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Through additional financial incentives for participants bundling efficiency measures and new technology types, the Comprehensive Energy Savings (CES) stream supports facilities that are aiming to achieve deeper emissions reductions and energy savings. Participants that bundle smaller capital investments into a bigger investment package will benefit from increased incentives and greater long-term results, such as increased…
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March 7, 2025 In February, EFC’s Government Relations Committee and EFC’s Board of Directors met to develop a position for EFC in response to tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States government. Board members agreed that maintaining free trade or securing an exemption for Canadian and American electrical products, would be the favourable outcome for all EFC members, ensuring…
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When considering annual salary by company size the 200-599 employee range has the highest average salary. However, based on prior analysis, smaller companies are trending upward in regards to median annual salary.
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Performing electrical work without an electrical contractor’s licence and failing to apply for an electrical inspection has led to a five-day jail sentence and $50,000 in penalties for an Ontario contractor.
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Through additional financial incentives for participants bundling efficiency measures and new technology types, the Comprehensive Energy Savings (CES) stream supports facilities that are aiming to achieve deeper emissions reductions and energy savings. Participants that bundle smaller capital investments into a bigger investment package will benefit from increased incentives and greater long-term results, such as increased…
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October 7, 2024 Leaders and experts from the electrical industry gathered in Victoria, BC, September 5-6th, at the picturesque Inn at Laurel Point for the annual National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) educational conference and trade show. As part of the event, NETCO presented their 2023 Leadership Excellence Award to Geordie Walsh of IBEW 625 Halifax,…
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Electrical Contractor Median Salary By Company Size
When considering annual salary by company size the 200-599 employee range has the highest average salary. However, based on prior analysis, smaller companies are trending upward in regards to median annual salary.
Ontario Contractor Faces Jail Time and $50,000 in Fines for Illegal Electrical Work
Performing electrical work without an electrical contractor’s licence and failing to apply for an electrical inspection has led to a five-day jail sentence and $50,000 in penalties for an Ontario contractor.
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