April 23, 2024 In recognizing the burning need to efficiently respond to emergencies involving electricity, OFS has spearheaded the development of a specialized hydro pole training program to provide comprehensive, hands-on experience for fire responders. This initiative enables them to navigate challenging scenarios involving power lines, elevated structures, and leverage aerial truck capabilities during emergencies,…
As First Nations and Métis communities are increasingly at the forefront of Ontario’s energy transformation, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is providing up to $15 million for Indigenous energy planning, infrastructure development and education to support Indigenous leadership in the energy sector.
April 9, 2024 The Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, has announced that Aurelie Richard, Chief Finance and Strategy Officer at S&C Electric Company, has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and…
April 9, 2024 Rodan Energy Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of James Jim Fonger as President of its wholly owned subsidiary Rodan Distributed Energy Resources (Rodan DER). Jim brings two decades of experience in the energy services sector with a focus on demand side solutions and development of battery energy storage and micro grid…
ERLPhase are pleased to welcome their new Regional Sales Manager for Canada, Carmine Vigilante. Carmine comes to ERLPhase with 14 years of technical sales and business development experience with a business portfolio which included power systems products and solutions. He has established many strong relationships over the years and has a proven track record of…
April 9, 2024 FortisBC is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Blake (FCPA, FCA), as the new Chair of the Board of Directors of FortisBC Energy Inc. and FortisBC Inc. (collectively FortisBC), which went into effect April 1, 2024. The transition of the role of Chair reflects a regular rotation of this role and is…
April 9, 2024 PUC Services Inc. (PUC) is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of Canada’s top small and medium employers for 2024 by Canada’s Top 100 Employer. These awards presented annually by Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers acknowledges PUC’s commitment to fostering a positive work environment. “We are incredibly proud to…
March 26, 2024 Electric Avenue is pleased to announce that Kelsey Bond has accepted the position of National Sales Manager at Electric Avenue, effective immediately. Since her start with the company in 2022, Kelsey has exemplified the type of dedication, innovation, and leadership that propels the company forward. Her rapid acquisition of knowledge about the…
March 26, 2024 The Chair of the London Hydro Board of Directors, Connie Graham, wishes to share with you the bittersweet announcement about the retirement of their long-serving CEO, Dr. Vinay Sharma. Dr. Sharma has worked a total of 26 years at London Hydro, leading the company for the last 15 years. Vinay will be…
March 14, 2024 High and volatile electricity prices are a top concern for Alberta’s government. Based on recommendations from the Alberta Electric System Operator and the Alberta Market Surveillance Administrator, the government is making regulatory changes to improve the rules around economic withholding. These changes will encourage more competition, improve reliability and make utility bills…
March 12, 2024 S&C Electric’s vital role in advancing Toronto’s infrastructure and supporting key segments WHO WE ARE In 1909, S&C Electric Company revolutionized the delivery of reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces more extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues…
A new independent energy system operator and a new energy regulator are the major changes proposed by the Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force to modernize electricity in Nova Scotia.
March 13, 2024 Sudbury-based companies team up to properly gear-up new trade workers Covergalls Inc. will be outfitting 100 new women in trades coming to Canada by 2025 through the efforts of Sudbury-based recruitment and immigration company IVEY Group. The new initiative was announced this past Tuesday by the IVEY Group during the 2024 PDAC conference…
March 13, 2024 Orion Cordage, a long-standing provider of industrial cordage in the Telecom, Utility, and Electrical markets, proudly announces its plan for expansion in the Canadian market through a strategic partnership with the national sales firm Sales Outsource Solutions (SOS). This partnership marks a significant milestone in Orion’s expansion strategy, aiming to make its…
ABB has recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire SEAM Group, a major provider of energized asset management and advisory services to clients across industrial and commercial building markets. The acquisition will complement ABB’s Electrification Service offering, bringing significant additional expertise to customers in the areas of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance, electrical safety, renewables and asset management advisory services. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to close in Q3 2024. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has named John Wirtz, Southwire’s senior vice president of Utility, as the Chair of its Grid Sector Leadership Committee. NEMA represents over 300 electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and systems. These companies are responsible for 1.65 million American jobs and contribute more than $200 billion to the U.S. economy.