Building Sustainability’s Digital Future with EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor Copilot: Schneider Electric’s Latest AI Advancement

Building Sustainability’s Digital Future with EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor Copilot: Schneider Electric’s Latest AI Advancement

 Schneider Electric, has announced its plans to launch EcoStruxure Resource Advisor Copilot, a conversational AI tool designed to help business leaders interact with their enterprise energy and sustainability data at even greater speed.   Using Large Language Model technology, Schneider Electric has securely built Copilot as a convenient digital companion embedded inside Resource Advisor. Copilot will equip…

Fluke Corp. Acquires Solar Test and Measurement Company, Solmetric 

Fluke Corp. Acquires Solar Test and Measurement Company, Solmetric 

September 13, 2023 Fluke Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation, has acquired California-based Solmetric, a market leader in high precision, solar test, and measurement products. This announcement reinforces Fluke’s strategic commitment to investing in the electrification of the world on a global scale, while continuing to bring innovative products to technicians who demand…

ECS Electrical Cable Supply appoints Christy Morrison as President

ECS Electrical Cable Supply appoints Christy Morrison as President

September 13, 2023 Electrical Cable Supply (ECS), Canada’s leading independently-owned provider of electrical wire and cable, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Christy Morrison as President. “Christy’s addition to the team will be pivotal for the future growth and continued success of ECS across Canada,” says Hossein Mohseni, Chief Operating Officer at ECS. “With…

Toronto Hydro Adds First Fully Electric Bucket Truck to its Fleet

Toronto Hydro Adds First Fully Electric Bucket Truck to its Fleet

September 11, 2023 Toronto Hydro is one of the first utilities in Ontario to add a fully electric bucket truck to its fleet. This addition to Toronto Hydro’s decarbonized fleet marks an important step forward for the utility company’s commitment to the electrification of fleet operations and achieving net-zero emissions in its operations by 2040. The utility’s…

Save on Energy Launches Local Energy-Efficiency Program for Businesses in Ottawa 

Save on Energy Launches Local Energy-Efficiency Program for Businesses in Ottawa 

September 11, 2023 Save on Energy’s BizEnergySaver helps owners and operators of industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential buildings reduce energy consumption  Energy efficiency remains one of the most cost-effective resources to help meet Ontario’s electricity needs with immediate and long-term benefits. To help industrial, commercial, institutional, as well as multi-unit residential building owners and…

True North Solutions Expands into Alberta’s Heartland Region

True North Solutions Expands into Alberta’s Heartland Region

September 8, 2023 True North Solutions, through its True North Instrument and Electrical Services Field Services team, has announced its geographic expansion into the Industrial Heartland Region of Alberta. This regional presence will serve as a base for the continued service of True North’s new and existing clients in the region. Jonathan Kelly, who is…

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Liteline’s LUNA OnCloud Named to IES Progress Report

September 7, 2023 Liteline are thrilled to announce that the LUNA OnCloud, has been honored with an IES Progress Report recognition. The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report shines a light on cutting-edge advancements in lighting products, research, publications, and design tools from the past year. “At Liteline, innovation is at the core of everything…

MMDA Secures $3 Million from NRCan to Enhance Manitoba’s EV Charging Infrastructure 

MMDA Secures $3 Million from NRCan to Enhance Manitoba’s EV Charging Infrastructure 

September 7, 2023 The Manitoba Motor Dealers Association is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). In a significant move towards a cleaner, greener Manitoba, MMDA has secured an additional $3 million in funding from NRCan. The fund will support MMDA’s ‘Lead The Charge‘ Program,…

LEDVANCE Announces Light Warrior Campaign and Partnership with Homes For Heroes in Canada

LEDVANCE Announces Light Warrior Campaign and Partnership with Homes For Heroes in Canada

September 6, 2023 LEDVANCE LLC, the maker of LEDVANCE® and SYLVANIA® General Lighting in the US and Canada, are thrilled to launch the Light Warrior Campaign in support of the Homes For Heroes Foundation. Homes For Heroes is a Canadian charity focused on ending homelessness for military Veterans, through the provision of housing and support…

IEWC Adds Michigan Distribution Center to its North American Footprint

IEWC Adds Michigan Distribution Center to its North American Footprint

September 6, 2023 IEWC is adding another location to thier North American operations with a distribution center in Michigan. IEWC’s new facility, located in the Detroit-metro area, will increase our stocking capacity and allow for faster delivery times. “You’ve come to rely on IEWC to provide fast delivery of wire and cable, comprehensive value-add solutions,…

Ontario Doubling Career Fairs to Help More Young People Enter Skilled Trades in 2023

Ontario Doubling Career Fairs to Help More Young People Enter Skilled Trades in 2023

August 31, 2023 Over 25,000 students in grades 7 to 12 will learn about exciting and in-demand careers close to home The Ontario government is expanding its successful skilled trades career fairs, now in its second year, to even more cities with more exhibitors and twice as many participating students. Ontario will need over 100,000…

The Electric Circuit Introduces New Fast-Charge Stations with Power Sharing

The Electric Circuit Introduces New Fast-Charge Stations with Power Sharing

August 31, 2023 The Electric Circuit is introducing new fast-charging stations with dynamic power sharing and making them available for the first time in Canada in the city of Rivière-du-Loup. The new Satellites based charging stations are manufactured by Kempower of Finland and distributed in Québec by Bornes Québec. Three dual charging outlets share a…

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PEI Introduces Regulation Changes to Enable Renewable Energy Progress

August 31, 2023 New changes to regulations under the Renewable Energy Act give the province clear authority to issue development permits for renewable energy developments. Under the Renewable Energy Act, government can regulate the development of renewable energy generation facilities. Proponents of renewable energy developments will still be required to fulfill all provincial environmental impact assessments, including holding…

Public Input Open for Nova Scotia Proposed Building Code Amendments

Public Input Open for Nova Scotia Proposed Building Code Amendments

August 31, 2023 Nova Scotians are invited to provide written comments on proposed amendments to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations. The proposed changes to the regulations were released today, August 14. The amendments are needed to adopt the national codes as the new minimum standards for construction in the province. These codes include: “These…