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Laying the Foundation for the G7’s first Small Modular Reactor
At the Darlington New Nuclear Project site, OPG has safely completed a monumental lift for the construction of the G7’s first SMR.
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The Last Crossarm You’ll Ever Install.
Wood splits. Steel rusts. Canadian winters accelerate both. PUPI’s fiberglass-reinforced polymer crossarms, deadends, and H-frame transmission structures are engineered for 60+ years of service — twice as strong as wood, lighter to handle, and immune to rot, UV, and freeze-thaw. With more than 7 million units in service and zero environmental failures, PUPI is how Canadian utilities and telecoms build grids designed to last. Available exclusively through Rexel Utility.
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Champion Duct® Solves Utility Project Challenges
For over 35 years, electrical engineers and contractors have trusted Champion Fiberglass® conduit on thousands of utility projects across the US and Canada. Champion Duct® fiberglass conduit offers durability, mechanical strength and no burn-through elbows that minimize repairs. Fiberglass conduit is UL listed to 110℃ so it tolerates higher heat generated in dense cable duct banks. Its light weight and easy connections encourage a smooth, safe, lower cost underground installation.
Latest Articles
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Canadian Data Centre Landscape: Q&A with Jim Kalogiros of Schneider Electric
May 6, 2026 In this article we talk to Jim Kalogiros, Vice President of Secure Power at Schneider Electric Canada about the data centre landscape in Canada. Kalogiros unpacks how Schneider approaches data centre projects, in particular looking at how to improve efficiency with software and hardware upgrades. He touches on the opportunity available to Read More…
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Building Canada’s Future Electricity Grid: 2026 Research Now Available
EFC is pleased to share its latest national research report, Building Canada’s Future Electricity Grid, now available to members in both English and French. Read More…
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Stephanie Medeiros on EV Infrastructure in Canada, Innovative Technologies, Well-Planned Charging Networks, & Commercial Fleets
April 15, 2026 By Blake Marchand In this Q&A with Stephanie Medeiros, the Head of Mobility at Schneider Electric Canada provides insight into her perspective on EV charging infrastructure in Canada, factors that will contribute to growing EV adoption, grid modernization for commercial fleets, the role of Vehicle-to-Grid and other innovative approaches to electrification. The Read More…
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IESO’s 2026 Annual Planning Outlook Shows Long-Term Energy Demand Continues to Rise
April 7, 2026 The IESO’s yearly forecast of electricity demand, reliability assessments, and identified capacity and energy needs is now available. The Annual Planning Outlook helps guide future actions and build a foundation for decision-making by identifying system needs and planned actions that are needed to ensure the reliability, affordability, and sustainability of Ontario’s electricity system Read More…
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Nexans TECK90 Cables
Rugged and flexible cables making them versatile for a wide range of applications. Nexans TECK90 cables use low acid gas and low flame spread PVC jacket compounds to ensure maximum safety to personnel and equipment in the event of a fire. A “Low Smoke Zero Halogen” version is available upon request.
APPLICATIONS
- Commercial and industrial projects
- Exposed and concealed wiring in 90ºC dry or 90ºC wet locations and where exposed to the weather (-40ºC)
- Ventilated, non-ventilated and ladder type cable trays
- Vertical risers (with a ribbed inner jacket)
- Direct earth burial and direct embedding in concrete, masonry or…
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Changing Scene
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Specialized Power Solutions Strengthens Sales Team with Appointment of Jonathan Udy
Specialized Power Solutions (SPS) announces the strategic appointment of Jonathan Udy to its sales team. This hire reinforces SPS’s commitment to technical excellence and market leadership across the industrial, commercial, and residential power sectors. Jonathan Udy brings extensive experience in power distribution, characterized by a deep technical understanding of complex electrical systems and a proven Read More…
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Munden Enterprises Partners with Siemens in Atlantic Canada to Expand Utility and Medium Voltage Offering
April 30, 2026 Munden Enterprises is expanding its utility and medium voltage offering across Atlantic Canada. Munden Enterprises has partnered with SIEMENS to offer a defined portfolio of utility products and SIEMENS/Trayer medium voltage distribution products for Atlantic Canada. The representation is specific to: The addition strengthens Munden Enterprises’ ability to support utilities, contractors, and Read More…
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IESO Welcome Marni Dicker and Chris Fletcher to the IESO’s Board of Directors
April 22, 2026 The IESO is pleased to welcome Marni Dicker and Chris Fletcher to its Board of Directors. With distinguished careers as leaders in their respective fields, Marni and Chris bring deep, complementary expertise in corporate governance, infrastructure development and organizational transformation. They join the Board of Directors at a pivotal moment, as the Read More…
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Federal Government Invests in 14 EV Infrastructure Projects Totalling 1,600 Chargers
April 7, 2026 The federal government announced $10.6 million for 14 EV charging infrastructure projects across Canada at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto. These projects will install more than 1,600 chargers across Canada. Additionally, Plug’n Drive will continue to offer a cross-country EV test drive tour with an additional $1.1 million in funding Read More…
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Milwaukee Tool Introduces New Side Load Ground Rod Driver Solutions
May 6, 2026 Milwaukee Tool introduces the new SDS Max Side Load Ground Rod Driver, delivering enhanced safety and maintaining rod integrity when driving ground rods. This driver eliminates overhead and ladder use by allowing users to load the ground rod from the side with an offset design. This ground rod driver still ensures full depth driving with a top load cup that drives the ground rod down to the finished depth. The side…
Product News
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Milwaukee Tool Introduces New Side Load Ground Rod Driver Solutions
May 6, 2026 Milwaukee Tool introduces the new SDS Max Side Load Ground Rod Driver, delivering enhanced safety and maintaining rod integrity when driving ground rods. This driver eliminates overhead and ladder use by allowing users to load the ground rod from the side with an offset design. This ground rod driver still ensures full depth driving with a top load cup that drives the ground rod down to the finished depth. The side Read More…
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Almetek Industries Expands Utility Asset Identification Line to Improve Grid Safety and Reliability
May 6, 2026 Almetek Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of safety and identification products for the electric utility market. Its expanded portfolio of utility asset identification solutions is designed to help utilities improve safety, speed outage response, and standardize pole and structure labeling across their systems. Building on more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, Read More…
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Munden Enterprises Partners with Siemens in Atlantic Canada to Expand Utility and Medium Voltage Offering
April 30, 2026 Munden Enterprises is expanding its utility and medium voltage offering across Atlantic Canada. Munden Enterprises has partnered with SIEMENS to offer a defined portfolio of utility products and SIEMENS/Trayer medium voltage distribution products for Atlantic Canada. The representation is specific to: The addition strengthens Munden Enterprises’ ability to support utilities, contractors, and Read More…
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HDE Underground Cable Tester 8kVDC
April 29, 2026 The UCT-8 Underground Cable Tester demo shows how the self-contained tool applies 8 kV DC to de-energized underground power cables to measure leakage current and quickly identify faults. The video highlights real-world outage scenarios, built-in safety features, and how the UCT-8 simplifies and speeds up underground cable troubleshooting for line crews. Features Read More…
Events
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Registration Open for Electricity Transformation Canada 2026
April 29, 2026 Registration is now open for Electricity Transformation Canada 2026, which will take place October 19-21 in Toronto at the Enercare Centre. Full Conference Pass Access to all three days, Monday – Wednesday. This is your opportunity to gain significant value, expand your knowledge, and broaden your business connections in the clean energy Read More…
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Scaling Energy Storage Takes Focus at Energy Storage Alberta 2026
April 22, 2026 Alberta needs stable regulations and long-term revenue certainty to unlock the potential of energy storage to deliver affordable power and drive economic growth, industry, government and investors agreed Thursday at the Energy Storage Alberta Summit in Calgary. More than 220 participants from across the sector gathered at the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s Read More…
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EDA’s Directors Summit – May 5, 2026
April 22, 2026 The full-day EDA member only event will provide directors, corporate secretaries, and staff with governance responsibilities an opportunity to hear from recognized governance experts and thought leaders on best practices and strategies to improve board performance. Gain new perspectives and strategies on how to deal most effectively with the current challenges of Read More…
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Leading Forward: Women Shaping the Futures of Equity
April 14, 2026 Leading systemic change while staying rooted in purpose, accountability and impact takes more than good intentions. EHRC’s leadership panel, Leading Forward: Women Shaping the Futures of Equity, brings together accomplished women leaders for a candid conversation about their leadership journeys, the barriers they’ve navigated, and the concrete actions they’re taking to advance Read More…