Changing Scene

Skills Ontario is hosting a series of online virtual events focused on attracting future talent to the skilled trades and technology industry, with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion.

In the progress report on the Electricity Supply Plan 2020–2029 (in French only) that it filed with the Régie de l’énergie, Hydro-Québec announced that it anticipates an increase of 20 terawatthours (TWh) or 12% in the province’s electricity demand over the 2019–2020 period.

Access to reliable, clean and affordable energy is a global challenge.

Only 3 lots are still available in Calgary’s most eco-friendly neighborhood, Echo Haven in Calgary, Alberta. This ground-breaking green community preserves 60% of the site in its natural state – untouched and undisturbed.

Hydro One and Peak Power launched a new pilot program to study the benefits of using electric vehicle (EV) charging technology to improve power resiliency and reliability for customers.

Hydro-Québec posted net income of $2,441 million for the first three quarters of 2021, or $633 million more than the $1,808 million recorded for the same period in 2020. This increase is mainly due to a $244-million rise in net electricity sales in Québec, a jump of $118 million in net exports and a $153-million decline in financial expenses.

Two senior executives of Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, are finalists for the WeQual Awards for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2021 in the “Business Development” and “People and Culture” categories.

Schneider Electric recently announced it will build and equip three new manufacturing plants in North America and hire more than 1,000 new employees to increase production and speed the delivery of electrical products to customers in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

The ISASecure Program announced that Johnson Controls has earned the world’s first ISASecure CSA certification for its smart buildings products with YORK YK and YZ centrifugal chillers.

B.C.’s trades apprentices are being celebrated and recognized for their contributions to the province and economy.

Celebrating the holiday season with industry colleagues and friends in person is important for our community to get back to.

The growth in the market for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations, the shortage of skilled labour and the need for safe and effective installation of PV systems have accelerated the requirement to identify and formally recognize competent system installation personnel.

Soussanna Karas, Director of Licensing at ESA, breaks down the risks of the underground economy and the tools to combat unlicensed and unpermitted electrical work.

BCEA U40 group invites you to their Professional Development virtual series…

During the meeting, you will learn about the latest developments in Licensing, information about our Communications campaigns, and enforcement activities to address the Underground Economy.

Family Enterprise Canada is proud to announce Gerrie Electric Wholesale Limited is the Recipient of the 2021 Ontario Family Enterprise of the Year Award. This honour was celebrated virtually at the Ontario FEYA celebration on November 9, 2021.