Crews break ground on SaskPower’s Chinook Power Station
January 18, 2017 - Work on SaskPower’s newest addition to its generation fleet, Chinook Power Station, kicked off earlier this month. “We know that the people of Saskatchewan deserve and expect...
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Hammond Power Solutions turns 100 years young
January 18, 2017 - Congratulations to Hammond Power Solutions (Guelph, Ont.), which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year... not bad for a company that started as a small,...
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WEBINAR • Arc Flash & Shock PPE 101 • FEB 2017
January 18, 2017 - Do arc flash and shock PPE requirements give you a migraine?Get your arc flash and shock PPE right the first time!Learn about picking your arc-rated gear, multiple hazards, and the...
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Danfoss names Ian Levergood new Electric Heating sales manager
January 18, 2017 - Danfoss, a manufacturer of electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, has appointed Ian Levergood...
View ArticleEscrow Bid Documents... not new, but worth a look • Dan Leduc
January 18, 2017 - A though not new, Escrow Bid Documents are being increasingly used in tender requirements for many public agencies and, in particular, municipalities.The process, which should show...
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GFP requirements for interconnected systems • Tatjana Dinic
January 18, 2017 - Ground fault protection (GFP) requirements in the CE Code are often misunderstood; FAQs range anywhere from the very basic to complicated engineered schemes.GFP is needed for solidly...
View ArticleFour 2017 personnel changes at National Safety Apparel
January 19, 2017 - National Safety Apparel (NSA) kicks off 2017 with a number of new appointments.Larry Ensign joins the team as director of sales and Tracy Linton has been promoted from director of...
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When electrical product does not meet Canadian safety standards
January 20, 2017 - Occasionally, an organization or individual becomes aware of a consumer or commercial product that appears unsafe, or does not appear to be a legitimate product properly&For...
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The 5 Shades of Green of electric heat
January 20, 2017 - While this article is intended for the end user (homeowner), we feel it can serve as an excellent tool for selling clients on the idea of&There has never been a better time to...
View ArticleCode conundrum January 2017 • Ray Yousef
January 20, 2017 - Tackle the code conundrum if you dare!QUESTION 1Where non-metallic sheathed cable is exposed, switch, outlet and tap devices of insulating material can be used without boxes.a) True...
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Dennison joins Hammond Mfg. as Ontario datacom product manager
January 20, 2017 - Hammond Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Guelph, Ont.) welcomed Patricia Dennison as its new datacom product manager for Ontario.Patricia has over 16 years of experience working in wholesale...
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Energy savings in this crystal ball: Fusion Energy & Nedco suit up hotel...
January 20, 2017 - With a name like Hotel Le Crystal, this five-star Montreal building is all about the luminosity. So when the time came to revamp its lighting in&So not only did the upgrade have...
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WARNING: Incorrect temperature code ratings on Noribachi high-bay luminaires
January 20, 2017 - Intertek has issued a warning about the Noribachi Corporation LED high-bay luminaire for use in hazardous locations (Class I Division 2 Groups A-D Product Class II&The product...
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Connectrac hires Michael Brennan as Canada sales manager
January 20, 2017 - Michael Brennan has joined Connectrac as the regional sales manager for Canada and upstate New York.He comes with 17 years of sales management experience within the building...
View ArticleWheatland Tube parent Zekelman acquiring Western Tube
January 20, 2017 - Zekelman Industries recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. (and other minority shareholders) for Wheatland Tube...
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RECALL: Shoreline Marine liquid electrical tape for labelling
January 20, 2017 - Big Game International (BGI) is recalling Shoreline Marine liquid electrical tape with model number SL57589 and UPC code 013893657589 after Health Canada's inspection program...
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Lighting Controls Association publishes 2017 guide for open offices
January 20, 2017 - The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) has published a basic guide to applying lighting controls to open office spaces.LCA says hoteling, hot-desking and other open office design...
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PowerStream donates over $205,000 to United Way in 2016
January 23, 2017 - PowerStream says its 2016 Employee United Way Campaign was one of the company’s most successful to date, resulting in a near record-setting donation of $205,145 that&The...
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“Thousands of green jobs” promised by Alberta’s Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel
January 24, 2017 - A new energy efficiency report, “Getting it right: A more energy-efficient Alberta” aims to provide the province with a roadmap “for creating jobs, diversifying the economy&“As...
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FLO and Nissan to drive EV adoption across Canada
January 24, 2017 - The FLO electric vehicle charging network (operated by AddÉnergie) has partnered with Nissan Canada to “encourage and ease EV adoption throughout the country”.“With this partnership,...
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