Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Heitman to the position of Country President, Canada, effective October 1, 2023. Emily succeeds Adrian Thomas, who announced his departure in June to assume a new role as CEO of Hammond Power Solutions.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) conducted a safety blitz in Toronto to assess EV charger installations and found more than 400 incidents of working without an ESA permit – meaning the installation may not be to code or safe.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
August 31, 2023 The governments of Ontario and Quebec are supporting a new 600 megawatt (MW) trade agreement between Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro-Québec that will optimize the use of existing electricity generation capacity in both provinces. Today, during the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference, Ontario Minister of Energy Todd Smith and Quebec Minister of Economy,…
August 31, 2023 The Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Petrone of ABB Buildings Solutions to the ASHB Board of Directors. As Director of Marketing for ABB’s Smart Building Solutions portfolio, Julie Petrone has a deep understanding of how digital automation and controls solutions can…
August 31, 2023 Eric Demers, Partner support / Eng., Schneider Electric has been named the new chair of EFC’s Distribution Equipment Business Section. This Section is led by EFC’s Gurvinder Chopra, VP Standards and Regulations, and Cherith Sinasac, Business Section manager, and represents manufacturers of electrical equipment that distributes electricity to Industrial, Commercial, and Residential…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
