Global Standards Kept 74,000+ Wind Workers Safe in 2018
A group of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers and owners have re-affirmed their commitment to use globally recognized minimum safety training standards for workers across the world.
Wind Energy On Track to Add 1,000 MW of New Capacity in 2019
Canada’s wind energy industry further expanded its installed capacity in 2018, while solidifying its status as the lowest-cost source of new electricity generation. Newly commissioned projects brought total national wind energy capacity to close to 13,000 megawatts (MW).
Researchers Develop New Flexible Solar Cells
A joint research team has developed a new type of highly flexible and stable solar cell that could be used in wearable electronics.
Hong Kong Spring Lighting Fair — What’s in It for Us
This was my first time at the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), and the 11th occasion of this event, which was organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
IoT Challenges and Opportunities for Electrical Contractors, Part 1
Electrical contractors are approaching a tipping point in terms of pursuing roles and opportunities in the growing market of smart buildings, says a new report from Electri International. But alongside these opportunities are some non-traditional business challenges.
Sleeman Breweries Increases Production Capacity by 50 Percent in Two Weeks with Virtualized Process Automation System
Ten years ago, tourists looking for a taste of the local life in Southern Canada may have asked for one of the region’s best wines. Today, it’s all about craft beer.
Using the TM-21 Calculator Tool to Calculate LED Lumen Maintenance
How do you use the TM-21 calculator tool to calculate LED lumen maintenance at 25,000 hours, 15,000 hours, or 10,000 hours?
Average Electrical Forman’s Pay by City
Median pay for an electrical foreman working in Edmonton is $21,000 above the national median salary of $90,000.
Industrial Internet Consortium Announces Practitioner’s Guide for Assessing the Maturity of IoT System Security
The Industrial Internet Consortium, now incorporating OpenFog, announces the Security Maturity Model (SMM) Practitioner’s Guide, which provides detailed actionable guidance enabling IoT stakeholders to assess and manage the security maturity of IoT systems.
Respecting the Skilled Trades with Andrew Smith of Leslie & Palmer
At just 29, Andrew Smith is already a 10-year veteran of the electrical industry, working as a foreman for Leslie & Palmer Electrical Contractors, a unionized electrical contracting company out of Ajax, Ontario.
Eight Tips for Lighting Cybersecurity
Connectivity enables LED lighting to go far beyond illumination and energy savings to offer revolutionary new capabilities and value for occupants, cost reductions, quality lighting, and business process improvement.
EHRC Workforce in Motion Report: 20,500 New Workers Needed Before 2022
In a recent interview with the The National Post, Electricity Human Resources Canada CEO Michelle Branigan said the need for workers in Canada’s electricity industry is “extremely critical.”
Common Health Benefits for Electricians
67% of electricans have medical benefits; 30% of electricians have no health benefits at all.
An Enlightened Approach to Lighting with Frank Luk of Energy Efficient Lighting
Energy Efficient Lighting is a LED lighting manufacturer with nearly 30 years of industry experience. One that was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and responsibility to future generations.
Distinctive Luminaires Complete Striking Tire and Mechanic Shop Revamp
The family business of Desharnais Pneus et Mécanique has been a cornerstone of the Quebec region for over 70 years. Its main location occupies more than 85,000 sq.ft., making it the largest service centre of its kind in Quebec.
LED Downlight Fixtures Explained
Downlights are all-purpose lighting as they are used as a component of a good lighting plan in most lighting projects. A downlight is most often used to provide general lighting in a specific space. But how do you pick the downlight that you need in your space? There are so many options out there.
