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Information Bulletin: Contractor Installation Permit Value Amendment Criteria
This information bulletin is being issued to clarify your legal obligation to obtain an appropriate permit for all regulated work being performed, the criteria and process for amending the value of an active permit, and the potential consequences for performing regulated work under a permit that does not reflect the correct value or scope of…
Opinion: Is the Proposed Merger of Guelph Hydro ad Electra the Real Deal?
Guelph council will be voting soon on the proposed merger with Alectra Utilities. So who or what is Alectra, and does the Guelph Council know enough about them?
CSA Group Lighting Center of Excellence Provides Single Location for Performance and Standards Testing
On December 2nd, 2021, CSA Group launched a new Lighting Center of Excellence in Irvine, California to serve North American Lighting Manufacturers.
Emergency Lighting: It’s Not About the Watts!
March 9, 2023 By Jeff Beare Emergency lighting is a critical aspect of building design that aims to provide illumination in the event of a power outage or other emergency situations. The National Building Code of Canada prescribes specific lighting levels and requirements for emergency lighting systems that are an average of 10 lx with not…
Secondary Network Arc Flash Case Study
Network crews were working in an electrical room tasked to install an 800 A disconnect for a temporary service on the network secondary. The 3-spot network was energized at 480 V on the secondary (34.5 kV on the primary) and all three network protectors were closed and serving load.
The Importance of Integrating New Graduates into the Workforce for Schneider Electric
July 11, 2023 By Blake Marchand Schneider Electric has a commitment to double the opportunities for interns, apprentices, and fresh graduates between 2021 and 2025, and train 1-million people in energy management. On May 29th, the company hosted an event at Toronto Metropolitan University to showcase their commitment to bringing younger generations into the workforce….
Information Bulletin: Contractor Installation Permit Value Amendment Criteria
This information bulletin is being issued to clarify your legal obligation to obtain an appropriate permit for all regulated work being performed, the criteria and process for amending the value of an active permit, and the potential consequences for performing regulated work under a permit that does not reflect the correct value or scope of…
Opinion: Is the Proposed Merger of Guelph Hydro ad Electra the Real Deal?
Guelph council will be voting soon on the proposed merger with Alectra Utilities. So who or what is Alectra, and does the Guelph Council know enough about them?
CSA Group Lighting Center of Excellence Provides Single Location for Performance and Standards Testing
On December 2nd, 2021, CSA Group launched a new Lighting Center of Excellence in Irvine, California to serve North American Lighting Manufacturers.
Emergency Lighting: It’s Not About the Watts!
March 9, 2023 By Jeff Beare Emergency lighting is a critical aspect of building design that aims to provide illumination in the event of a power outage or other emergency situations. The National Building Code of Canada prescribes specific lighting levels and requirements for emergency lighting systems that are an average of 10 lx with not…
Secondary Network Arc Flash Case Study
Network crews were working in an electrical room tasked to install an 800 A disconnect for a temporary service on the network secondary. The 3-spot network was energized at 480 V on the secondary (34.5 kV on the primary) and all three network protectors were closed and serving load.
The Importance of Integrating New Graduates into the Workforce for Schneider Electric
July 11, 2023 By Blake Marchand Schneider Electric has a commitment to double the opportunities for interns, apprentices, and fresh graduates between 2021 and 2025, and train 1-million people in energy management. On May 29th, the company hosted an event at Toronto Metropolitan University to showcase their commitment to bringing younger generations into the workforce….
Information Bulletin: Contractor Installation Permit Value Amendment Criteria
This information bulletin is being issued to clarify your legal obligation to obtain an appropriate permit for all regulated work being performed, the criteria and process for amending the value of an active permit, and the potential consequences for performing regulated work under a permit that does not reflect the correct value or scope of…
Opinion: Is the Proposed Merger of Guelph Hydro ad Electra the Real Deal?
Guelph council will be voting soon on the proposed merger with Alectra Utilities. So who or what is Alectra, and does the Guelph Council know enough about them?
CSA Group Lighting Center of Excellence Provides Single Location for Performance and Standards Testing
On December 2nd, 2021, CSA Group launched a new Lighting Center of Excellence in Irvine, California to serve North American Lighting Manufacturers.
Emergency Lighting: It’s Not About the Watts!
March 9, 2023 By Jeff Beare Emergency lighting is a critical aspect of building design that aims to provide illumination in the event of a power outage or other emergency situations. The National Building Code of Canada prescribes specific lighting levels and requirements for emergency lighting systems that are an average of 10 lx with not…
Secondary Network Arc Flash Case Study
Network crews were working in an electrical room tasked to install an 800 A disconnect for a temporary service on the network secondary. The 3-spot network was energized at 480 V on the secondary (34.5 kV on the primary) and all three network protectors were closed and serving load.
The Importance of Integrating New Graduates into the Workforce for Schneider Electric
July 11, 2023 By Blake Marchand Schneider Electric has a commitment to double the opportunities for interns, apprentices, and fresh graduates between 2021 and 2025, and train 1-million people in energy management. On May 29th, the company hosted an event at Toronto Metropolitan University to showcase their commitment to bringing younger generations into the workforce….
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NSAA Fee Change Effective April 1, 2025
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Munded Partners with Kane Test Equipment in Atlantic Canada
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