Latest Articles
-
4 in 5 Canadians See Electrifying Public Transit as Key to Advancing Climate Action, Schneider Electric Survey Finds
December 13, 2024 Schneider Electric has released new survey findings showing Canadians are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of traditional public transit emissions. According to the survey, 83 per cent of Canadians recognize the need for electrified transit to support a sustainable future and are seeking actionable and innovative solutions to ease the nation’s… Read More…
-
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 24 — Health Care Areas
December 6, 2024 By William (Bill) Burr[i] The 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… Read More…
-
New White Paper from Helukabel: Five Key Elements for Higher Cable Durability in Drag Chains
December 6, 2024 When designing and constructing drag chains, users often ask, “why do I need special cables for this?” High loads such as bending, abrasion, and millions of motion cycles are quite demanding on cables and call for solutions that are perfectly tailored to each specific application. In Helukable’s new white paper, “Five Key… Read More…
-
Save on Energy Ontario Industrial Focused Programs
December 6, 2024 As part of the IESO’s reliability toolkit, industrial energy efficiency is a valuable resource that helps reduce demand. Save on Energy Ontario offers industrial-focused programs, as well as training and support, to help industries improve their energy efficiency and energy management practices to cut costs, increase competitiveness and improve grid reliability. “Ontario’s… Read More…
Changing Scene
-
Chuck Cartmill Announces Retirement as CEO of LED Roadway Lighting
December 13, 2024 LED Roadway Lighting (LRL) has announced that Chuck Cartmill will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2025. Since founding the company in 2002 as C-Vision, Chuck has played an instrumental role in growing LED Roadway Lighting from its modest beginnings in an empty building with one employee into a… Read More…
-
Statement on Behalf of Trio of North American Electrical Industry Associations in Support of Free Trade in Electrical Goods Between Canada, Mexico and the United States
December 13, 2024 Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and Cámara Nacional de Manufacturas Eléctricas (CANAME) issued the following statement in support of free trade in electrical industry goods between Canada, Mexico, and the United States: “The North American electrical industry powers the economies of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The electrical… Read More…
-
EFC 2024 Award of Excellence: Vladimir Gagachev of Eaton
December 13, 2024 By Electro-Federation Canada The Electro-Federation Canada’s Award of Excellence is a peer-recognized distinction that celebrates outstanding contributions to our industry in the areas of codes, standards, and regulations. This award is not just a recognition of technical expertise, but a tribute to leadership, integrity, and a commitment to advancing the EFC electrical… Read More…
-
2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code is Now Available
The 2024 edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) has been finalized and is now available for purchase. The updated Electrical Safety Code regulation comes into effect on May 1, 2025. Read More…