March 15, 2023 Brian Bentz, President and CEO of Alectra Inc. has announced that Danielle Diaz has been appointed as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Alectra Inc. Ms. Diaz was appointed Interim CFO on October 24, 2022. Her new appointment is effective immediately. About Danielle Diaz Danielle has earned Chartered Accountant (CA) and Chartered…
March 15, 2023 Schneider Electric recently announced its first-ever Sustainability Impact Awards, an inaugural program that recognizes the critical role that Schneider’s partners and customers play in delivering a more resilient and sustainable electric world. The North American Impact Leaders demonstrated exceptional leadership and an accelerated path toward their decarbonization goals for the region. The global…
March 15, 2023 Canadian utilities and system operators shared expertise and collaborated on key electricity issues Nearly 100 energy systems professionals attended the first annual CanREA Electricity Transition Hub Summit, held in downtown Toronto on January 24 and 25, 2023. It was a unique occasion for Canada’s electricity utilities and system operators to discuss the…
March 15, 2023 Alberta is providing $10.7 million to Women Building Futures to support women looking to build a career in the skilled trades. Through Budget 2023, Alberta’s government is investing in women and empowering them to build rewarding careers. Over the next three years, $10.7 million will support Women Building Futures in their work…
March 15, 2023 The Newfoundland and Labrador Government continue to recognize that the global pressures causing the high cost of living are placing a strain on households across the province. Building on more than half a billion dollars in cost of living relief since Budget 2022, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate…
March 13, 2023 Strong demand for work in the trade contracting sector is expected to continue throughout 2023 as construction projects for residential, commercial, institutional and major infrastructure continue to emerge across the province. Coinciding with this demand is the growing need for skilled, qualified trade contracting professionals across the civil, electrical and mechanical sectors….
March 13, 2023 EELighting joins Current Lighting (formerly Hubbell Lighting) to become an official OEM Partner. With a special focus on providing accessibility to Current’s NX Distributed Intelligence™ lighting control platform, EELighting’s R&D division is working collaboratively with Current’s Component division to determine compatibility across the large breadth of both manufacturer’s product families. EELighting’s continued…
March 10, 2023 To facilitate innovation within Ontario’s energy sector, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has taken steps to streamline the process to connect distributed energy resources (DERs) to Ontario’s grid and reduce administrative burden for consumers and distributors. Amendments to the Distribution System Code (DSC) provide additional clarity and consistency related to the connection process. Ontario Energy Board…
March 10, 2023 Year after year, the data consistently shows that men outnumber women in technology, engineering, and trades jobs in Canada’s electricity industry. As the industry evolves to meet climate change goals and ensure a clean, resilient energy future, there is a real opportunity – and need – to include more women in the…
March 9, 2023 D.A.D. Sales has announced the addition of Joshua Dueck to their Projects & Contractor Sales team in Southern Alberta. Joshua is a skilled and results-oriented sales professional with a construction background and a proven track record in building and maintaining strong customer relationships. With years of experience in the Western Canadian electrical…
March 9, 2023 Reducing pollution from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. That’s why the Government of Canada is making it easier, through investments, for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EVs) in British Columbia and across the country. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced…
March 9, 2023 Stakeholders Invited to Provide Feedback on Impacts of Upcoming Minimum Wage Increase: Guillemard The Manitoba government is launching a new online survey through EngageMB to gain industry feedback on regulated wage rates for apprentices as part of its plan to increase minimum wage to $15 by October 2023, Advanced Education and Training…
March 9, 2023 More apprenticeship spaces for Alberta students Through Budget 2023, Alberta’s government is providing a funding boost of $15 million over three years to the Apprenticeship Learning Grants. With this increase, total funding for the grants will be $42 million in 2023-24. The Apprenticeship Learning Grants are important for post-secondary institutions in Alberta…
March 9, 2023 Members of the copper industry’s leading trade association (ICA) have set out ambitious plans to reach net zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and significantly cut Scope 3 emissions. In a new roadmap launched by the International Copper Association (ICA), members have aligned on an ambition to reach net…
March 9, 2023 It is with great sadness that Arlington Industries announces the sudden death of its longtime president and owner Tom Stark. Arlington was purchased by his father Eugene Stark, Sr. in 1949. Tom became president of the company after graduating from the University of Florida in 1975. Tom was born in South Florida…
March 9, 2023 MGM’s Regional Director It is with great pleasure that Sonepar announces the change of responsibilities for the Regional Director, Jason Copeman. As of March 1st, 2023, all functional leaders of MGM and Dixon Electric will report directly to Jason.Jason has had a long-established career filled with success within the electrical distribution industry….
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