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While it may look like the business end of a giant ocean-floor vacuum cleaner, the Slow Mill wave energy device could represent the next frontier in renewable energy.
- Anthony Capkun, Editor-Publisher
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ABB Electrification Canada Inc. has acquired Bel Products Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of custom-built enclosures, housings, panels and accessories, serving sectors such as commercial, industrial, data centre and utilities. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Montreal, Bel will continue operating from its current manufacturing facility and warehouse in Terrebonne, Que.
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When considering options for a 3,000-acre mega complex to house the production of electric pickups and advanced batteries, fiberglass conduit was a clear choice thanks to its durability and installation advantages.
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Support Ontario Youth is the proud recipient of $25,000 courtesy of Ideal Canada on behalf of the Ideal Foundation, which will allow SOY and Tools in the Trades (a SOY initiative) to expand their ability to deliver resources to those interested in a career in the skilled trades, explained Sean Bernard, national sales manager–Canada, Ideal Electrical.
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The Slow Mill device is a wave energy converter that has successfully completed an offshore test off the coast of Scheveningen, The Hague. The device consists of a floater with blades variably connected to an anchor on the seabed. Waves push the floater up and the blades away from the anchor, extracting energy from both up-and-down (heave) and back-and-forth (surge) wave movements.
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Skilled worker shortages are worsening, with more contractors struggling to find workers in 2024 than in 2021, according to a recent Dodge Construction Insight Report. Infrastructure projects are currently experiencing the worst shortages, but shortages are expected to expand across all sectors as construction activity picks up.
That said, a large potential workforce does exist. Over 50% of jobseekers aged 14 to 44 surveyed for the Dodge report are receptive to construction careers. While they see them as beneficial to society—offering good pay, and providing career advancement—only 7% are actively considering it.
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Investment in building construction decreased 0.9% (-$192.2 million) to $22.2 billion in March 2025, Statistics Canada reports. The residential sector declined 1.8% to $15.3 billion while the non-residential sector was up 1.3% to $6.8 billion. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 5.4% in March 2025.
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Natural Resources Canada is supporting 15 energy projects in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Quebec to the tune of over $11 million to support the development of a range of community-led energy initiatives in Northern and remote Indigenous communities, including solar PV and battery energy storage systems, energy efficiency, and building retrofits.
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EdgeConnect controlled receptacles are designed to reduce unnecessary electricity consumption by cutting off power completely at predetermined times, thereby helping users save on energy costs.
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Part of its electric vehicle charging portfolio, Delta Electronics offers a scalable, megawatt-level fast charging solution for large electric vehicle (EV) fleets and an ultra-slim 50-kW DC wallbox EV charger.
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June 12-13, Victoria. The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia is hosting its 2025 conference and annual general meeting at the Fairmont Empress.
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September 21-26, Edmonton. The workshop’s goal is to enhance electrical safety and training for workers, facilities, and the public at airports in Canada and abroad.
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September 22-26, Whistler, B.C. “We’re proud to support Canada’s resilient industries and strong workforce by bringing this premier event to one of the most stunning destinations in the world,” say organizers.
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September 25-26, Toronto. Energy Storage Canada is a national trade association dedicated solely to the growth and market development of the country’s energy storage sector.
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October 1-2, Cardigan, P.E.I. The National Electrical Trade Council is an alliance between the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association and IBEW-Canada.
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October 1-3, Vancouver. EVVÉ stands for “Electric vehicles–véhicules électriques”.
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