Years of Experience for Master Electricians
Master electricians in the early stages of their career represent only 6% of all master electricians. See the percentages for master electricians in the mid, experienced and late career categories.
Electrical Inspections with a Thermal Camera
Infrared thermal cameras are a great additional to a preventive maintenance program. They’re easy to use and can help you find where issues are within your electrical system. Thermal cameras often have a point-and-shoot design with the IR image displayed on a screen on the back of the camera.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I
Rule 28-000 – Scope states that Section 28 – Motors and Generators is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the installation, wiring methods, conductors, protection, and control of all motors and generators.
Taking a Closer Look at the Trilliant Libra Smart Meter with Steven Lupo
Trilliant, an international provider of utility solutions for advanced metering and smart grid systems, recently announced a custom-made product for the North American market with the release of its Trilliant Libra Series Edge-Ready Smart Electric Meter.
Starting the New Year with a Focus on Mental Health
While most of us were glad to see the end of 2020, ringing in the new year felt a little different this year. Most of us were celebrating in our “bubbles” — missing family and friends, having not seen them for months or, in my own case, over a year.
Environmental and Clean Tech Products Sector Grew 2X the Pace of Economy in 2019
The gross domestic product (GDP) generated by the environmental and clean technology products sector grew 3.5% from 2018 to 2019 — twice the pace in real (volume) terms compared with the total Canadian economy (+1.6%).
Discussing AEA’s First Virtual Electrical Learning Expo with Tara Ternes
“It was amazing,” Alberta Electrical Alliance CEO Tara Ternes said of their first Virtual Electrical Learning Expo. “It was a built from scratch platform, based on our 26-years of experience doing the Expo,” so it certainly didn’t go without its challenges. “Going forward it will be much easier,” she said, adding that they learned a lot in the process of putting together and putting on the event virtually with Ivy Design, a marketing firm based out of Calgary, Alberta.
Average Pay by City for Industrial Electricians
This survey shows average hourly pay by city for industrial electricians specializing in programmable logic controllers and automation. Of those surveyed, Edmonton is 15% above, while Toronto is right on the national average.
Skills Ontario CEO Ian Howcroft Discusses Expanding Their Efforts and Going Virtual During the Pandemic
The Ontario government recently announced a major investment in the skilled trades and a revamped apprenticeship program, a move that was applauded by Skills Ontario. Skills Canada/Ontario will play big role in that mandate when it comes to increasing awareness of the opportunities the skill trades presents to young people.
Discussing the Importance of Licensing and Safety with ESA’s Soussanna Karas
Soussanna Karas is ESA’s Director of Licensing. Part of her role, which she took on in January 2020, is to manage the ESA licensing department.
Canada’s Green Building Engine: Market Impact and Opportunities in a Critical Decade
This report serves as the definitive account of the impacts of – and opportunities offered by – Canada’s green building industry today and in the coming critical decade. It quantifies the industry’s growth and significant and far-reaching economic, environmental, and social contributions.
Average Pay by City for Residential Electricians
This survey shows average hourly pay by city for electricians operating in the residential sector. Of those surveyed, Residential Electricians in Calagary earn 18.9% above the national average.
CSA Z462 2021 Edition Technical Committee Meeting
COVID-19 has changed the way we meet. For the second time in 2020 the CSA Z462 Technical Committee met virtually via the Internet. The second meeting this year was held on October 27, 2020 to review the committee’s mail ballot voting on the changes related to the 2021 edition and approve it for publishing.
Lind Equipment’s New Apollo UVC LED System Proven to Kill SARS-CoV-2
Newly developed LED decontamination technology from Lind Equipment has been proven to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Lind’s Apollo UVC LED system is the first Canadian-designed UVC LED system proven effective against the virus that causes COVID-19.
Investment in Building Construction Edged Down 0.4% in October
Total investment in building construction edged down 0.4% to $15.2 billion in October, following a 1.5% decrease in September. Investment in the non-residential sector fell for the fourth consecutive month in October, remaining below pre-COVID-19 levels. Conversely, investment in the residential sector continued to strengthen for the sixth straight month.
2020: Powering Through, Together
If the events of this year have shown us anything, it’s that the Canadian electricity sector is resilient. As a sector providing an essential service 24/7/365, those who work in the sector have long had that “storm mentality” and are ready for extreme weather or other crisis scenarios.
