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I had a great time visiting with the folks of ECAO while at their safety awards at Woodbine. Thanks for the opportunity! (Scroll down for my photos from the day.)
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
 
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Hammond Power boosts North American capacity with fourth manufacturing facility in Guadalupe

Hammond Power Solutions has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Mexico with the opening of a fourth plant in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon. HPS, a manufacturer of dry-type transformers and power quality products, has been manufacturing in Mexico since 2001. “Launching our fourth plant in Guadalupe greatly enhances our capacity and flexibility for our North American customers,” said David Kinsella, chief commercial officer.


Canada’s cleantech celebrates long-awaited Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits

With the passage of Bill C-59, Ottawa passed into law the first four Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITS): Clean Technology; Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), Clean Technology Manufacturing, and Clean Hydrogen. “The Clean Technology ITC will drive momentum for the renewable energy and energy storage industries in Canada,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, president and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association. “It will make Canada a more competitive place to invest, creating new opportunities for our members in all provinces and territories.”


 
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PHOTOS! ECAO recognizes its 2024 R. Hugh Carroll safety champions

The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario’s R. Hugh Carroll Safety Awards demonstrate the ECAO’s commitment “to promoting and fostering a positive, safety-first culture amongst its membership, and the electrical industry”. “Every year it gets harder to pick the winner, because the applications are just getting better and better,” said Tom MacKay, director, Health, Safety & Environment. » Read more
 
 
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EECOL expands into Toronto Independent Electric acquisition

Independent Electric Supply, serving customers in the Toronto area since 1921, has been acquired by Alberta-based electrical distributor EECOL Electric. “This partnership represents the joining of two companies that have both been servicing the electrical market for over 100 years [...]” said Bob Branscombe, president, Independent. » Read more

Know an industrial facility that could use some energy efficiency support?

The Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation says Natural Resources Canada’s Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program (GIFMP) is now providing industrial facilities with an application package under its “Industrial Facility Track”, which provides direct-to-industry support to help implement energy efficiency and energy management solutions within their respective facilities. » Read more

Think your project could be an award winner?

Don’t forget... Energy Manager Canada (sister brand to EBMag) has made its EM Honours awards program as simple as possible to Nominate an energy efficiency-related project. Have you carried out an extensive lighting retrofit? Installed energy-efficient motors? We want to hear from you!” » Learn more

 
MARKET SOLUTIONS 
 
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ABB customizable RXT Reliance legacy motors for industrial applications

ABB’s engineered-to-order RXT series of Reliance legacy motors is designed for both end users and OEMs who require large motors (e.g. power generation, mining, oil and gas) that are tailored to their specific applications. The motors meet global standards, but offer design flexibility for adaptation to local regulations. » Learn more

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Self-directed online training for SPE-1000 from Esafe

Esafe Technical Training has launched an online, self-directed course to help users navigate the changes made to CSA Group’s SPE-1000:21 “Model code for the field evaluation of electrical equipment”. » Learn more

 
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EM HONOURS Awards Program

Energy Manager Canada’s awards program includes categories such as Best Electrical Solution, Best New-Build Project, Best Retrofit Project, and more! » VISIT the site, then NOMINATE or SPONSOR or BOTH!

Electro-Federation Canada Federation Cup Golf Tournament

August 21, Ajax, Ont. (Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility) » More info

Imark Canada annual members meeting

September 4-6, Collingwood, Ont. » More info

NETCO Annual Training Conference

September 5-6, Victoria. NETCO is an alliance between the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association and the IBEW-Canada. » More info

Ontario Electrical League – Roadshow 2024

September 5-26, Stops across Ontario include: Muskoka, North Bay, Lindsay, Oshawa, Brampton, London, Windsor, Kingston, Ottawa. » More info

IAEI Canadian Section Convention and AGM

September 20-22, Vancouver. Hosted by the BC Chapter of the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry. » More info

CANEW – Canadian Airports National Electrical Workshop

September 22-27, Halifax. Hosted by the Canadian Airports Electrical Association and Halifax Airport. » More info