November 11, 2022 If emissions targets are to be met, nearly everything that currently runs on fossil fuels will have to switch to electricity. As a result, demand for copper will grow at a rate never seen before in history. That is why Indeco by Nexans, a leading electrical conductor manufacturing company in Peru, held the…
November 11, 2022 In the Electricity Supply Plan 2023–2032 (in French only) that it filed with the Régie de l’énergie, Hydro-Québec anticipates an increase of 25 terawatthours (TWh) or 14% in Québec’s electricity demand over the 2022–2032 period. This increase is due to several factors, many of which relate to the energy transition: *TWh: one billion…
November 11, 2022 Trevor Tremblay, technical advisor at ESA, returns to finish the list of the most common defects recorded – and explains how LECs can be prepared to avoid them in their work As a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), your defect ratio is one of the factors in determining the risk ranking for risk…
November 11, 2022 Following the last episodes in Spain and in the USA, Sonepar heads to Italy to hear their story: success stories, stories from entrepreneurs, stories of Growth, Sonepar is happy to make their journeys the focus of this web series. “Thank you to Filippo d’Aquino, Franceso Sferra, Ezio Trillini, and Andrea Bernardinello for…
November 11, 2022 In order to deal with the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, Hydro-Québec has adopted a Climate Change Adaptation Plan based on a major reflection and analysis process involving experts from all business segments. It proposes concrete measures and actions to put in place to anticipate, mitigate and effectively manage the effects…
November 11, 2022 Schneider Electric along with Footprint Project have announced their work to develop and deploy mobile, cloud-connected microgrids for disaster relief was named to TIME’s List of Best Inventions of 2022 which features “200 extraordinary innovations changing our lives.” In the wake of extreme weather disasters, the collective teams developed rapidly deployable clean energy microgrids for impacted…
By William (Bill) Burr The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document. This is not intended to replace the notes in Appendix B or the explanations of…
November 10, 2022 Schneider Electric Canada held an industry panel earlier in November with customers to discuss pathways to diversity, equity and inclusion in the energy sector. Hear the professional and personal stories of remarkable leaders in the industry as they share guidance on how to build a career in this exciting industry that is…
November 8, 2022 By Blake Marchand Hosted by HGTV’s Chip Wade, the Seventh Elite Trades IDEAL National Championships wrapped up this Sunday in Tampa, Florida with top apprentices and pros taking home a just under $200,000 in prize money. The Canadian contingent fell short of the podium but put forth an impressive effort, as 6…
Estimating is the foundation of any successful electrical contracting business. It is often overlooked though, due to its rapid turnaround nature and lack of direct revenue stream for contractors. However, proper investment in estimating is the key to business development, expansion and longevity.
There’s no shortage of options when selecting a commercial lighting control system.
During disasters and emergencies, community centres often become comfort centres (places where people gather, access resources like food or power, and share information).
The official launch of the Smartflower Microgrid (MG) marked another milestone for the future of green technology in Saskatchewan.
Schneider Electric announced the debut of six new solutions at its annual North American Innovation Summit.
High employee turnover can cost businesses much more than just money. So how can you ensure you don’t lose valuable staff members? It starts with creating a positive work culture where your team members can grow and develop their careers.
In step with the larger trend of consolidation in B2B distribution, Sonepar has been very active in acquisitions since 2021. The global electrical distributor recently released a “Growth Stories” video series, including a story featuring perspectives from entrepreneurial leaders of Sonepar-acquired companies in the US.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
