Bidirectional EV Charger

Enphase Bidirectional EV Charger Demonstration

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…

Sustainable Business Practices are an Obligation to Future Generations

Sustainable Business Practices are an Obligation to Future Generations

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…

Bartle & Gibson’s 2023 Electrical Field Marketing Summit Recap

Bartle & Gibson’s 2023 Electrical Field Marketing Summit Recap

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…

Innovair Solutions Rebrand

Louis Beaulieu Discusses Innovair Solutions Rebrand

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…

Remote Work: To Monitor or Not to Monitor, That is the Question.

Remote Work: To Monitor or Not to Monitor, That is the Question.

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…

SolarWindReport

Solar and Wind with Battery Storage are Set to Produce Cheaper Electricity than Natural Gas in Alberta and Ontario: Report

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…

Smart

Fortis Alberta 2023 Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Pilot

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…

Lethbridge

Lethbridge College launches Intro to Trades dual credit program

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…

Federal Government Announces Calls for Applications for Green Building Retrofits to Enable Climate Action

Federal Government Announces Calls for Applications for Green Building Retrofits to Enable Climate Action

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…

ESA

ESA Warns of Lichtenberg Wood Burning Machines Sold by Various Sellers Online

February 8, 2023 The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is notifying the public about unapproved and dangerous electrical products offered for sale to Ontario customers by Lichtenberg Wood Burning and Conestoga Works LLC.  These products are unapproved, have not been tested for compliance with any Canadian Safety Standards and do not bear any recognized Canadian certification…

The Order Board

The Order Board

By Keith Sones I found my first “big money” job in 1987. It was a dream come true, at least for a time. The 1980s and early 1990s were difficult for many.  After the crushing inflation of the late 1970s interest rates climbed into the stratosphere, dragging mortgage rates along for the bumpy ride.  Thousands…