Sean Freeman: Master Electrician and Technician Delegate for the Red Cross ER Unit
Sean Freeman is a vibrant, enthusiastic and selfless individual who has taken his trade expertise beyond that of a traditional career.
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Average Hourly Rates for Power Distribution Workers by Gender
Men are still receiving a substantially higher hourly rate than women in Canada’s power distributon sector.
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Q3 Residential Construction Up 9.1% YOY
Investment in residential construction totalled $35.8 billion in the third quarter, up 9.1% compared with the same period in 2016 and the largest increase since the fourth quarter of 2012.
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Six Works Produced by Montreal Partnership Program Have Toured 20 Cities in a Year
After its first full year, the Quartier des Spectacles Partnerships program for the export of its public art installations is a clear success…
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Unlocking the Value of the Canadian Electrical Code With Training
The Canadian Electrical Code, Part I is a key component of Canada’s electrical safety system. Its value comes from its ability to facilitate innovation and create economic opportunities while helping to ensure public and worker safety. Although the code is updated every three years to reflect advances in technology and other major developments, the frequency of these updates and the sheer number of changes in each edition can make it challenging for you to keep up on the job. Choosing the right training program helps you to quickly understand the new requirements so you can unlock the value of the code.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 31
62-000 Scope states that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to the installation of electric heating systems for space heating, surface heating and other electric heating system applications. Appendix B and the CE Code Handbook provide additional information.
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Innovative Automation, Growing Locally and Globally
Automation companies are drivers of innovation, and have penetrated near every industry and geographic region across Canada, be it big cities or small towns. And they continue to grow in terms of the technological advancements they drive and the within the communities they support.
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Average Power Distribution Salaries by City
Edmonton and Calgary have the highest annual salary for power distribution workers, at about $90,000. Halifax comes in last at $58,958
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7 Unusual Tips to Winterize Your Car or Truck
You see a lot of articles this time of year recommending some common sense things you should do to protect your vehicle and yourself in the bitter cold winter weather.
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Emerson Withdraws Proposal to Acquire Rockwell Automation
Emerson has announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Rockwell Automation for $225 per share. The Rockwell Board of Directors had rejected the latest offer made by Emerson.
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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?
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Convergent Energy + Power Completes Energy Storage Project in Bolton, ON
Convergent Energy + Power has announced that it has finished construction on a first-of-its-kind energy storage system. The project is designed to reduce Global Adjustment demand charges, which account for up to 70% of electricity bills for some customers in Ontario. The project is anticipated to reduce electricity cost on the load it addresses by 15-30% per year starting in 2018.
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SaskPower Updates Progress on Renewable Electricity
SaskPower is making progress on its path towards a cleaner future and its goal of doubling the percentage of renewable electricity generation capacity by 2030.
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Average Salaries for Power Distribution Workers
Power distribution workers on the East Coast have a lower annual income compared to the rest of Canada. Alberta leads at $90,757.
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Investment in New Housing Up 8.9% in September YOY
Increases in new housing investment were reported in eight provinces, with the largest gains in Alberta (+$154.3 million), Ontario (+$126.5 million) and Quebec (+$102.4 million).
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Lighting Control Networking 101
Networked lighting control systems are all the rage these days. Rightfully so, given their enormous capability to control luminaires…
