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Plutonic Power and GE Achieve Commercial Operations at B.C.'s Largest Wind Farm
Plutonic Power Corporation and GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE, have achieved commercial operations at their second major renewable energy project, British Columbia's largest wind farm, a major milestone in their growth collaboration. Read more...

Finavera Wind Energy's Wildmare and Tumbler Ridge Wind Projects Advance in Environmental Assessment Process - Finavera Renewables Inc. announces the Company's 77 MW Wildmare and 47 MW Tumbler Ridge Wind Energy Projects have successfully passed the screening stage of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment process. Read more...

B. A. Robinson Awarded Platinum Membership as one of "Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies" - Celebrating its 75th year of business in Western Canada, B. A. Robinson Co. Ltd. is now also an official member of "Canada's 50 Best Managed Platinum Club". Membership is restricted to the elite corps of organizations who have been Best Managed Companies for six consecutive years or more. Read more...

Connor, Clark & Lunn and Carbonfree Technology Establish Solar Fund
Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure and CarbonFree Technology are pleased to announce the formation of a new partnership, BrightRoof Solar LP, to finance, develop, own and operate rooftop solar energy systems across Ontario. Read more...

Advanced Solar Training For MicroFIT Professionals
"Canada's Solar Electric Specialists" HES PV are detailing the challenges of the 2011 MicroFIT program and reviewing solutions with guest experts from the ESA, Deger and Power One. Come network with industry professionals and leading manufacturers as you ready your solar business for 2011. Read more...

ESPS Launches New Online Electrical Safety Training System
ESPS Electrical Safety Program Solutions Inc.. CEO and Senior Management Consultant, Terry Becker, P.Eng. announces the launch of a new web-based Electrical Safety Training System (ESTS) for the electrical worker based on the CSA Z462 standard for electric arc flash and shock qualification training. Read more...

NEMA Publishes Two Standards for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published two ANSI C136 series standards for roadway and area lighting equipment. Read more...

BC Hydro Doubles Local Trades Training Funds as Mica Expansion Starts this Spring
With the start of construction on the Mica Units 5 and 6 Project this spring, BC Hydro is offering an additional $60,000 in total to trades training programs given by local colleges, funds that are a direct benefit of the project and designed to help build trades capacity in local communities. Read more...

NEMA Releases The 5 Ls of Lighting - An Educational Guide to Energy-Efficient Lighting
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced the availability of The 5 Ls of Lighting: The Consumer's Guide to Choosing Energy-Efficient Lighting. Read more...

Red Lily Wind Project Now in Service

Saskatchewan's newest wind power facility is now operational. Located northwest of Moosomin, the Red Lily Wind Project is adding another 26.4 MW of clean, renewable power to the province's electricity system. Read more...

Verdantix Forecasts Canadian Sustainable Business Spend To Grow From $2.3bn in 2010 to $3.7bn in 2014 - The Canadian sustainable business market will grow to $3.7bn in 2014 from $2.3bn in 2010, according to a new report from independent analyst firm Verdantix. Read more...

OSM Solar Corp. Opens Welland Solar Panel Assembly Facility

OSM Solar Corp. is pleased to announce the start of production of the first phase of their Welland Solar Panel assembly plant. Read more...

NEMA Publishes LSD 14 Guidelines on the Application of Dimming to High-Intensity Discharge Lamps - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published LSD 14 Guidelines on the Application of Dimming to High-Intensity Discharge Lamps. This white paper, last published in 2002, was produced by NEMA's Lamp Section. Read more...

Nuheat Named One of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies

The National Electrical For the sixth consecutive year, Nuheat Industries Ltd. has again received the prestigious distinction of being named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies. Read more...

Canada's Nuclear Community Sees Bright Future
Canada's nuclear industry is poised for growth and change in the coming years, according to discussions at the Canadian Nuclear Association's (CNA) Annual Conference and Trade Show held this week in Ottawa. Read more...

Positive Outlook for Electricity Supply in Ontario
The expected completion of two Bruce nuclear unit refurbishments and the addition of approximately 800 MW of renewable generation are contributing to this positive supply outlook, which will see nearly 2,300 MW of generation added to the grid. Read more...

Standard Products Inc. Requalified Member of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies
Standard Products Inc. has been recognized and awarded a continued position as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for 2010, by the program partners National Post, CIBC, Deloitte & the Queens School of Business. Read more...

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