 November 10th, 2010 |
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Industry News
Ontario Celebrates Centennial Of Province's Electrification
It was on October 11, 1910, a century ago, that future Prime Minister Mackenzie King, Premier James Whitney and Adam Beck, the father of public power in Ontario, joined local dignitaries and hundreds of people to "switch on" Central Ontario, for the first time.
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Eaton Joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development; Membership in CEO-Led WBCSD Strengthens Sustainability Commitment
Eaton Corporation announces it has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), an invitation-only coalition of 200 leading global companies working to advance sustainable development. Read more...
Greenlee Rebrands its Extensive Line of Communications Products as Greenlee Communications
Greenlee, a Textron Inc. company announces the consolidation of its extensive line of communications products under one brand - Greenlee Communications. The process will start immediately and is expected to be completed over the next year. Read more...
Government of Canada Announces Funding for EQuilibrium™ Communities Project
A Toronto development is receiving Government of Canada support for the planning and design of a healthy, energy-efficient and sustainable community in the Regent Park area. Read more...
GE Lands Wind Turbine Deal to Power Suncor Energy's Largest Wind Energy Project with its Advanced 1.6 Megawatt Technology
GE announces an order from Suncor Energy for 55 of GE's advanced 1.6-megawatt wind turbines for one of the largest wind power projects in the province of Alberta. Read more...
Plutonic and GE Achieve Substantial Completion of Toba Montrose Hydroelectric Power Project in BC
Plutonic Power Corporation and GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE, announces the achievement of substantial completion of the Toba Montrose hydroelectric project, located near Powell River, BC. Read more...
CSA International Receives EPA Recognition Under Enhanced Energy Star Program
CSA International, a leading testing and certification organization, announces that it has received recognition by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Certification Body under the enhanced ENERGY STAR program and is doubling its capacity to accommodate the increased demand for energy efficiency qualification and verification services. Read more...
Siemens Energy Partners with Smart Meter Manufacturer EMH
In the lead-up to making its meter data communication protocol AMIS DLC available to the public in January 2011, Siemens Energy is working together with EMH metering GmbH & Co. KG, Wittenburg, Germany, in the field of smart metering. Read more...
Wi-Fi Alliance & HomePlug Powerline Alliance Collaborate on Connected Smart Home
The Wi-Fi Alliance® and the HomePlug® Powerline Alliance have entered into a liaison agreement to facilitate and promote the adoption of HomePlug powerline and Wi-Fi networking technologies in smart grid applications. Read more...
St. Lawrence College Takes the Lead with the Largest Post Secondary Solar Installation in Canada
One of the largest rooftop solar PV (photovoltaic) installations in Eastern Ontario is underway at St. Lawrence College at its Kingston and Brockville campuses, Chris Whitaker, President and CEO of St. Lawrence College announced. Read more...
CSA Group Announces New Business Model to Accelerate Global Growth and Expedite Testing and Certification Service Delivery
Ash Sahi, president and chief executive officer, CSA Group, announces a new operational structure designed to accelerate CSA Group's growth into expanding global markets while offering more efficient customer service. Read more...
Venture Lighting Institute Launches The Heavy Metal "V" Tour in U.S. and Canada
The heavy metal "V" tour definitely isn't the traditional road show. When you buy a ticket for one of these tour cities, you will get an album of new releases in metal halide education. Read more...
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Product Showcase
Sharp Solar's Ontario compliant panels are now available and are identical to many Sharp panels already in the industry. Starting with Sharp's SH-230-ON, this line will provide Ontario with the most reliable highest quality panel on the market. Sharp's SH-235-ON panel will follow closely behind. Using breakthrough technology, made possible by nearly 50 years of proprietary research and development, Sharp's ND- L230Q1 solar module incorporates an advanced surface texturing process to increase light absorption and improve efficiency. Read more...
Mersen Expands Surge-Trap SPD Line with More UL 1449 Approved Products
Mersen, formerly Ferraz Shawmut, introduces its new X series line of UL 1449 third edition approved surge protection devices (SPDs), the Surge-Trap Type 1 X-Series, which provide overvoltage protection for all locations in the facility with the smallest footprints available. Read more...
New Fluke i2500-18 and i2500-10 iFlex™ Current Probes Deliver Unprecedented Measurement Flexibility
Fluke Corporation introduces the new iFlex™ flexible current probes, designed to make current measurement easier, more convenient and more precise for electricians and industrial technicians. Read more...
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OSEA Community Power 2010
Toronto, Ontario
November 14-17, 2010
APPrO 2010
Toronto, Ontario
November 16-17, 2010
Manitoba AGM and Gala Evening
Winnipeg, Manitoba
November 20, 2010
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Toronto, Ontario
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Construct Canada
Toronto, Ontario
December 1, 2010
AEL Counterfeit Products Seminar
Calgary, Alberta
December 1, 2010
Solar Canada 2010 - CanSia Trade Show and Conference
Toronto, Ontario
December 6-7, 2010
BC Power Symposium
Vancouver, B.C.
January 25-26, 2011
AEL Learning EXPO
Red Deer, Alberta
March 24, 2011
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Mécanex / Climatex / Expolectriq / Éclairage
Montreal, Quebec
April 20-21, 2011
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