June 22, 2023 The BC Electrical Association has been very active in promoting careers in the electrical industry. Below are the four scholarship and bursary opportunities offered by BCEA: Applications are now available to download. Deadline for Bursary and Scholarships are June 30th. And the deadline for the Betty Lou Education Fund is November 10,…
June 19 2023, Newfoundland Power released its first Sustainability Report today, which reports on the Company’s operations and guiding sustainability pillars for 2022. The report includes the Company’s new target to reduce its controlled greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2035, as compared to 2019 levels, and key performance indicators. “We are committed to…
The ECAA has announced their new 2023-2024 executive board:
June 19, 2023 Electrical Cable Supply Ltd. (ECS) recently partnered with Tools in the Trades Boot Camp to donate electrical building wire for their events across the province. Last week, ECS had the opportunity to attend the Electrical and Transportation Technology Event in Ottawa, which received a visit from Member of Parliament Charles Sousa and…
June 19, 2023 Signify will receive eight prestigious awards for product design at the Red Dot Design Awards 2023 in Essen, Germany, recently. Among the winning products are the Philips MyCreation Coastal breeze, a 3D-printed lamp made from recovered fishing nets that won the award for ‘Innovative Product’, and Philips Hue’s Perifo, a new smart…
June 19, 2023 As part of CanREA’s executive team, Wilson will lead on policy files with the Federal government and governments in Western Canada. CanREA is delighted to announce that Evan Wilson has been promoted to Vice President of Policy—Western Canada and National Affairs, effective June 12, 2023. In this new role, Wilson will…
June 19, 2023 New initiatives are detailed in annual Connecting Our World corporate responsibility report After making substantial progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals, TE Connectivity has strengthened its commitment to reduce the company’s environmental impact. As detailed today in TE’s annual corporate responsibility report, Connecting our World, the company has raised its goal to reduce…
June 19, 2023 The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia commends the provincial government and BC Hydro for taking action to ensure the province has the renewable electricity required to meet our future needs by announcing plans for a call for power in spring 2024, and providing $140 million in funding to the BC Indigenous Clean…
June 19, 2023 CDm2 Lightworks is proud to partner with Landscape Forms. This collaboration aims to deliver innovative and captivating outdoor lighting solutions, combining Landscape Forms’ expertise in outdoor environments with CDm2 Lightworks’ project management expertise and customer experience. Together, they are set to redefine the possibilities of outdoor illumination, creating exceptional experiences in outdoor…
June 19, 2023 Based on digital twin technology and open standards, Atrius DataLab provides integrated deep intelligence, real-time clarity, and automation into building operations Atrius launched DataLab, its most comprehensive building automation platform product to date, to transform and unify operations across a built space. The platform enables applications to quickly automate and centralize control of…
In 2022, CAF-FCA surveyed 159 employers in Alberta about the costs and benefits of apprenticeship training. For every dollar invested in an apprentice, employers received, on average, a $1.41 in return. Alberta employers agreed there are significant additional benefits to training apprentices. Benefits include: ·Better fit with the organization (91%)·Better retention of employees (81%)·Development of in-house mentors (79%)·Effective…
June 19, 2023 Sonepar and Nexans partner to champion the innovation of sustainable solutions on the market. Sonepar’s Green Offer enables Sonepar customers to make sustainable choices to master their carbon footprint, thanks to the company’s sustainability rating. “Close collaboration with our suppliers is key, as they provide us with verified environmental data about their products, thanks…
June 13, 2023 The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is pleased to announce that Zakiah Kassam is the new Chairperson of the ISO technical committee on Environmental management (ISO/TC 207)(link is external). Zakiah Kassam is President of AirVironment Canada, and a Senior Associate of the Boxfish Infrastructure Group. She also serves on SCC’s Governing Council. Zakiah…
June 13, 2023 ABB announced the acquisition of Eve Systems GmbH, a Munich-based leader of smart home products with operations in Europe and the United States. The transaction will make ABB a leader in smart home products based on Matter and Thread, the new interoperating standard and wireless connectivity technology. The combined offer will accelerate…
June 13, 2023 Aliaxis recently announced its registration in Hydro-Québec’s Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Pilot Project with the intention of obtaining ECOLOGO® RECs in order to cover 100% renewable electricity consumption for all its sites located in Quebec for the year 2023. This is an important step in Aliaxis sustainability commitment to use 100% renewable…
June 13, 2023 ETIM North America announced that CEMBRE, a leading manufacturer of electrical compression connectors, terminals, identification and labeling systems, and cable glands, has joined the North American chapter of the global product classification standards organization. Desiree Grace, President of CEMBRE Americas, commented, “As a global manufacturer, CEMBRE understands the value of a common, global,…
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