Point Lepreau Maintenance Involves 100’s of Contractors
NB Power’s Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station will be offline for approximately seven weeks for regularly scheduled maintenance. The work will involve 600 contractors and tradespeople in 13,000 planned technical maintenance activities…
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Ontario Technological Skills Competition Moves to Toronto for 2017
Canada’s largest skilled trades and technology competition will move to the Toronto Congress Centre in 2017. The competition features 67 contest sites, 44 elementary challenges and workshops, a career exploration showcase, 2,200 competitors, and 20,000 spectators…
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On April 20 Join Standard in Supporting Habitat for Humanity Canada
A portion of any purchase you make from Standard on April 20 will be donated to Habitat for Humanity Canada, helping to provide more affordable housing for low income, hard-working families…
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ERTH Corporation President and CEO to Retire
Jeffrey Pettit has announced his intention to retire this year as ERTH Corporation’s President and CEO once a successor is chosen. ERTH is owned by eight southwestern Ontario municipalities and owns a local distribution company, Erie Thames Powerlines…
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Anamet Canada Appoints Roney Marketing for Ontario
Roney Marketing is now Anamet Canada’s agent for the Ontario region. The synergy with the other lines Roney represents will benefit Anamet’s understanding of the Ontario market and help position Anamet for the future…
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BC Hydro Completes $714 Million Expansion, Update of Mica Hydroelectric Facility
BC Hydro has completed a $714 million project to add two new generating units at the Mica dam. With the addition of units five and six, the facility now has six generating units. Mica is the cornerstone of BC Hydro’s Columbia River generation system and now accounts for about 22% of BC Hydro’s generation capacity.
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UL Warns of Potential Hazards from Improper Installation of Lighting Retrofit Kits
UL has issued a warning to authorities, building owners, installers and consumers about a growing number of reports of improperly installed and uncertified retrofit lighting kits that may pose a fire or shock hazard.
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Ontario Launching New Competition for Renewable Energy Projects
Working with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the province will issue a Request for Qualifications process by August 1, 2016 for 930 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy from solar photovoltaic, wind, hydroelectric and bioenergy sources, following engagement with stakeholders, municipalities and Indigenous communities…
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IESO Report Explores Energy Storage Options for Ontario
Energy storage technologies can provide some services needed to reliably operate Ontario’s power system, concludes an IESO report. Energy storage could also help improve the use of existing transmission and distribution assets by deferring costs.
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Utility Fined $225,000 After Worker Killed, Others Injured While Working Near Power Lines
Hydro Ottawa Ltd. has been found guilty and fined $225,000 following a March 2012 incident in which three workers sustained injuries, one of whom later died. A subcontractor and co-defendant had already been fined $125,000.
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UL Mobile App Provides Installation Principles for Explosive Atmospheres
To promote a common understanding of global hazardous locations (explosive atmospheres), UL’s new mobile app benefits designers, manufacturers, distributors, inspection and regulatory authorities, and end-users across a number of industries.
