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A delegation of Canadian industry officials wrapped up a recent lobbying spree by meeting with senior officials from the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and House and Senate energy committees.
At the 2015 Hanover Fair, Alstom is presenting two first high-voltage applications using g3 (green gas for grid), a gas mixture that can replace SF6 for high voltage air-insulated (AIS) or gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) applications.
PowerStream was recently presented with the Environmental Leadership Award at the 2015 Vaughan, ON Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards.
In 2015, the US could set new national records for annual renewable build, coal retirements, and gas burn from the power sector. Meanwhile, continues a research note published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance,electricity-related emissions could fall to their lowest levels since 1994.
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), a national, not-for-profit industry association in electrical presented its 2015 Industry Recognition Award (IRA) to Harald Henze. This award was presented during the EFC Annual General Meeting on April 15th.
The South American country is turning to solar power to help relieve a looming energy crisis as Brazil’s historic drought dries up its hydroelectric plants, reports EcoWatch.
Read more: Brazil to Build World’s Largest Floating Solar...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Philips Lighting with a 2015 Energy Star (ES) Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for the company’s continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. For the third year in a row, Philips took top honours with over 500 Energy Star certified products in 2014, including SlimStyle, the world’s first Energy Star certified flat light bulb.
An additional $investment in three programs that support apprenticeship will help the next generation of skilled tradespeople access the training, equipment and facilities they need to get good jobs.
A number of Canadian companies received awards at the recent Affiliated Distributors Canadian Electrical Division business meeting. Affiliated Distributors is North America's largest wholesale marketing group.
Los Angeles will become the first city in the world to control its street lighting through an advanced Philips management system that uses mobile and cloud-based technology. The new technology positions LA’s Bureau of Street Lighting as a trailblazer in next generation LED street lighting with a new solution that saves energy, reduces maintenance and provides quality lighting that makes streets safer.
Read more: LA to Control Street Lights with Mobile, Cloud...
Partnering For The Next Step
Welcome to the Digital Enterprise Virtual Summit brought to you by Siemens
How quickly can you react to changing conditions and demands in your market? How can you ensure your production will run securely at any time in the future?
Industry’s digital and technological transformation is the answer for meeting today’s and tomorrow’s challenges and market needs.
With the right digitalization and automation solutions, expertise won from practical experience, and a partnership approach that benefits all involved parties.
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to the Digital Enterprise Virtual Summit under the motto “Partnering for the next step.”
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“Re-envisioning Electrical Switchboards”: For light commercial applications, the status quo is no longer enough
Whether you’re a contractor or consultant, compact footprint and shorter lead times are a priority. At Eaton, we understand these challenges. That’s why we have re-envisioned our traditional electrical switchboard to assess how it could better serve light commercial applications. The result? The Pow-R-Line CS.
Join Eaton’s webinar on June 30th, 2020 and learn the secret to shorter lead times alongside the additional benefits of:
- Versatile Configuration - Cost Effectiveness - Plus a Complimentary 3D Product Demonstration!
Sign up and join our host Annu Yadav - Distributor Programs Manager and our presenter Aditya Ramesh - Product Manger of Panelboards & Switchboards. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Click Here To Register.
Westburne Introduces 24hr Easy Pick up Locker
Many contractors prefer to deal with the people that they know, in their local branch. When doing a job out of town, it’s often inconvenient or simply impossible to return to your home branch to pick up material orders for the next day, within standard business hours.
Westburne’s new locker solution extends the branch’s pick up times to 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Latest Articles
Employees Don’t Do What You Expect, They Do What You Inspect!
By Terry Becker
All electrical incidents are preventable! Keep employees safe with an up-to-date electrical safety program and complimentary training.
“Employees don’t do what you expect, they do what you inspect!” This is a great quote when it comes down to occupational health and safety. The need for ensuring that an audit is a key component of your overall occupational health and safety management system and your company’s electrical safety program is essential.
Empowering Futures by Hiring Students Today
By Michelle Branigan
Student workers may make up a relatively small portion of the sector workforce, but their impact is substantial. EHRC’s Empowering Futures wage subsidy program has placed 510 students, contributing $14.8 million to the Canadian economy (and counting). That’s no small figure, especially considering that many placements are only a few months long.
In challenging economic times, the tendency might be to pull back on initiatives not deemed essential to operating — why take a chance on an inexperienced employee for only a short time when resources are already stretched?
Product News
Brady Pull-handle Butterfly Valve Lockout
The Pull-handle Butterfly Valve Lockout. Its simple, fold-over design effectively lockspull handles in any desired position. And, it holds up to four padlocks for added safety. No matter what industry you’re in, this versatile, one-piece lockout device bolsters your safety lockout solution. And that’s a welcome addition to any lockout program. With this device you’ll also get:
- A great fit – exclusive, anti-pivot lockout device that fits a variety of pull handle butterfly valve sizes
Peers & Profiles
Shannon Tymosko — Electrical Apprentice, IBEW — Ambassador, KickAss Careers
By Blake Marchand
Shannon Tymosko is a first-year apprentice with IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local 105, something she undertook after 10 years working her way up the ranks of a payday loan company.
“One of the things I love, working in the trades, is you can see your progress and you can see at the end of the day the work that you have done.
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