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Up to $10K available to employers who hire first-year apprentices

The CLAC Apprenticeship Support Program (CASP) seeks to increase the number of individuals entering and completing the apprenticeship pathway to become journeymen “and gain rewarding careers in the skilled trades”. CASP will provide financial incentives to employers who hire first-year apprentices in 39 eligible Red Seal trades, as well as assistance with recruiting, onboarding, and retaining apprentices, including training on creating inclusive workplaces.


5% tax credit in BC for undertaking energy retrofits

“Building owners want to reduce the energy use of their home, office or retail space, but the upfront costs of these retrofits can be a challenge for people,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance. “This Clean Building Tax Credit will help owners of larger—often older and energy-inefficient buildings—invest in cleaner energy retrofits by putting dollars back into their pockets.”
 
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How DID they pop corn in the early 1900s?

How DID they pop corn in the early 1900s?

In 1971, a group of electrical professionals within Manitoba Hydro got together and formed the Historical Interest Committee, with the aim of preserving Manitoba’s electrical heritage. Fast-forward several decades, and those humble beginnings have transformed into the Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre. Check out our 2012 interview with Darryl Willie, Lorne Scott and Darrell MacKay, and learn about popping corn and more. » Read
 
 
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Ottawa’s new approach for National Model Code development

“To build a stronger economy and to reduce internal trade barriers, our government is adopting a more collaborative approach with provinces and territories to harmonize construction codes across the country,” said Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The new National Model Codes development system will ensure there is more consistency in innovative building techniques, added Champagne, “such as helping to meet energy efficiency standards”. » Read more

CSA opens new distributed energy resource lab

The new DER lab in Independence, Ohio, will address an increasing demand for the testing and certification of energy storage devices, charging equipment, microgrid components, and power conversion systems, says CSA Group. “With more industries seeking to decarbonize, the demand for energy storage and microgrid products continues to increase, and so does the need for testing, evaluation and certification services [...],” said CSA’s David Weinstein. » Learn more
 
 
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IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop

Dates & Location: March 13, Reno, Nevada » More info

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