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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 26
Section 26 is a general section of the code and applies to the installation of all electrical equipment. Appendix B contains important additional helpful notes. This section is divided into several parts, with the general rules 26-002 to 26-012 applying to all electrical equipment and additional parts for specific types of equipment. Read More…
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Manitoba Introduces $1.5M in Grants for Low-Carbon Projects – Application Deadline Jan 25
January 9, 2025 The Manitoba government is investing $1.5 million in the Climate Action Fund to support a low-carbon future, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “We are firmly committed to taking real action to tackle climate change and we have been working hard to have a positive impact on the environment… Read More…
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ECABC’s 2024 Innovation Award Nominations Now Open
January 9, 2025 The second annual ECABC Innovation Award will be presented at ECABC’s AGM & Conference Gala Dinner in Victoria on June 13, 2025. The Award highlights a project completed during 2024 that exemplifies the use of innovation in electrical construction to improvise a task, solve a problem or significantly improve a project (i.e…. Read More…
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Code Quiz: Section 22 – Locations in Which Corrosive Liquids, Vapours, or Excessive Moisture are Likely to be Present
Tom decides to add chickens and egg production to his cattle farming operation. He adds a chicken coup to the barn where he houses his cattle. The coup is suitably cut off from the barn and will contain an electric heater, luminaires and switches. Read More…
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Mattr Completes Acquisition of AmerCable, Establishing US Wire and Cable Manufacturing Footprint
January 10, 2025 Mattr Corp. has announced that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of AmerCable Incorporated [see press release], which now forms part of Mattr’s Connection Technologies reporting segment. Under the terms of the transaction, Mattr has acquired all of the outstanding shares of AmerCable from Nexans USA Inc. for a purchase price… Read More…
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Ontario Launches New Energy Efficiency Programs
January 10, 2025 The Ontario government is launching new energy efficiency programs, including the new Home Renovation Savings Program. The programs are part of a new $10.9 billion, 12-year investment in energy efficiency. The new Home Renovation Savings Program will launch on January 28, 2025, and offer rebates of up to 30 per cent for home energy… Read More…
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The Government of Yukon Pauses the Affordable Heat Pump Program Due to High Demand
January 9, 2025 The Affordable Heat Pump Program (AHPP) is fully subscribed through 2025, with 84 households receiving heat pumps through the program since the program launched on December 19, 2024. The rapid uptake of the program exceeded expectations, demonstrating Yukoners’ interest in switching to more efficient electric heating sources that result in lower utility… Read More…
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Jesse Spring of Primary Engineering and Construction Named EHRC 2024 Leader of the Year
January 6, 2025 Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is thrilled to announce Jesse Spring, CEO of Primary Engineering and Construction, as the recipient of the 2024 Leader of the Year Award. EHRC proudly recognizes Jesse for his leadership, which is built on excellence and powering growth. Jesse’s journey with Primary began in 2008 as an… Read More…
