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Grounded in Ontario Episode 13 – Hot Topics

July 2, 2024

Trevor Tremblay, Technical Advisor at Electrical Safety Authority, highlights some of the trends he’s seeing in the field and addresses your questions about emerging challenges.

In this episode, Karen Ras and Trevor Tremblay, Technical Advisor at the ESA, return to discuss some hot topics and important developments every Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC) needs to hear, including changes in meter base standards, issues with ventilated transformers, the rise of permanent holiday lighting, and the complexities of installing designer receptacles.

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ESA Highlights Proactive Maintenance as Part of Building Safety Month

June 8, 2026 Much of Ontario’s housing stock is aging, and the risks are becoming harder to ignore. More than 𝟴𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗹𝗱. Between 2019 and 2023, there was an 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝟮 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 in aging multi-unit residential buildings, with the potential…

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BC Hydro Power Smart 2.0: New Funding and Energy Savings Opportunities for Businesses

June 8, 2026 BC Hydro is making its largest-ever investment in energy efficiency with the launch of Power Smart 2.0, a $1-billion plan designed to help British Columbians reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and support the province’s growing electricity needs. While homeowners will benefit from expanded rebates and energy-saving programs, some of the biggest opportunities may…

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ESA, ISEAD Licensing & Training Grant for Indigenous Electricians

June 8, 2026 Supporting Indigenous Electricians on the Path to Becoming a Master Electrician and Licensed Electrical Contractor in Ontario The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), in partnership with Indigenous Skills, Employment, Apprenticeship, and Development (ISEAD), is offering a Licensing & Training Grant to support Indigenous journeyperson electricians in Ontario who are pursuing their Master Electrician (ME)…

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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition: Section 64 — Renewable Energy Systems

Rule 64-000notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the Code and applies to the installation of renewable energy systems, energy production systems, energy storage systems and batteries.

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Open Letter: Specifying Electrical Conduit for Critical Facilities

June 5, 2026 Dear Industry Professionals, When specifying electrical conduit for critical facilities, such as hospitals and data centers, the finish on your raceway system is just as crucial as its structural integrity. Many non-domestic steel products use electroplated zinc coatings that harbor a hidden, expensive liability: zinc whiskers. These microscopic, electrically conductive metallic filaments…

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Engagement Begins on Prompt-Payment Legislation in BC

June 1, 2026 Engagement is now open to support the implementation of the new Construction Prompt Payment Act, which is designed to ensure fair, on-time payment for contractors and subcontractors. Engagement is taking place through the B.C. Construction Prompt Payment Act discussion paper. This paper has been distributed to partners in the construction industry to collect…

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June 8, 2026 BC Hydro is making its largest-ever investment in energy efficiency with the launch of Power Smart 2.0, a $1-billion plan designed to help British Columbians reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and support the province’s growing electricity needs. While homeowners will benefit from expanded rebates and energy-saving programs, some of the biggest opportunities may Read More…
ESA, ISEAD Licensing & Training Grant for Indigenous Electricians

June 8, 2026 Supporting Indigenous Electricians on the Path to Becoming a Master Electrician and Licensed Electrical Contractor in Ontario The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), in partnership with Indigenous Skills, Employment, Apprenticeship, and Development (ISEAD), is offering a Licensing & Training Grant to support Indigenous journeyperson electricians in Ontario who are pursuing their Master Electrician (ME) Read More…
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition: Section 64 — Renewable Energy Systems

Rule 64-000notes that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the Code and applies to the installation of renewable energy systems, energy production systems, energy storage systems and batteries. Read More…
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June 5, 2026 Dear Industry Professionals, When specifying electrical conduit for critical facilities, such as hospitals and data centers, the finish on your raceway system is just as crucial as its structural integrity. Many non-domestic steel products use electroplated zinc coatings that harbor a hidden, expensive liability: zinc whiskers. These microscopic, electrically conductive metallic filaments Read More…

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Skills Ontario Celebrates Team Ontario Winning 38 Medals at Skills Canada National Competition 2026

June 8, 2026 After two days of showcasing their skills, youth on Team Ontario are returning home from Skills Canada National Competition 2026 with 308 medals. At a Closing Ceremony on May 30th following the Skills Canada National Competition in Toronto, which took place from May 28th to May 29th, Team Ontario took home 38 Read More…
Spartan Controls Opens New facility in Kitimat to Support Growing Industrial and Energy Sector Demand

June 8, 2026 Spartan Controls, a leading provider of industrial automation solutions, is proud to announce the opening of a new facility in Kitimat. The service centre expands Spartan’s presence in Northwestern British Columbia to support the region’s rapidly growing industrial and energy sector. The new facility strengthens Spartan’s ability to deliver local support to Read More…
Laurentide Controls Acquires C. Latendresse Inc., Reinforcing its Integrated Industrial Electrical Offering in Eastern Canada

June 8, 2026 Laurentide Controls is proud to announce the acquisition of C. Latendresse Inc., an industrial and commercial electrical contractor founded in 1976, based in Charlemagne, QC. The transaction closed on May 25, 2026. A Targeted Strategic Reinforcement This acquisition is the result of a strategic convergence: Laurentide brings to C. Latendresse Inc. the Read More…
ESA Highlights Proactive Maintenance as Part of Building Safety Month

June 8, 2026 Much of Ontario’s housing stock is aging, and the risks are becoming harder to ignore. More than 𝟴𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗹𝗱. Between 2019 and 2023, there was an 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝟮 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 in aging multi-unit residential buildings, with the potential Read More…

This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.

Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.