Industry News
CSA References PEARL Reconditioning Standards in New Guideline on Electrical System Maintenance - The Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League (PEARL) announces that the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) - the standards writing body for Canada - will reference PEARL's Reconditioning standards in its CSA Z463 Guideline on Maintenance of Electrical Systems. Read more... Horizon Utilities First Company to Achieve Sustainable Electricity Designation - Horizon Utilities Corporation is the first company in Canada to earn the Sustainable Electricity Company™ designation from the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA). The Sustainable Electricity Company™ designation was established by CEA for utilities across Canada and worldwide. Read more... Individual Convicted and Fined for Doing Electrical Work Without Licence - On April 15, 2013 a handyman was convicted in a Windsor, Ontario court of numerous charges related to performing electrical work without an electrical contractor's licence and failing to make arrangements for the inspection of electrical work by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). Read more... National Instruments and Prolucid Put Green Energy on the Canadian Grid - National Instruments has partnered with Prolucid LocalGrid Technologies Inc. (LocalGrid™) to build the next-generation energy management system for Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited. Read more... WESCO to Celebrate the Grand Opening of its 60,500 Sq. Ft. Edmonton Wire Center - WESCO Canada formally opened its new, fully functional 60,500 square foot wire distribution center in Edmonton on Wednesday April 24, 2013. The event took place between 2pm and 7pm at 11616 186 Street North West, Edmonton. Read more... KPU Automotive, Electrical and Millwright Students Participate in the Annual Provincial Skills Competition - Students enrolled in Kwantlen Polytechnic University's (KPU) automotive, electrical and millwright programs participated in the annual Provincial Skills Competition in Abbotsford on April 17, 2013. Read more... Natcore Makes Major Advancements In Black Silicon, Discovers Compelling New Application - Natcore Technology Inc. has made major strides in advancing its black silicon solar cells to commercial levels of efficiency and, as part of its development process, has discovered that its technology could finally provide the industry with a low-cost selective emitter application. Read more...
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