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Powering Canada’s Energy Transition FPower Solar Projects with Nexans Cablesor Over 100 Years 

Nexans offers a full range of solar utility-grade cables for any installation, from medium voltage distribution to RPVU90. Supported by specialized teams, a dedicated supply chain, and engineering services, we ensure your solar project’s success.

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New Champion Fiberglass® Expandable Utility Risers

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, strength, and no burn-through elbows that minimize repairs.

To better meet the needs of engineers and contractors for easier installation and cable maintenance access, Champion Fiberglass® is proud to introduce its newest product, Expandable Utility Risers (patent pending).
 
This new product promotes successful outcomes with these benefits:

·       Height adjustable
·       Temperature tolerance (-60 to +250 ℉)
·       Impact, corrosion, and UV resistant
·       Allows for expansion and contraction with ground movement- Download the flyer

Latest Articles

  • Unpacking Sales Outsource Solutions’ 2025 SHOW: Developing Deeper Relationships and Making Connections

    Unpacking Sales Outsource Solutions’ 2025 SHOW: Developing Deeper Relationships and Making Connections

    May 21, 2025 By Blake Marchand Sales Outsource Solutions (SOS) held the third edition of their SOS Show on April 10th at the Pearson Convention Centre. The show had a highly concentrated feel and was well attended throughout the show’s 11am-3pm run time with attendees made up of electrical contractors, utility and telecom professionals, engineers,… Read More…

  • New Study on Solar Cell that Harvests Energy During the Day and Night

    May 21, 2025 In Applied Physics Letters, by AIP Publishing, researchers from Stanford University constructed a photovoltaic cell that harvests energy from the environment during the day and night, avoiding the need for batteries altogether. The device makes use of the heat leaking from Earth back into space – energy that is on the same… Read More…

  • IEA: Global EV Outlook 2025

    IEA: Global EV Outlook 2025

    May 20, 2025 The Global EV Outlook is an annual publication that reports on recent developments in electric mobility around the world. It is developed with the support of members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI). The report draws on the latest data to assess trends in electric vehicle deployment, demand for their batteries and… Read More…

  • IESO Introduces Renewed Electricity Market

    IESO Introduces Renewed Electricity Market

    May 6, 2025 Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) has announced their renewed electricity market is now live — a major milestone in the IESO’s work to modernize the province’s electricity market. With more efficient scheduling and pricing, the renewed market ensures electricity prices better reflect the cost of delivering electricity, supporting a more efficient and… Read More…

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IDEAL Debuts New Digital Fish Tape 

IDEAL Electrical™ is preparing electricians to meet their increasing workload by incorporating efficient, time-saving new technologies into its latest products. As the emphasis on electrification and renewable energy expands, an estimated 60% of households will need to upgrade their circuit breaker to fully electrify their home. The ongoing shortage of licensed electricians only increases the burden Learn More…

Storm-Safe service entrance disconnects

Mechanical breakaway link separates service at the pole to prevent damage to utility equipment and customer premises.

Quick restoration of power by simply replacing the mechanical breakaway link and re-inserting the contacts.

Downed-line safety – separates at the pole, not the weatherhead, so the line always comes down de-energize.

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VeriSafe 2.0 – Absence of Voltage Testing

Safety is everything. So, being sure the power is off before you open electrical equipment and start handling matters. But how can you be safe and be sure the circuit is de-energized? What if the only acceptable method is a complex testing process that potentially exposes you to the very danger you’re trying to avoid? Panduit introduces a new solution – absence of voltage testers (AVTs) – to prove that the power is off.

Panduit’s Safety Business is focused on innovating groundbreaking new electrical safety technology that reduces risk, increases safety, and helps industry leaders achieve operational goals. Learn More

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Rexel Utility is the Premier Distributor of Medium and High-Voltage Products in the Canadian Utility Market

Rexel Utility is the distributor of choice for investor-owned utilities (IOUs), public power municipalities, rural electrification associations (REA’s) and contractors seeking solutions for transmission, distribution and substation projects.

Our capabilities include the supply of medium and high voltage material packages while continuing to support the transmission and distribution line material needs nationally.

Rexel Utility has partnered with the Rexel Wire & Cable Centre to offer a comprehensive range of wire and cable solutions, including reliable products and services that are designed to meet the needs of the Canadian utility market. Let’s Get Started >

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Events

  • The Inaugural kWh Summit – May 13, Toronto

    The Inaugural kWh Summit – May 13, Toronto

    April 24, 2025 The first-ever kWh Summit brings together utilities, regulators, policymakers and technology providers to drive grid innovation and unlock the full potential of the electric vehicle transition. Network with the leaders setting the pace for grid innovation, including speakers from Hydro-Québec, BC Hydro, Alectra, Nova Scotia Power, Toronto Hydro and many more on Tuesday, May 13, 2025,… Read More…

  • Register Today for Agents of Change 2025 – May 14

    Register Today for Agents of Change 2025 – May 14

    Agents of Change is a transformative one-day event advancing and celebrating a culture of fairness, representation and belonging in workplaces. Read More…

  • Web Summit Vancouver – May 27-30

    Web Summit Vancouver – May 27-30

    April 8, 2025 Web Summit Vancouver will bring thousands of international innovators, investors, tech buyers, and leaders to our province, putting British Columbia and B.C. companies on the global stage and at the centre of an incredible opportunity for our ecosystem. This is our chance to make a mark and engage with new markets, establish… Read More…

  • The Utility Expo: October 7 – 9

    The Utility Expo: October 7 – 9

    April 8, 2025 The utility industry is transforming. The Infrastructure Law, sustainable approaches, new regulations, and new innovations have opened up a world of possibilities for business in the industry. The Utility Expo is where it all comes together. Louisville, KY October 7 – 9, 2025 The Utility Expo features: Make your work easier by connecting with… Read More…