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EFC 2024: Continued Investments to Help Members Grow, Lead, and Compete
By Carol McGlogan Tis the season for EFC Holiday receptions, and as I travel from one reception to another, the robust attendance at each event is reflective of the growth we’ve seen this year. In comparison to 2022, the rising interest rates certainly dampened this year’s performance. However, given the underpinnings of our industry amid…
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 19
In this article: Section 34 — Signs and Outline Lighting. The CE Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or the explanations of individual requirements contained in the CEC Handbook, but will hopefully provide some help in navigating the code.
Trilliant Partners with the City of Cowansville to Pioneer Smart City Infrastructure
The City of Cowansville in south-central Quebec is the largest city in the Brome-Missisquoi region, with more than 15,000 residents. Despite being a smaller-sized city, it is known as an economic and industrial hub.
How Does This New Metric Relate to Requirements for Energy Star?
While LED Lighting Facts would be the first program to specifically list the lumen maintenance at 25,000 hours, that metric is derived from TM-21, LM-80, and in-situ temperature measurements, which is the same combination of testing and projections used by Energy Star.
Value of Building Permits Slipped in May
Following two months of double-digit gains in March and April, the total value of building permits issued in May fell 14.5% to $6.7 billion. Declines were recorded in five provinces, led by Ontario, which had posted a notable increase the previous month. The residential, industrial, institutional and commercial sectors were all affected.
EFC 2024: Continued Investments to Help Members Grow, Lead, and Compete
By Carol McGlogan Tis the season for EFC Holiday receptions, and as I travel from one reception to another, the robust attendance at each event is reflective of the growth we’ve seen this year. In comparison to 2022, the rising interest rates certainly dampened this year’s performance. However, given the underpinnings of our industry amid…
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 19
In this article: Section 34 — Signs and Outline Lighting. The CE Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or the explanations of individual requirements contained in the CEC Handbook, but will hopefully provide some help in navigating the code.
Trilliant Partners with the City of Cowansville to Pioneer Smart City Infrastructure
The City of Cowansville in south-central Quebec is the largest city in the Brome-Missisquoi region, with more than 15,000 residents. Despite being a smaller-sized city, it is known as an economic and industrial hub.
How Does This New Metric Relate to Requirements for Energy Star?
While LED Lighting Facts would be the first program to specifically list the lumen maintenance at 25,000 hours, that metric is derived from TM-21, LM-80, and in-situ temperature measurements, which is the same combination of testing and projections used by Energy Star.
Value of Building Permits Slipped in May
Following two months of double-digit gains in March and April, the total value of building permits issued in May fell 14.5% to $6.7 billion. Declines were recorded in five provinces, led by Ontario, which had posted a notable increase the previous month. The residential, industrial, institutional and commercial sectors were all affected.
EFC 2024: Continued Investments to Help Members Grow, Lead, and Compete
By Carol McGlogan Tis the season for EFC Holiday receptions, and as I travel from one reception to another, the robust attendance at each event is reflective of the growth we’ve seen this year. In comparison to 2022, the rising interest rates certainly dampened this year’s performance. However, given the underpinnings of our industry amid…
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 19
In this article: Section 34 — Signs and Outline Lighting. The CE Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or the explanations of individual requirements contained in the CEC Handbook, but will hopefully provide some help in navigating the code.
Trilliant Partners with the City of Cowansville to Pioneer Smart City Infrastructure
The City of Cowansville in south-central Quebec is the largest city in the Brome-Missisquoi region, with more than 15,000 residents. Despite being a smaller-sized city, it is known as an economic and industrial hub.
How Does This New Metric Relate to Requirements for Energy Star?
While LED Lighting Facts would be the first program to specifically list the lumen maintenance at 25,000 hours, that metric is derived from TM-21, LM-80, and in-situ temperature measurements, which is the same combination of testing and projections used by Energy Star.
Value of Building Permits Slipped in May
Following two months of double-digit gains in March and April, the total value of building permits issued in May fell 14.5% to $6.7 billion. Declines were recorded in five provinces, led by Ontario, which had posted a notable increase the previous month. The residential, industrial, institutional and commercial sectors were all affected.
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Alberta Municipalities EV Charging Installation Rebate
April 4, 2025 Alberta Municipalities are proud to provide financial rebates for applicants to purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations in Alberta as part of the Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) & Alberta Municipalities. The funding will cover up to 46% of your total project cost, which can… Read More…
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Industry Legend Bill Smith Retires
April 4, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada On March 25, Electrozad, a Sonepar Company, hosted a special retirement reception at Caesars Windsor for industry titan Bill Smith who marked an incredible 50-year career with the company. The reception was held in the elegant Caesars Ballroom, which featured an array of food stations and elegant decor. In… Read More…
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The Evolving Landscape of Energy Management in Buildings with Trilliant’s Steven Lupo: AMI, EV Charging, DERs & Beyond Metering
March 31, 2025 By Blake Marchand Late last year Trilliant announced partnerships with Oshawa Power and Milton Hydro to enable suite metering and advanced metering technology using their Smart Building Platform. Those partnerships were the jumping off point for my conversation with Steven Lupo, Managing Director, North America at Trilliant, a company with four decades of innovation in Canada… Read More…
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NSAA Fee Change Effective April 1, 2025
As of April 1, 2025, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s fees have changed due to the 1% reduction in HST in Nova Scotia. NSAA noted on their website that due to the number of references across various pages, you may still come across old fee amounts as they work through updating their website. Here is… Read More…
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Nominations Open for 2024 NETCO Leadership Excellence Award
Established in 2016, the NETCO Leadership Excellence award honours an industry training professional for his/her role for the success and their outstanding contributions to apprenticeship training and continuing electrical training. Read More…
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Munded Partners with Kane Test Equipment in Atlantic Canada
April 4, 2025 Munden Enterprises has announced a partnership with Kane Test Equipment to bring their test and measurement solutions to Atlantic Canada. “We are now excited to announce a new and promising partnership with Kane Test Equipment. Kane Test Equipment brings innovative solutions that align with our dedication to providing the best tools for… Read More…
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Nedco Announces Western Canadian Wire & Cable Sales Manager
April 4, 2025 Don Blake has joined Nedco as their Western Canadian Wire & Cable Sales Manager. “With over 20 years of experience in the Wire & Cable industry, Don brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our Nedco West team,” said the company on LinkedIn. “His focus will be on expanding our product… Read More…
