Update on Code Book Shipments from BCEA
As part of their weekly Power Up newsletter, BCEA released the following update on Code Book shipments…
Canada Announces Investment in EV Chargers for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
The federal government has announced an investment of over $730,000 to install 438 Level-2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at multi-unit residential buildings in Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Alberta.
ABB Expands Installation Products Plant in Canada
ABB is investing CA$16 million in its Installation Products Division manufacturing facility in Pointe-Claire, Canada. This enables expanded production capacity to meet the growing needs of customers from coast to coast.
Siemens Expands Production Capacity in Canada
Siemens’ plant in Drummondville, Quebec is not only celebrating 50 years of manufacturing excellence but is also making a significant contribution to the domestic market through expanding production capacity in Canada.
OmniCable Joins AD Mexico & AD Canada
OmniCable is excited to announce that it has joined AD Mexico (effective July 2021) and AD Canada (effective January 2022) as an electrical supplier.
CanREA Releases New Study on Nova Scotia Solar-Friendly Communities
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is proud to release the new Nova Scotia Solar-Friendly Communities study, pinpointing ways to improve the affordability and accessibility of solar PV across the province.
MaxLite Plans to Open New and Expanded 100,000-Square-Foot Warehouse in Indiana
MaxLite announces that it plans to open a new approximately 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art distribution center in March 2022 in Greenwood, Indiana, just outside of Indianapolis.
NEMA’s Patrick Hughes Elected President of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid
Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) has elected National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Vice President Operations Patrick Hughes as President.
2021 Ontario Electrical Safety Code is Now Available
The 2021 edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) has been finalized and is now available for purchase. The OESC comes into effect as regulation on May 5, 2022.
CSA Group Inaugurates New European Headquarters
CSA Group inaugurated its new European headquarters in Plattling, Bavaria. The new facility, which began servicing customers in late summer 2021, will provide comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification services for customers in the region.
New NEMA Standard Describes Requirements for Network Lighting Control Devices for Outdoor Lighting
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Energy Measurement for a Network Lighting Control (NLC) Device with a Locking-Type Receptacle (ANSI C136.50-2021).
B.C. Implementing Trade Certification System
The Province is launching a made-in-B.C. certification system to support higher-paying, more stable work for trades workers and to help build the foundation of a strong economic recovery.
Rhonda Barnet Appointed to the Board of the Electrical Safety Authority Representing Consumer Interests
The Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA’s) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Rhonda Barnet has been elected to the Board.
Visit ABB’s Distribution Solutions factory in Brno, Czech Republic Virtually
Even two years after the outbreak, the COVID-19 pandemic affects each of our lives, also limiting the possibilities of travel and factory visits In order for our customers, partners, suppliers and other inter-ested parties to be still able to explore the Distribution Solutions division’s production facilities in Brno, Czech Republic, ABB has launched a virtual factory tour.
SaskPower Launches Northern First Nations Home Retrofit Program
SaskPower has launched the Northern First Nations Home Retrofit Program to help curb high power bills in Northern Saskatchewan.
CSA Group Once Again Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers
For the 6th consecutive year, CSA Group has been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2022 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
