New Incentive Program for Journeypersons Mentoring Apprentices in Nova Scotia
A new financial incentive in Nova Scotia recognizes the vital role certified trades professionals have in supporting and training apprentices.
STANDATA: Rule 2-024 Use of Approved Equipment – High Voltage Termination and Splice Kits
August 9, 2024 Purpose: To address issues with approval requirements for High Voltage Termination and Splice kits (HVTS) Discussion Electrical contractors and electrical safety codes officers have requested a provincial variance to accept HVTS kits that meet industry recognized testing requirements outlined in various standards from both manufacturers and other global recognized certification bodies and…
NEW Report: Supporting Retention for Indigenous Peoples in the Skilled Trades
August 1, 2024 This report introduces an inclusion framework designed to support and retain Indigenous Peoples, including Métis citizens, Inuit, and First Nations people, in the trades. The framework is grounded in the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples and aims to: This comprehensive approach is key to achieving success and empowerment for Indigenous Peoples in…
BC Hydro Rebates for Solar and Battery Storage
August 1, 2024 BC Hydro has introduced exciting new solar and battery rebate programs for customers across various sectors. These offers are tailored to different customer types, ensuring that homeowners, businesses, multi-family buildings, social housing providers, Indigenous communities, and remote microgrid communities can all benefit. Residential Single-Family Homes Rebates of up to $5,000 are available for…
Best Lighting Products High Bay LED Light Fixtures Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
August 1, 2024 Product Best Lighting High Bay LED Light Fixtures Issue Consumer products – Fire hazard What to do Immediately stop using the recalled products, inspect the fixture and contact Best Lighting Products to schedule a free inspection and onsite repair. Affected products This recall involves Best Lighting Products LEDFHB line of high bay…
Whitepaper: Understanding Furniture Power Codes
July 29, 2024 What Codes Dictate How a Furniture Device Can Be Installed and Used? Introduction: In today’s world of modern commercial spaces, access to convenient power, charging and data is a must-have amenity to accommodate the diverse charging needs of employees and patrons. With the proliferation of electrical devices in our daily lives, there…
New Consumer Guide Encourages Canadians to Go Solar
July 29, 2024 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) launched the 2024 edition of its highly anticipated annual Go Solar Guide today. This free consumer guide contains everything homeowners and small business owners need to know when planning their solar installation projects. The Go Solar Guide 2024 is available for free on CanREA’s website. CanREA’s Go…
Grounded in Ontario: Understanding Knob & Tube Wiring
July 29, 2024 While knob and tube wiring can be safe if properly installed and maintained, over time it can become a problem as newer wiring methods are intermixed and the system deteriorates. Karen Ras and Trevor Tremblay, Technical Advisor at the ESA, explain best practices for Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs) dealing with knob and…
Evolution and Innovation: Behind the Stelpro-Innovair Solutions Alliance with Pierre Huard and Louis Beaulieu
July 19, 2024 By Elle Bremmer Earlier this year, Stelpro and Innovair announced a strategic partnership to stregnthen their position in the North American market and support growth for both companies. The excitement surrounding the companies’ latest strategic alliance is evident in the lively conversation between Louis Beaulieu and Pierre Huard, CEOs of Innovair Solutions and Groupe Stelpro…
Decline in Investment in Single-Family Homes Moderates the Growth in Residential Construction for May
July 19, 2024 Month over month, investment in building construction edged up 0.8% to $20.8 billion in May, rebounding from a 2.0% decrease in April. Both residential (+0.9% to $14.4 billion) and non-residential (+0.6% to $6.4 billion) sectors rose slightly in May. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction was up 0.9% to $12.7 billion in May. Decline in…
Winds of Change Blowing a Bit Harder – Discussing Canadian Wholesaler Mergers & Acquisitions
July 19, 2024 By John Kerr & Owen Hurst The recent acquisition announcements in the past month or so represent a mix of new moves being made in the electrical distribution channel in Canada that we feel demands some close reflection. The landscape is changing dramatically and quickly with the recent M&A activity that included…
Investment in Building Contruction Down 2% for April, 2024
July 15, 2024 Investment in building construction decreased 2.0% to $20.5 billion in April compared with March. The residential sector declined 2.7% to $14.2 billion, while the non-residential sector fell 0.5% to $6.3 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction decreased 1.9% to $12.6 billion in April. Investment in residential sector declines Investment in residential building construction decreased by…
BC Weighs Markedly on the Decline in Total Residential Construction Intentions in May
July 15, 2024 In Canada, the total value of building permits was $11.7 billion in May, down 12.2% from a record high of $13.4 billion in April. British Columbia led the national decline in May with a significant drop of 50.7% after experiencing a record high for the total value of building permits issued in April. Excluding British Columbia,…
STANDATA: 2021 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 Section 6 – Number of Supply Services Permitted
July 15, 2024 This bulletin clarifies requirements for installations regarding the number of supply services permitted to be located on one unit of a building consisting of row housing for residential occupancies. There has been inconsistency in application of CE Code Part 1, Rule 6-102 regarding type and location where metering equipment is permitted to…
Video: A Look Back at ECAO’s 2024 AGM and Night at the Races
July 15, 2024 This video from ECAO takes a look back at their Annual General Meeting held earlier this year at Woodbine Racetrack.
FLO’s New EV Chargers: Discussing their Focus on Maintenance, Uptime, and the Impact of Reduced Demand Rates
July 2, 2024 FLO recently introduced two new EV chargers, a new FLO Home line and their DC fast charging offering, FLO Ultra. At this year’s EV & Charging Expo we spoke to Travis Allan, Chief Legal and Public Affairs Officer with FLO to gain some insight into the key elements of their new product…
