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AD’s slate of 2020 meetings moves entirely online

“We’ll be back at it soon and look forward to reconnecting face-to-face when conditions permit us to do so,” said AD CEO Bill Weisberg.


Signify UV-C light sources inactivate SARS-CoV-2, and will be offered to others

“Our test results show that above a specific dose of UV-C radiation, viruses were completely inactivated [...],” said Dr. Anthony Griffiths.


Manitoba Building Trades Institute set to open this fall

The institute will be home to interactive classrooms and lecture hall, student amenities, and the new Manitoba Building Trades administrative offices.


Smart cities need smarter grids: looking toward distributed energy resources

As we begin a new decade, there are more opportunities to connect and stay connected than ever before—but these opportunities can offer unprecedented challenges.


Retail sales of light fixtures that don’t meet CE Code

Sadly, there are still lighting products on the Canadian market that aren’t approved/certified for use in Canada.


Can Quebec really electrify its entire economy? MEI says probably not

“Quebecers sometimes seem to believe that electricity is king in Quebec,” said Jean Michaud, yet “the numbers clearly indicate the opposite”.


Meet EnerForge: Oshawa Power’s rebranded energy services company

“The old brand left customers confused about our offering and our geographic reach,” said OPUC’s president & CEO, Ivano Labricciosa.


Cree Lighting Canada welcomes AMG Baytech as rep

Based in Oshawa, Ont., AMG is led by principals Andy Stephenson and Steve Stanton.


Marisa Sterling installed as PEO’s newest president

Sterling is Professional Engineers Ontario’s 101st president and 8th female president.
 
 
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Northern Transformer completes VRT Power’s NA products acquisition

Northern Transformer Corp. has acquired the North American brand, products and designs of VRT Power Ltd. » Read more

Shat-R-Shield takes on RD Sales for Central Canada

RD Sales of Winnipeg will represent all Shat-R-Shield products across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. » Read more

Alberta moved to Stage 2 of relaunch on June 12

As the province enters Stage 2 of relaunch, more businesses, sport and recreation services can open… if they are ready. » Read more
 
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Buildings IoT Forum

Dates & Location: June 23 • Online » More info

LightFair Connect 2020

Date & Location: July 21-23 • Online » More info

Smart Energy Event

Dates & Location: August 18-19 • Halifax » More info

IES 2020 Annual Conference - Week 1 of 2

Dates & Location: August 24-28 • Online » More info

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