September 22, 2023 Southwire Company, LLC, and Resideo Technologies, Inc. announced a definitive agreement for the sale by Resideo to Southwire of its Genesis Wire & Cable business, a leading low-voltage wire and cable manufacturer based in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. The transaction is anticipated to close in the next 30 days, subject to customary closing…
September 22, 2023 FLO is working with industry leading companies, WiTricity and Hubject, to test and advance both wireless charging and Plug & Charge technology. FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and a smart charging solutions provider, is advancing the future of EV charging with new collaborations aimed at providing the best…
September 22, 2023 Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $229,356 investment to Hypercharge to install 48 Level 2 EV chargers in 11 parking lots across Southern Ontario. Additional funding was provided by Hypercharge, bringing the total project value to $458,712. All chargers, which will be available by December 2024, are helping Canadians confidently and easily get to where they need to…
September 22, 2023 LinkedIn post by Southwire Canada, September 12: At Southwire Canada, we believe in making a difference and giving back to our community. On August 17, 2023, we had the privilege of partnering with Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP) and Giving Back Canada to provide back-to-school supplies to the youth at Peel Youth…
September 20, 2023 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC), in partnership with the Government of Alberta, is launching a series of resources to address current and future workforce requirements to help ensure the integrity of Alberta’s power grid – now and for future generations. Alberta’s Electricity Sector – An Essential and Growing Workforce for Reliable Power…
September 15, 2023 The Government of Canada is providing nearly $150 million in fully repayable low-interest loans through the Rental Construction Financing Initiative (RCFi) to build more than 364 purpose-built rental homes across three developments in Vancouver. The announcement took place at Evolve, located near the University of British Columbia (UBC) at 3518 Wesbrook Mall. This follows the Honourable Sean Fraser’s, Minister of Housing,…
September 15, 2023 The Federal Government in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, announced an investment of $5.2 million, as well as $10 million in loans for four projects that will reduce emissions and increase the sustainability of buildings in Ontario. The City of Guelph receives $15 million ($5 million in grants and $10 million in loans) for Guelph’s Greener Homes initiative — a residential home…
September 15, 2023 The Electricity Sector Awards of Excellence is a unique, national event designed to highlight and honour exceptional leadership, innovative HR programming, and workplace champions. It is attended by employers, labour, education, and government representatives working with, and within, the sector. The goal is to connect, convene, and inspire innovation within the industry…
September 15, 2023 The Ontario government is launching the new Peak Perks program to help families save money by conserving energy, as part of the government’s $342 million expansion of Ontario’s energy-efficiency programs that will reduce demands on the provincial grid. The government is also launching three new and enhanced programs for businesses, municipalities, and…
September 15, 2023 Based in Saint-Hubert on the south shore of Montreal, Orkan manufactures Epurair brand products, which are sold in Canada and the United States. This strategic partnership will allow Innovair Solutions to access technology in a new business sector, share expertise and knowledge, and collaborate in the development of new products. Innovair Solutions…
September 14, 2023 SkilledTradesBC CEO, Shelly Gray announced via LinkedIn that their Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer (CSCO), Rod Bianchini will be retiring this December. “Rod began his career as a roofing apprentice, transitioned through various roles over the years before joining SkilledTradesBC in 2013 as the Manager of Apprenticeships Advisors. His kind manner, deep passion for apprenticeship and…
September 14, 2023 Recently, three new Tesla Megapack batteries were delivered to Saint John Energy’s Somerset station, the utility announced on LinkedIn, “giving us access to the largest battery capacity of any electrical utility in Eastern Canada to date, thanks in large part to Natural Resources Canada/Ressources naturelles Canada.” “These new batteries will be installed and…
September 14, 2023 WSG Energy Services has expanded operations in North America by acquiring Servco Industrial Contractors (SIC). British Columbia-based SIC, part of the ServcoCanada group, specializes in mechanical, electrical, demolition and general industrial services and is active in multiple industrial sectors. More than 260 Kitimat-based staff will join the WSG family when SIC is…
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…
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…
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…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
