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Editor's Message
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2024 CE Code
This issue takes a look at some of the impactful changes coming in the 2024 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code, which CSA says will include some significant updates. Changes will impact energy storage and renewable requirements, EVs, electrical safety in health care, and maintenance of electrical systems. We also look at a lighting case study, and the test and measurement tools utilized in measuring energy efficiency in buildings. |
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CE Code
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New Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code Will Help Improve Electrical Installations in Many Areas
As electrical technology, materials, and equipment evolve, regular updates help ensure that the Code remains aligned with advancements in the field, allowing electrical professionals to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies safely and efficiently. The new 2024 edition of the Code, slated for publication in March 2024, will bring significant updates in many areas. Read More... |
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Case Study
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Eskasoni First Nation Arena & Community Centre
Goal: Upgrade the outdated fluorescent T12 and T8 lighting technology in the Eskasoni First Nation’s two school buildings and ice hockey arena/community centre with high-performing, energy-efficient, long-lasting, and low-maintenance LED fixtures from LEDVANCE. Read More... |
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Test & Measurement
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Essential Tools for Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Energy efficiency is a critical consideration for anyone looking to reduce energy costs and minimize environmental impact. One way to achieve this goal is by using various tools and instruments to identify and address potential sources of energy waste in buildings. In this article, we will explore essential tools that can help you. Read More... |
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Celebrating a Successful Career
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IMARK Canada’s Jim Taggart Announces Retirement
After a very successful career in many aspects of the electrical industry in Canada, Jim Taggart has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2023. During Jim’s seven-year tenure as President, the number of IMARK Canada member distributors doubled. IMARK Canada has commenced the search for Jim’s replacement, effective immediately. Jim has agreed to stay on to assist in a smooth transition to new leadership. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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To Twist or Not to Twist?
For nearly a century, twist-on connectors have been a staple in electrician’s bags. Their form factor has remained much the same throughout the years. However, there are certain use cases in which twist-on connectors aren’t the best option… Learn More... |
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Employer Support
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Canada-Ontario Job Grant Program
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) provides opportunities for employers to invest in their workforce, with help from the government. If you’re an employer with a particular skills demand, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant might be right for you. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Read More... |
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Apprenticeship
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BC Marks November as Apprenticeship Recognition Month
The B.C. government has proclaimed November as Apprenticeship Recognition Month for the fifth year in a row. During this time, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills and SkilledTradesBC celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of apprentices, employer sponsors, youth-program participants and trades-program training providers throughout B.C... Read More... |
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NEDCO Announces New Branch Manager for Sherbrooke
Join NEDCO in welcoming Jean-Francois Sirois, who has joined the Nedco Quebec team. Jean-Francois will be taking on the role of Sherbrooke Branch Manager. Read More... |
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Powering Up the Prairies: ECS Winnipeg Expanded Facility Now Open with Increased Capacity
Electrical Cable Supply (ECS), a leading provider of wire and cable, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Winnipeg facility, a move geared towards providing an even better experience for customers, and a continued commitment to service excellence. Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Finding Balance: The Role of Balance of System in Delivering More Efficient and Cost-Effective PV Installations
Over the past decade, the story of utility-scale solar has been one of increasing energy efficiency and decreasing costs. But as photovoltaic (PV) technology matures, these gains are seeing diminishing returns. There have been huge leaps in technology and drops in cost across the entire solar balance of system (BOS), not just in panels and inverters. |
BOS typically encompasses everything but the solar panel module itself: inverters, racking and trackers, cable management, batteries, and storage, even software and labor costs. Underlying and tying together all these systems is a solar plant’s physical and electrical infrastructure. Going forward, BOS will play a larger role in increasing the performance and minimizing the cost of commercial-scale PV installations.
While there is plenty of room for individual improvements in solar infrastructure, examining BOS, as a whole, can help uncover opportunities. Physical and electrical infrastructure connects and underpins the entirety of any solar installation and is an ideal lens through which to approach BOS. Learn More... |
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Video
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NETCO Hoisting, Rigging and Moving Trailer
This video offers a brief view of the virtual environment of the NETCO owned Hoisting, Rigging and Moving Course. This blended learning 3-day training course was developed by NORCAT Industries in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Read More... |
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Investment
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Canada and BC Announce Electrification for handyDART Centre in View Royal
BC Transit is receiving additional funding to support the electrification of the new handyDART operations and maintenance facility centre currently under construction in the Town of View Royal, as announced today by Ministers Sean Fraser and Rob Fleming, Ryan Windsor, from the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, and Erinn Pinkerton from BC Transit. Read More... |
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Code Quiz
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Appendix J, Annex J18, General
Fill in the Blanks
A Class 1, Division 1 location is where explosive gas atmospheres are present, ___________, intermittently, or periodically during normal operation, and a Class 1,
Division 2 location is where explosive gas atmospheres occur __________ and for a short time or locations adjacent to a Division 1 where explosive gases could be communicated. Read More... |
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Arlington Wins IMARK Supplier of the Year for 2023
Arlington Industries Inc. announced today that the company received an Award for Distinguished Performance in 2023 from the IMARK Electrical Group. Arlington won this prestigious award in the “AA” category of mid-sized manufacturers for outstanding service to IMARK members. Read More... |
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SaskPower and SaskEnergy Launch Energy Efficiency Discount Program
This fall, SaskPower and SaskEnergy are offering an instant in-store discount program on the purchase of select energy-efficient products across the province. The program will run until November 26, 2023, or while supplies last. Customers are eligible for discounted prices on specialty LED lightbulbs, complete LED light fixtures, lighting controls and smart thermostats at over 60 retailers around Saskatchewan. Read More... |
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EV ChargeON Application Information Session
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has launched a competitive, application-based funding program for public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations called EV ChargeON. Read More... |
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Virtual Patabid Training: Intro to Digital Estimating
Learn about the potential of digital estimating in this webinar hosted by PataBid and City Electric Supply. Date & Time: Tue, Nov 21, 2023 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST... Read More... |
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Solve All Building and Property Management Use-Cases with EV Charging management software
EV Connect's EV charging management software is a platform for managing electricity as a fuel, bringing convenient and reliable EV charging to businesses, property developments, and multifamily buildings everywhere. Read More... |
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MEET: Largest Trade Event in Atlantic Canada Returns to Moncton This Spring
The Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) Show is gearing up for its return to the Moncton Coliseum. Planning is well underway for this key industry event taking place May 1-2, 2024. In this webinar EV Connect will explore how EV charging management solution works , what are benefits and how the solution simplifies the set-up, management, and optimization of charging stations with premium customer service, from installation to driver support. Read More... |
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Smart Monitor Plugs & Connectors from Ericson
Any environment that requires a watertight seal of a plug and connector to prevent water ingress. Applications range from a construction site to an entertainment venue and a drop down connector in a food processing plant during a Washdown procedure. Read More... |
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LOVATO Electric Updates its Existing Range of Contactors
LOVATO Electric updates its existing range of contactors with a new construction size. The new contactors are rated 265A, 330A e 400A AC-3 (400V) for motor control applications, 450A, 500A e 600A in AC-1 category. They are available in both 3- and 4-pole versions. Read More... |
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HU30M Modular High Performance LED Under Cabinet by Cooper Lighting
The HU30M Modular High Performance LED Under Cabinet fixture boasts 5 SeleCCTable CCT ranging from 2700K to 5000K and an additional Dim-To-Warm option, all at 90CRI. The series features energy efficient LEDs, glare free optics with universal voltage and a sleek low profile design. Read More... |
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Lumenpulse Announces Launch of Lumenfacade Max
Lumenpulse, a pure-play, specification-grade LED lighting solutions provider, launches the Lumenfacade Max, an architectural linear fixture for exterior applications that takes performance, technology, and design to the maximum. Read More... |
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Tunable White Light for Wellbeing from Interact
Lighting for Wellbeing can adjust the lighting in spaces where we work, study and relax to meet our bodies’ needs. Dimming, tuning and easily personalizing lighting via pre-set scenes optimizes light to suit the time of day or the task ahead. Read More... |
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New J Hooks from Klein Tools® Support Installation for All Types of Cable
Klein Tools introduces new J Hooks, providing an easy to install, non-continuous cable support for routing all types of low voltage cables. “The engineers at Klein Tools are always looking to design solutions that are not only practical but also easy to use,” says Elvin Bautista product manager at Klein Tools. Read More... |
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KNIPEX Tools Brings to Life the North American Tradesmen in Their New “Master of Craft” Brand Campaign
KNIPEX Tools North America introduces the new “Master of Craft” brand campaign in tandem with this year’s SEMA automotive show in Las Vegas, NV. As a longstanding partner to tradespeople all over the world looking for best-in-class pliers, KNIPEX will begin honoring best-in-class tradesmen who take their work from ordinary to... Read More... |
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FLIR’s DM93-2 and IM75-2 Meters with METERLINK® App
The new FLIR DM93-2 is an industrial digital multimeter with advanced variable-frequency drive (VFD) filtering and LoZ mode to help technicians accurately analyze non-traditional sine waves and noisy signals found in VFD-controlled equipment. Its resilient design and powerful lighting ensure it thrives in challenging electrical environments. The tool is not only about performance but also about ease. Read More... |
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A Journey
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Journey of a Tradeshow Setup
Recently I enjoyed the fun of shipping my tradeshow setup for a show in the southern US that ended up turning into a nightmare that saw my setup go between Canada and the US twice, result in two tradeshows without our setup, and in the end getting it back with the packaging looking like it had been through a mulcher. Thankfully a thick case and wrapping preserved the contents without damage Read More... |
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Whitepaper
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Safety Culture Excellence and Electrical Safety Innovations
Back in 2018, Panduit, along with local supplier partner Rexel, reached out to the “World’s Premier Entertainment Company” to introduce a safety innovation that would change how absence of voltage testing procedures are performed. This innovation would increase not only productivity but also aide in reducing the number of electrical incidents... Read More... |
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In Case you Missed it
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Greener Electrified Canada
There isn’t a more important time to be in the electrical industry than ‘right now’. Canada’s signing of the Paris agreement, means that we need to reduce GHG emissions by 40 – 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and reach Net 0 by 2050. The target is aggressive, and outside of the oil and gas sector; transportation, buildings, and heavy industry are the next 3 big emitters. Looking at emissions from an energy supply and demand perspective; 35% of emissions come from energy supply and 65% from energy demand. Read More... |
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Global
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ABB Contributes to New Report Showing How Industry Can Reduce Global Carbon Emissions by 11% by 2030 While Saving $437 Billion Annually
The EEM is a global forum founded by ABB, and now consisting of more than 400 organizations, that shares ideas, best practices and commitments to create a more energy-efficient world.. Read More... |
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