February 27, 2023 What if we could build our infrastructure—the places we live and work—to withstand the impacts of climate change? It would mean fewer injuries and deaths each year to our families and friends and billions of dollars saved on repair and recovery. In fact, weather-related insured catastrophic losses in Canada have totaled…
February 23, 2023 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has announced the industry’s year-end data, reporting that Canada’s wind and solar energy sectors grew significantly in 2022. “I am happy to see that, across Canada, the sector grew by an impressive 10.5% this year,” said Phil McKay, CanREA’s Senior Director, Technical and Utility Affairs. “Canada…
February 23, 2023 The Enphase Bidirectional EV Charger enables vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality. This product will leverage the power of grid-forming IQ8™ Microinverters and Ensemble™ energy management technology to seamlessly integrate into Enphase® home energy systems, and will enable homeowners to manage their solar, battery storage, and EV (electric vehicle) charging all from…
February 23, 2023 By Ariane Authier – Vice President of Trilliant Engineering, Hardware and Firmware The energy industry is experiencing a transition, and a major part of this is for greater sustainability. It’s an important pillar in our society’s desire to keep the planet a safe place for future generations. It’s also become a critical…
Guillevin Greentech is one of Canada’s largest distributors of renewable energy solutions. Established in 2016, this division of Guillevin offers Canadians everything they need to achieve their green tech goals through years of expertise, experience and service, as well as the company’s access to reliable inventory.
February 22, 2023 From February 7th-9th, 2023 Bartle & Gibson hosted their annual electrical Field Marketing Summit in Calgary, Alberta. Account managers, branch managers and other staff members joined from all regions for the event. The meetings consisted of presentations from some our team, valued partners, and from our marketing/buying group, Affiliated Distributors Canada. This…
February 22, 2023 By Elle Bremmer Recently, Quebec-based Ouellet Electric Heating Group announced their official Innovair Solutions rebrand. In mid-2021, Ouellet acquired the US-based company, Innovair, and now the parent company is rebranding and expanding under the new name. We talked with Louis Beaulieu, Innovair Solutions’ CEO, for more insight into the rebranding. You’ve had…
By Blake Marchand This ESA Technical Q&A is from ESA’s Annual License Holder Meeting for 2022. The meeting was held virtually on November, 23 of last year and is available to watch on YouTube. In the popular Technical Q&A portion, Keith Bartlett of the ESA answers questions submitted by license holders on a wide range…
By Michelle Branigan, CEO Electricity Human Resources Canada As more and more workers utilize remote work, some employers are looking to track how they spend their time when they’re out of sight. Concerns about productivity has resulted in HR managers researching employee monitoring software (also referred to as proof of work software). Employee monitoring software…
February 14, 2023 B.C.’s latest Labour Market Outlook forecasts more than one million job openings in the next decade, showing job and career opportunities that people of all ages can use to map out their education, skills training and career paths. “Despite the global economic challenges we’re facing, there are significant job opportunities for people…
February 14, 2023 In Alberta and Ontario, wind can now produce electricity at lower costs than natural-gas-fired power—with even more reductions on the horizon, according to a new report from Clean Energy Canada, which was informed by research commissioned from Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors. The Future of Solar and Wind Even without carbon pricing, wind power…
On February 6th and 7th Electro-Federation Canada sent a delegation of staff and members to Ottawa in an effort to engage with MPs and policy makers on the industry’s role in Canada’s efforts to reach net-zero goals.
February 9, 2023 Earn $150 to participate in the EV Smart Charging Pilot with FortisAlberta As more customers choose to drive electric vehicles (EVs), the overall demands on the electric grid will increase. FortisAlberta’s EV Smart Charging Pilot will provide insight into where and when residential EV charging is drawing large amounts of power from the…
February 9, 2023 Two dozen southern Alberta high school students are getting a better understanding of the trades – as well as potential future careers – by participating in Lethbridge College’s Introduction to the Trades Dual Credit Pathway Program. Presented in partnership with Career Transitions and area school divisions, the newly developed, 15-week course highlights all trades…
February 9, 2023 At the Sustainable Communities Conference, the federal government launched the call for applications for two new initiatives to accelerate green building retrofits: the Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI) and the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program (GNPP). Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative for Green Building Retrofits The $200-million Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative will invest in projects that support…
How do you estimate a project today? At its core, the function of estimating a construction project is much the same today as it has been throughout human history. Project costs and quantities must still be calculated just like they were when the great pyramids were built. What has changed dramatically is the time given towards creating an estimate.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
