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Editor's Note 
 
Here is our final review of what YOU were reading last year with our Top Trending Stories of 2024. You’ll notice the words “plummet” and “plunge” alongside “building permits” ... let’s hope for a better 2025!
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
 
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Industry steps up with solutions for stranded Enel X Way (JuiceBox) EV charger customers

In response to our report of Enel X Way North America’s decision to close its electric mobility business in the U.S. and Canada, several industry players—based anywhere from Slovenia and California to Ontario and Nova Scotia—reached out to tell us how they are helping stranded EV charger owners.


Children’s villages, defect corrections, road safety shine at Ontario Electrical Safety Awards

While Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority’s annual meeting can be appreciated for its fiscal year updates and annual report from the public safety officer, the excitement truly revolves around seeing people collect their award hardware, including: PUC Services, Bluewater Power, Hydro One, London Hydro, Elexicon, Mellon, and Ottawa Community Housing.


 
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Canada’s largest onshore wind farm, Buffalo Plains, delivers first power to Alberta grid

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners announced that power from the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm was delivered to the Alberta grid for the first time. Located on 17,500 acres of privately owned farmland near Lomond in Vulcan County, the project will consist of 83 turbines with a total capacity of ~495 MW when completed, making it the largest onshore wind farm in Canada. » Read more
 
 
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Meet “Rehlko” – the new name for Kohler Energy

Established as a separate, independent business back in May, Kohler Energy has officially rebranded under its new corporate name: Rehlko (pron. “RELL-koh), an anagram of Kohler. Rehlko CEO Brian Melka says the new name “reflects the reliability, resolve, reinvention, and resilience that have been—and will remain—the hallmarks of this organization”. » Read more

Hammond Power Solutions completes asset acquisition of Micron Industries

Through its US subsidiary, Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has completed the acquisition of assets relating to the operations of Micron Industries Corp. HPS is a manufacturer of dry-type transformers and power quality solutions. Micron is a supplier of control transformers, serving OEMs and control system builders, as well as low-voltage transformers and DC power supplies. » Read more

 
 
NETWORKING & LEARNING 
 

EDIST – Electricity Distributors Association

January 14-16, Markham, Ont. The Electricity, Distribution, Information Systems and Technology (EDIST) Conference & Tradeshow addresses engineering, operational, IT and management issues faced by Ontario’s LDCs. » More info

BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition for ICT practitioners

February 2-6, Kissimmee, Fla. This event brings together information & communications technology (ICT) professionals from around the globe to forge connections, share best practices, and exchange ideas. » More info

EHRC 12th Annual Awards of Excellence

February 20, Toronto. Electricity Human Resources Canada’s signature event recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of those who are making an impact while contributing to a highly skilled electricity sector workforce. Electrical Business will be there! » More info

Electrical Safety Workshop – IEEE IAS

March 3-7, Jacksonville, Fla. The ESW provides a forum for changing and advancing the electrical safety culture to enable sustainable improvement in eliminating electrical incidents, injuries and fatalities. » More info

MCEE 2025

April 24-25, Montreal. Organizers call MCEE “Canada’s biggest mechanical, plumbing, hydronics, HVAC-R, electrical and lighting expo”. Electrical Business will be there! » More info

LightFair 2025 – Presented by Light + Building

May 4-8, Las Vegas. North America’s largest architectural and commercial lighting event is the “perfect blend of commercial and architectural lighting”, say organizers. Electrical Business will be there » More info

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