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Editor's Note 
 
The September 2024 edition of Electrical Business Magazine has published, so keep an eye on your mailbox ... or visit ebmag.com and click “Magazine”, then “Digital Edition”.
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
 
NEWS & STORIES 
 
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Nova Scotia undertakes new wind farms and battery storage with $192 million in funding

Several electricity projects in Nova Scotia will benefit from their share of over $192 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Renewables & Electrification Pathways (SREP) and Electricity Pre-development programs, including Benjamin Mill Wind LP, Nova Scotia Power Inc., Higgins Mountain Wind Farm LP, and Wedgeport Wind Farm LP.


Electric vehicle awareness and adoption projects across Canada boosted by $7.5 million in ZEVAI funding

Awareness campaigns, buying guides and demonstration projects are among the latest initiatives to split $7.5 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emissions Vehicles Awareness Initiative. Of the $7.5 million in total funding, $4,236,774 is earmarked for medium- to heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) initiatives and $1,947,928 for light-duty vehicle (LDVs) initiatives (with $1,321,750 slated for clean fuels e.g. hydrogen).


 
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Decarbonizing our public transportation – A primer for bus electrification

The electrification of transit buses presents an immediate and impactful solution for reducing GHG emissions, and air and noise pollution for communities. However, transitioning from fossil fuel-powered buses to electric alternatives is not as simple as replacing one for the other and installing chargers. It requires an understanding of the available types of electric buses, their corresponding charging systems, and best practices for a seamless process. » Read more
 
 
 
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Great response to BC Hydro’s call for generation; ECABC wants to see more training seats

While Electrical Contractors Association of BC is encouraged by the private sector responding so favourably to BC Hydro’s call for new renewable power-generation projects, they warn: “We need to ensure that BC has the skilled tradespeople and construction professionals required [...] “This will require new investment to increase training seats and operating funds for training facilities.” » Read more

Schneider Electric’s new Smart Buildings division offers pathways to decarbonization, improvement

In a move to deliver solutions and services “that support building owners and operators in achieving their decarbonization and sustainability goals”, Schneider Electric Canada is rejigging its Digital Buildings business to launch the Smart Buildings division. “Our goal is to empower building owners and operators to create smarter, more efficient spaces for a sustainable future,” said Emily Heitman, president, Schneider Electric Canada. » Read more

 
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Mersen MDC15D series fuses for electric vehicle charging applications

The latest addition to Mersen’s MDC DC distribution fuse family is the MDC15D series, which offers 1500VDC protection up to 65A in a 20×65-mm ferrule mount design. With a high interrupting rating, the MDC15D series is ideal for both AC and DC electric vehicle charging applications. » Learn more

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Schneider Electric’s SureSeT for primary MV switchgear applications

Schneider Electric’s SureSeT medium-voltage switchgear offering includes the EvoPacT circuit breaker, and has been designed to address the needs for primary switchgear applications with “a smaller, stronger, and smarter solution capable of managing digital day-to-day operations”. » Learn more

 
 
EVENTS 
 

AEA Mini Learning Expo

TOMORROW. Alberta Electrical Alliance is hosting the second of two “mini” Learning Expos at Westerner Park in red Deer. » More info

Energy Storage Canada annual conference

October 8-9, Toronto. The theme for this year’s conference is “Optimizing our energy grid”. » More info

Canadian Utility Energy Expo (CUEE)

October 8-9, Toronto. The Electricity Distributors Association has reimagined CUEE, rebranding it as the Canadian Utility Energy Expo. » More info

Electricity Transformation Canada – CanREA

October 21-23, Calgary. Hosted by Canadian Renewable Energy Association. » More info

Lower Mainland Tradeshow – BC Electrical Association

October 22, Coquitlam, B.C. The tradeshow is followed by a reception hosted by BCEA and Electrical Contractors Association of BC. » More info

AD Electrical North American Meeting

October 28-30, Chicago, Ill. Electrical Business Magazine’s Anthony Capkun and Leslie Osborne will be there! » More info

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