Peerless Electric Relocates it Office and Manufacturing Facility
Peerless Electric has announced it is relocating its sales office and production facility as of April 10 and May 1, respectively.
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CanREA’s Operations Summit 2023 Brings Together Canada’s Leading Industry Operators
April 12, 2023 Canada’s largest wind, solar and energy-storage operations event puts technological efficiency, innovative solutions and workforce development center stage. Nearly 350 operations professionals from the renewable energy sector gathered in Toronto on April 4th for CanREA’s Operations Summit 2023, the country’s largest wind, solar and energy-storage operations event. It was CanREA’s largest Operations Summit…
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Alectra Utilities Reminds Customers & Contractors to Stay Safe in Spring 2023, Click Before You Dig
April 12, 2023 As the temperature begins to rise, Ontario’s largest electricity distribution utilities are reminding customers and contractors of the steps to take before digging, planting or starting any outdoor project this season. Careful planning can prevent potential power loss, damage liability, serious personal injury or loss of life. To locate buried electrical infrastructure,…
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Thomas J. Gretz named President of Arlington Industries, Inc.
April 11, 2023 Arlington has announced the appointment of Tom Gretz to the position of President. Tom will assume the duties of Arlington’s recently deceased, longtime president, Tom Stark. From the time he joined the company as Vice President and General Manager in 1987, Tom Gretz worked hand in hand with Tom Stark in developing…
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Rittal Announces Name Change to Rittal Limited
As of August 9, 2022, Rittal has officially changed their Corporation name from Rittal Systems Limited to Rittal Limited, as per the Articles of Amendment issued by the Ministry of Government & Consumer Services, as part of the Business Corporations Act.
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2023 Federal Budget ushers in new era for Canadian Renewables
April 10, 2023 CanREA welcomes refundable investment tax credits that will bolster the new era of competitiveness of Canada’s renewable-energy industry. Recognizing the need for a Canadian response to the Inflation Reduction Act passed last summer in the United States, the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) advocated for refundable investment tax credits for renewable energy…
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nVent to Acquire ECM Industries, LLC
nVent Electric plc has recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ECM Investors, LLC, the parent of ECM Industries, LLC, for a purchase price of $1.1 billion, subject to customary adjustments.
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Gerrie Electric Annouces Three Appointments to its Executive Team
The Gerrie family is committed to a long-term future focused on growth and expansion. These additions to the Executive Team are effective April 3rd 2023 and position the company for continued success with all of their valued partners and employees.
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Delta Transformers Celebrates 40th Anniversary
This year Delta Transformers reaches a new milestone, celebrating their 40th anniversary. Delta Transformers is a Canadian leader in the magnetics industry, manufacturing high quality transformers.
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ESA Administrative Penalties to Deter Underground Economy Now in Force
In an effort to reduce illegal and unsafe electrical installations across Ontario, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) will be able to impose administrative penalties beginning April 1st 2023. An administrative penalty is a financial penalty which will enhance ESA’s existing tools to motivate compliance.
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Hydro-Québec Issues Tender Call for 1,500 MW of Wind Power
April 3, 2023 As part of its distribution operations and in keeping with Québec government regulations, Hydro-Québec issued a tender call for 1,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity generated from wind power to meet the long-term electricity needs of its Québec customers. The selected projects will help meet Québec’s growing demand for electricity. As per its Electricity…
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Premier Furey, of Newfoundland, Announces Plans to Issue a Call for Proposals for $70 Million Affordable Housing Program
April 3, 2023 As part of the Provincial Government’s effort to improve health and social outcomes, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, recently announced plans to issue a call for proposals in May that will support the construction of more than 850 new affordable homes in the province’s rental market. This announcement stems…
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Electricity Act Amendments Allow More Energy Storage Solutions in Nova Scotia
April 3, 2023 Amendments to the Electricity Act introduced on March 22, will open the door for more storage solutions for renewable electricity. “We need to accelerate the use of battery storage in Nova Scotia to help us get off coal and meet our renewable electricity targets,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and…
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Manitoba Government To Increase Minimum Wage Twice In 2023
April 3, 2023 Second Increase at Beginning of October to Raise Rate to $15.30: Reyes This October, Manitoba minimum wage earners will be making $3.35 per hour more than they were in September 2022 following iterative increases that position Manitoba as one of the top minimum pay rate provinces in Canada, Labour and Immigration Minister…
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Affordable Housing Community in Cape Breton to Reach Net-Zero Emissions, Eliminating 680 Tons of Emissions per Year
April 3, 2023 Renters in an affordable housing community in Sydney will soon have lower energy bills thanks to a new community solar garden. Combined with other upgrades, the solar panels will make Pine Tree Park Estates the province’s first net-zero, affordable housing community. Affordable Energy in Pine Tree Park Estates “This project reimagines what…
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Ontario Increasing Minimum Wage to $16.55 an Hour
March 31, 2023 The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage to $16.55 an hour on October 1, 2023. This 6.8 per cent pay raise for low-income workers builds on the government’s steady and predictable increases every year to help families offset the rising cost of living. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government…
