 November 25th, 2010 |
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Industry News
ZigBee Smart Energy Makes Electric Outlets Smart
Energy Optimizers Limited (EOL) has launched a new ZigBee Smart Energy version of its existing plug-in electricity meter for the Canadian market that can help utilities and households understand better the load demand on the grid. Read more...
Counterfeit Electrical Products Webinar, Sponsored by GE Energy, Industrial Solutions
GE and Electrical Contractor Magazine invite you to attend a a free industry webinar on Counterfeit Products on Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 at 11 a.m EST. Register today and make the commitment to GET REAL! Read more...
Belden to Acquire Industrial Networking Technology Leader GarrettCom
Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission critical applications, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GarrettCom, a leading provider of advanced industrial networking products and smart grid solutions. Read more...
Philips Lighting Canada Supports Health and Well Being in our Community
In a series of fundraising events throughout the year, the employees of Philips Lighting Canada raised more than $2,000 for The SickKids Foundation. Read more...
Best Buy and Eaton Team with Mitsubishi Motors to Provide Charging Station Logistics for New "i" Electric Vehicle
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. announces that the nation's largest electronics retailer and tech services provider, Best Buy Co., Inc., and power management company, Eaton Corporation, will collaborate with Mitsubishi Motors to help facilitate and enhance electric vehicle ownership for the automotive consumer. Read more...
CENTROSOLAR Expands Operations in Canada, Bringing Tradition of German Excellence in Engineering to Rapidly Growing PV Market
Building on its strong presence in European and US solar markets, CENTROSOLAR Group AG, based in Munich Germany, announces the opening of CENTROSOLAR Canada, establishing an increased commitment to the Canadian photovoltaics market. Read more...
CEA Recognizes Hydro One Networks Inc. and Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited for Excellence in Sustainability Performance
Hydro One Networks Inc. and Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited were recognized for outstanding performance on sustainable development under the Canadian Electricity Association's (CEA) Sustainable Electricity program. Read more...
GE & Partners Announce Five $100,000 Innovation Award Winners of the "ecomagination Challenge: Powering the Grid"
GE unveiled the five innovation award winners of its $200 million open innovation challenge, the "GE ecomagination Challenge: Powering the Grid." The Challenge, launched in July, is part of GE's ecomagination commitment to accelerate development of the next generation power grid and global energy transformation through open collaboration. Read more...
EPRI Finds Direct Current Power Uses 15% Less Electricity Than Alternating Current System at Duke Energy Data Center
A preliminary test by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) of a direct current (DC) power system at a Duke Energy data center in Charlotte, North Carolina found that the system uses 15 percent less electricity than the existing alternating current (AC) power system. Read more...
MacKay Announces Cutting-Edge Clean Energy Project for Atlantic Canada
Nova Scotia will soon play a leadership role in a clean energy project that will harness renewable energy from the Bay of Fundy, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, announced. Read more...
BC Hydro Purchases Clean Power from Zellstoff Celgar Pulp Mill Green Energy Project
BC Hydro is pleased to announce that it is now purchasing clean electricity from the Zellstoff Celgar's Green Energy Project as a result of a series of upgrades that allow the pulp mill to direct more steam to energy production. Read more...
Despite Small Role in Renewable Energy M&A Boom, Canada is Set To Take Off: PwC
Despite an all-time high in mergers and acquisitions M&A deal volume in the renewable energy sector around the world, Canada is poorly represented, according to a report from PwC. Transaction growth in the industry has largely occurred outside of North America, favouring companies in Europe and Asia. Read more...
Belden Reaches Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Thomas & Betts Communications Products Business
Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission critical applications, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Thomas & Betts Communications Products Business, for $78 million in cash. Read more...
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Product Showcase
Leviton Manufacturing has introduced its slim Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), setting a new standard for size and ease of installation, all while maintaining the same safety features and performance quality available in previous versions of Leviton's SmartlockPro® GFCI models. The new GFCI features a slimmer profile than traditional GFCI designs. The overall volume of Leviton's slim GFCI is as much as 25% less than traditional GFCIs. Read more...
EiKO Launches Full Line of Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps
EiKO Canada Ltd. introduces, ColorMaterPRO™, a full line of Ceramic Metal Halide lamps, including PAR, MR16, EDX17, Bi-pin and Double-ended lamps. Read more...
ACCU COLOR MR16 Halogen Lamps
STANDARD's new ACCU COLOR MR16 halogen lamps ensure a consistent crisp white light output and high CRI over the length of the lamp life. Read more...
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Events Calendar
2nd Annual Canadian Smart Grid Summit
Toronto, Ontario
Nov. 30 - Dec. 1, 2010
Alberta Electrical League Counterfeit Products Seminar
Calgary, Alberta
December 1, 2010
Construct Canada
Toronto, Ontario
December 1-3, 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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Montreal, Quebec
April 20-21, 2011
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