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  CIGRE 2026: Grid Modernization: Enabling Large Loads, Advanced Storage, and Smart Technologies for a Secure and Resilient Energy Future

  August 12, 2026 CIGRE – The International Council on Large Electric Systems – is a leading global community committed to the collaborative development and sharing of power system expertise. Founded in 1921 in Paris, CIGRE brings together 20,000 individual members from utilities, manufacturers, system operators, research organization, and academia across more than 100 countries. The…

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ABB Now Supports the Elastimold™ portfolio in Milton, Ontario

Elastimold™ products are built for reliability. Now, the support behind them is closer than ever. Closer When It Counts reflects ABB’s commitment to Canadian utilities by ensuring the Elastimold™ portfolio is backed by fast, dependable, local service when it matters most. Our ABB Service and Modernization Centre in Milton, Ontario now supports Elastimold™ repairs. This direct access to Canadian expertise, faster repair turnaround, and dedicated support is tailored to the needs of the Canadian grid.

Elastimold™ reliability you trust. Local support you can count on.

Chance® Pole Line Hardware and Guy Anchors: Trusted Reliability for Modern Broadband Telecommunications

Hubbell Canada Offers Comprehensive Aerial and Anchoring Solutions for Overhead Infrastructure

Hubbell Canada’s Chance® brand manufacturing pole line hardware since 1912 continues to provide overhead telecommunications contractors with a comprehensive portfolio of aerial hardware and anchoring systems built for demanding field conditions.

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Wildlife Outages Aren’t Random. They Repeat.

Wildlife outages follow a pattern: the same feeders, the same exposed assets, year after year. TE Connectivity’s Wildlife & Asset Protection (WAP) portfolio is engineered to help utilities break that cycle. Polymer covers are purpose-built for the insulator, bushing, and conductor geometries where squirrels and birds bridge energized hardware, while AVFD avian flight diverters improve line visibility to help reduce large-bird collisions. Hot-stick and drone installable, UV-stable, and built to TE’s engineered design-life specifications. Available across Canada through Rexel Utility.

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PUPI Tangent Crossarms at Rexel Utility

Pick one up and you’ll see and feel the difference compared to wood or other composite crossarms.

PUPI^® tangent crossarms weigh significantly less than wood crossarms—with up to six times the strength. A closed-cell polyurethane foam fill provides lightweight, field drillable stability that also prevents moisture and contamination from entering the crossarm. From our industry leading UV protection to our internal bushings, PUPI tangent crossarms are built to last.

EHRC Funding & Hiring Incentives

Destination Trade, Empowering Futures, and Discovering Potential

The electricity sector in Canada is growing. Current forecasts suggest an additional 2-3x more generation, transmission and distribution capacity by 2050. This means a growing workforce to build, operate and maintain this new carbon-neutral infrastructure.

EHRC is here to help with wage subsidies and hiring incentives to support employers in hiring their future employees, and offering a new generation of talent opportunities to work in this growing industry.

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IDEAL Electrical™ and BILT® Make It Easier Than Ever to Learn Conduit Bending

The BILT app now offers 3D interactive instructions for bending conduit, the first professional tradesperson-focused instructional learning available in the app.

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Proudly Canadian. Trusted Cables for Over a Century.

Nexans Canada proudly embodies the strength, innovation, and reliability of Canadian manufacturing. With locally produced cables and solutions, the company supports national infrastructure, energy, and industry while maintaining a deep commitment to quality and sustainability. Being Made in Canada reflects Nexans’ dedication to local expertise, skilled communities, and trusted performance. By combining global leadership with Canadian roots, Nexans continues to power connections across the country—delivering products Canadians can rely on with pride.

Champion Duct® Solves Solar Project Challenges

Electrician and contractor voices needed for the state-of-the-industry survey.For over 35 years, electrical engineers and contractors have trusted Champion Fiberglass® conduit on thousands of solar and underground utility transmission and distribution 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. Champion Fiberglass is certified ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.

Three Phase Power Transformer from CES Transformers

CES designs and manufactures small and medium size power transformers that meet utility grade substation standards and specialty application demands.

CES in-house design team can customize solutions for any market segment including green & renewable energy, commercial, utility, and industrial applications. CES’ features meet or exceed standard equipment by only utilizing the highest quality components from leading suppliers along with non-standard options to meet any customer project requirements.