Weidmüller and New Energy in Canada
Weidmüller is well-known for its products that are engineered for the traditional energy markets. Today, across the globe, there is a push when it comes to new energy and renewable energy.
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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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SMART Lab: Humber College and Siemens Canada Open the Sustainable Microgrid and Renewable Technology Lab
Humber College is partnering with Siemens Canada to develop a Sustainable Microgrid and Renewable Technology Lab (SMART Lab) at its North Campus. The SMART Lab is an educational and experimental environment designed to train students and professionals in the use of a microgrid system and to conduct research with industry partners.
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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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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 , 25th Edition – A Road Map: Section 86
Rule 86-100 provides definitions for some special terminology used in this section that is not included in Section 0 – electric vehicle, electrical vehicle connector, electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
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Implementation of SkilledTradesBC Certification System
B.C. announced the implementation of its new skilled trades certification system, SkilledTradesBC, in December of last year. There are three clusters of trades selected for the initial skilled trades certification in BC, electrical, mechanical, and automotive.
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Wiring Better Futures: The IDEAL National Championship Looks to the Future in its Eighth Year
IDEAL® Electrical announces the eighth season of its highly charged competition, the IDEAL National Championship. This year, under the theme of “Wiring Better Futures,” the competition is open only to electrical apprentices and will continue its footprint in the United States and Canada.
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Ontario Requiring Cleaner Washrooms on Construction Sites
The Ontario government is working for workers by making washrooms on construction sites private, clean and safe. There are nearly 600,000 construction workers in Ontario, but only one in 10 are women.
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Achieving Sustainability Goals with Schneider FlexSeT: A Discussion with Schneider Electric’s Michael Lotfy
Schneider Electric recently brought its FlexSeT low-voltage switchboard technology into Canada. Designed with shortened lead times, increased efficiency and reliability in mind, the innovative technology is sure to make its mark in the Canadian electrical industry.
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2022 Electrical Contractor Survey: Labour Demand
In this article we take a look at the impact labour demand had on electrical contractors in 2022 based on our survey of electricians and electrical contractors.
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NETCO Launches Two New Courses as Part of its OASIS Program
The National Electrical Trade Council has launched two new courses within their OASIS program.
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Rittal’s new Wire Terminal for Flexible, Fully Automated Wire Processing
Fully automatic wiring processing goes one stage further. Rittal presents its Wire Terminal WT C5 and C10 innovations that allow wire processing at speeds ten times faster than by hand.
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IoT Enabled Smart Buildings & Data Driven Insights with Enlighted CEO, Stefan Schwab
CEO Stefan Schwab joined Enlighted in 2018 after spending time as Execuative GM for Siemens Building Technologies in Austrailia and New Zealand. In the below Q&A, Stefan provides insight into his perspective on IoT enabled smart buildings…
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Guillevin Greentech: Illuminating the Future
Guillevin Greentech is one of Canada’s largest distributors of renewable energy solutions. Established in 2016, this division of Guillevin offers Canadians everything they need to achieve their green tech goals through years of expertise, experience and service, as well as the company’s access to reliable inventory.
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120V AC Circuit Breaker Finder with Flashlight, NCVT & GCFI Receptacle Tester from IDEAL
The new 61-535 120V AC Circuit Breaker Finder includes both a new receiver and transmitter. The new receiver has been designed with the following features: Go HERE for more information
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Powering a Changing World
On February 6th and 7th Electro-Federation Canada sent a delegation of staff and members to Ottawa in an effort to engage with MPs and policy makers on the industry’s role in Canada’s efforts to reach net-zero goals.
