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State of the Data Center Boom 2026: Why Power Infrastructure Now Defines What Gets Built
Data centers sit at the heart of the modern digital economy.
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One Partner Across the Whole Grid

Utilities are under constant pressure to improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across their systems. MacLean Power Systems delivers engineered solutions designed to support crews in the field while helping utilities modernize critical infrastructure.
ERGO simplifies installation and improves field efficiency. Inertia switching and protection solutions enhance reliability and grid visibility. MPS transmission products provide the engineered hardware needed to support infrastructure at scale.
From distribution to transmission, MPS helps utilities build safer, smarter, and more reliable systems. Available through Rexel Utility.
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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Engineered for Strength. Trusted for Power. Nexans ACWU90

Nexans ACWU90 cable is a reliable power cable designed for low voltage electrical distribution in residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Rated for 600 volts, it features an aluminum conductor with durable cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation suitable for wet or dry locations. Approved for direct burial and use in raceways, ACWU90 offers excellent mechanical strength, moisture resistance, and long service life, making it a practical and versatile solution for a wide range of installation environments.
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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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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.
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Black & McDonald Marks 25 Years Supporting Canada’s Nuclear Sector
July 8, 2026 Black & McDonald is celebrating 25 years of service in Canada’s nuclear industry, marking a significant milestone for the company’s Power Generation Region. Since entering the market, B&M has played a consistent role in supporting nuclear facilities across the country through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), and Maintenance services. Over the past two… Read More…
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State of the Data Center Boom 2026: Why Power Infrastructure Now Defines What Gets Built
Data centers sit at the heart of the modern digital economy. Read More…
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Canada’s Energy Transition Depends on a Next-Generation Grid
July 8, 2026 By Electro Federation Canada As electrification accelerates across transportation, buildings, and industry, strengthening Canada’s electrical grid will be essential to supporting the country’s energy future. Canada’s energy transition is accelerating. Across the country, governments, businesses, and consumers are increasingly embracing electrification as a pathway to economic growth, energy security, and emissions reduction.… Read More…
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The Importance of Local Expertise and Response to Grid Resilience in Canada
Sandra Pedro Discusses ABB’s Addition of Elastimold™ Portfolio Service to Milton, Ontario Read More…
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Champion Duct® Solves Solar Project Challenges

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. Its light weight and easy connections encourage a smooth, safe, lower cost underground installation. Learn more about fiberglass conduit, elbows, utility risers and interference gasket conduit.
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Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Completes Acquisition of AEG Power Solutions
July 8, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions announced it has completed the previously disclosed acquisition of AEG Power Solutions for approximately CAD $365 million, following receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The acquisition marks a significant step in HPS’s strategy to expand beyond its transformer-led foundation and strengthens its role across the broader electrical value chain.… Read More…
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FedDev Invests in 10 Ontario Businesses Including CES Transformers & Tempel Canada
June 25, 2026 Yesterday, Power & Telecom attended the grand opening of Tempel Canada’s 250,000 new facility, which will allow them to expand their production to support the industrial and power transformer market. The expansion was a part of this recent FedDev announcement that also includes an investment in CES Transformers to support an expansion… Read More…
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TERAGO and Ericsson Launch Enterprise Private 5G Network at McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute
June 23, 2026 TERAGO Inc. Canadian mmWave spectrum holder (91% of spectrum held) and a provider of Managed Fixed Wireless Internet, 5G Private Wireless Networks and SD-WAN solutions today announced the successful deployment of an Ericsson Private 5G network in collaboration with Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions at the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI). Building on… Read More…
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Schneider Electric and Torngat Metals Partner to Build a Strategic Critical Minerals Value Chain
June 23, 2026 Schneider Electric and Torngat Metals today announced the signature of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic industrial partnership to support the development of a resilient and responsible rare earth value chain. The partnership is anchored in the development of the Strange Lake rare earth project in Nunavik, with… Read More…
IDEAL Electrical Calls Electricians to Help Shape the Future of the Trade

Electrician and contractor voices needed for the state-of-the-industry survey.
What does the future of the electrical trade look like? IDEAL Electrical wants to hear directly from the professionals building it every day. The newly launched Future of the Electrical Trade survey gives electricians and contractors a platform to share what they’re seeing on the job, what support they need most and what will help move the industry forward.
Electrical professionals can complete the survey here by Friday, July 17.
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.
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GE & Legacy Products System Upgrade Advisor from ABB
July 8, 2026 Have GE and Legacy Products? ABB has You Covered. ABB now supports a powerful portfolio of trusted brands acquired through GE Industrial Solutions, including Unelec, Odink & Koenderink, Apena, Agut, AEG, GEC Alsthom, and Vynckier. Connect with ABB Electrification Service to modernize and extend the life of your GE heritage assets. In… Read More…
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Canadian Solar Launches TOPCon 3.0 High-Power-Density Module, Delivering up to 670 Wp, 24.8% Efficiency and Lower LCOE for Utility-Scale and C&I Solar Projects
July 8, 2026 Canadian Solar Inc. has announced the launch of its new TOPCon 3.0 high-power-density photovoltaic module, tailored for utility-scale power plants as well as commercial and industrial (C&I) PV systems. With a power output of up to 670 Wp and a conversion efficiency of up to 24.8%, the new product is scheduled for global mass shipment… Read More…
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K-LINE INSULATORS Distribution Line Post Silicone Insulators
July 8, 2026 Insulator contamination is a common problem on overhead lines. The fundamental element for interruptions with contaminated insulators is moisture. Wet atmospheric conditions result in water filming on surfaces and causing leakage currents to develop. On wood structures, leakage currents can cause pole fires. On steel structures, leakage currents can develop into faults.… Read More…
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Hubbell Canada Delivers Complete ADSS Aerial Fiber Hardware System to Accelerate Broadband Deployment on Utility Poles
July 8, 2026 Chance® ADSS Support Hardware and Opti-Loop™ Slack Storage Systems Reduce Installation Costs While Maintaining System Integrity in Heavy Ice and Wind Loading Environments Hubbell Canada is offering a comprehensive line of ADSS (All-Dielectric Self-Supporting) aerial fiber support hardware and Opti-Loop™ slack storage systems designed to reduce the time and cost of broadband… Read More…


