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Editor's Message
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Smart Buildings in Canada
In this issue we take an in depth look at smart buildings in Canada in conversation with Hugo Lafontaine of Schneider Electric. Lafontaine explains where smart buildings are at in Canada, the role they play in electrification and carbon neutrality, and the importance of collaboration and interoperability. We have an article from Powering Communities that looks at the virtual reality training happening at IBEW centres in Ontario. Also have a look at our latest code question from Bill Burr, this month on Section 74 – Airport Installations. |
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Building Retrofits are Critical in the Path Toward Carbon Neutrality: A Conversation with Hugo Lafontaine of Schneider Electric
By Blake Marchand
Canada is a country, “where there’s a lot of work to be done, to be honest, when it comes to energy efficiency in our buildings,” commented Hugo Lafontaine, Vice President – Power Products and Digital Energy with Schneider Electric. “Our buildings, both private and public, are behind the times.” Read More... |
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Electrical Apprentice Training Modernized Through Virtual Technology
By Sherri Haigh and Sarah Barry
As Nate places the headset on, he enters a virtual world and arms himself with the tools he needs. No, this isn’t the beginning of a blockbuster video game, but instead, it’s the start of his day as an electrical apprentice.
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Code Quiz
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Section 74 Airport installations – 25th Edition
A ground counterpoise provides equipotential grounding to prevent damage to electrical equipment caused by lightning strikes and burning ground faults and to protect service personnel from touch voltages when repairing or replacing broken luminaires.
True or False
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Sponosored Content
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Electrical Contractor Grimard Estimates 2X Faster With Procore
Grimard is an electrical contractor in Quebec that offers specialized construction services, maintenance, and manufacturing for the industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets. They needed a way to efficiently communicate with these stakeholders, share project details with them, receive feedback, and digitize processes that were previously done manually. They also needed a way to accurately estimate project costs. The company needed a way to bring all of its disparate parts together into a single system. They turned to Procore. Read More... |
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Featured Video
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Wire to Wire: Meet the 2021 IDEAL National Championship Winner
You saw him take the crown in the 2021 IDEAL National Championship and place in the top 5 at the 2022 IDEAL National Championship finals, now hear his story. When Anthony Kovalchick started in the trade 10 years ago, being an electrician was just a job. Now, he says, it’s more than that. Read More... |
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Economic Forecasting Calls for Challenging Times Ahead
By Tom Mason, VP, Marketing and Channel Development, Electro-Federation Canada
On September 22, 2022, Electro Federation Canada hosted the annual Economic Forecast Day. The financial markets are experiencing a complex and concerning economic condition, unlike anything we have experienced in the past few years, with inflation running at 40-year highs. Read More... |
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New Littelfuse Knowledge Center Helps Customers Prevent Ground-Fault Hazards
Littelfuse, Inc. introduces a new ground-fault knowledge center (Littelfuse.com/What-is-a-Ground-Fault) for engineers, electricians, maintenance workers, and others to create a safer electrical environment. The resource portal provides educational material... Read More... |
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Southwire’s Latest Copper Rod Plant in Carrollton, Ga. Nears Completion, Production to Boost by Roughly 10% Annually
As part of more than a billion-dollar modernization commitment across its footprint, Southwire is nearing the completion of construction on a new, state-of-the art copper rod plant in Carrollton, Ga. The new plant replaces an aging, 40-year-old facility and will increase copper rod production by at least 10 percent annually. Read More... |
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As an Active Copper Mark Partner, Nexans Strongly Believes in Responsible Copper Production
Because the metals and mining industry will be at the core of enabling the energy transition, raw material scarcity – in particular that of copper, is at the heart of Nexans concerns: maintaining our metallurgical plants is key to support sustainable growth and circular economy, as well as being committed to responsible copper production. Read More... |
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NAIT Hosts Nearly 100 High School Students for a Day of Skilled Trades Exploration
NAIT welcomed nearly 100 female high school students to Main Campus on Thursday, Nov. 24 for a day of exploring the potential of careers in the skilled trades. Jill of All Trades is an annual event that began in 2014 at Conestoga College in Ontario. Read More... |
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The Inaugural EFC Award of Excellence Presented to Keith Rodel, Hubbell Canada
On November 10, 2022, Keith Rodel, from Hubbell Canada, was presented with the first EFC Award of Excellence. This award is a peer recognition to a retired member of the Electro-Federation of Canada who has made an outstanding contribution to the industry in standards and regulations. Read More... |
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Skills Ontario’s Jennifer Green Win’s Apprenticeship Award
Skills Ontario is pleased to support the Colleges Ontario Premier’s Awards and congratulate Jennifer Green for winning the Apprenticeship Award at the annual Higher Education Summit in Toronto on Monday. There were 126 nominees in total across seven categories. Read More... |
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Electrozad Welcomes Jason McFarland as Windsor Branch Account Representative
Jason McFarland joins Electrozad as an Account Representative at their #Windsor branch and will be a key point in developing relationships and accounts focused on Industrial Manufacturing/OEM’s. Jason studied advertising at St. Clair College and holds several Sales Certifications. Read More... |
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New Report Explores Proven Practices for Building a Circular Economy in Canada
Canada ranks among the top waste-producing countries around the world.By 2050, annual global waste generation is projected to grow by 70 per cent and consumption demands are estimated to require the resources of three Earths. Read More... |
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Thermal By FLIR Program Expands with Industry-First Wearable and Mobile Handset Products for Commercial and Industrial Uses
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has welcomed RealWear, the pioneer in assisted reality wearable solutions, as its latest Thermal by FLIR collaborator with the recent launch of the world’s first fully hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera module. Read More... |
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IBEW President Lonnie R. Stephenson Retires, Kenneth W. Cooper Named New President
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers President Lonnie R. Stephenson is retiring, effective Jan. 4, bringing an end to a nearly five-decade active career in the union. “It’s been the honor of my life to serve the members of the greatest union in the world and advance the cause of trade unionism in the electrical industry,” Stephenson said. Read More... |
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CAF-FCA Seeking Pre-Apprentice, Apprentice and Tradespeople’s Feedback for the Health Canada Research Study
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA), a national, non-profit organization, has been funded by Health Canada to conduct a study about understanding substance use. The goal of the study is to understand the extent and nature of substance use among apprentices and tradespeople, and the supports available to help support their wellbeing. Read More... |
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NETCO Annual Educational Conference: August 13
NETCO has announced the date for their annual conference, this year taking place in Toronto. Registration details have not been released yet. Read More... |
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ECAA Business Development Course: Febuary 2023
Course participants will acquire a basic understanding of running an Electrical Contracting business through business development, planning, operations, human resources, marketing, and customer relations. Read More... |
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Ontario Finalizes Electrification and Energy Transition Panel
Ontario is planning for the long-term reliability and affordability of the province’s clean energy supply by appointing the remaining members of the Electrification and Energy Transition Panel. Recently, the province appointed Dr. Monica Gattinger and Chief Emeritus Emily Whetung, former Chief of Curve Lake First Nation, to the Panel, where they join Panel Chair Mr. David Collie. Read More... |
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Energy Efficiency is the Best Way for Industry to Cut Costs and Reduce Emissions Right Now
With businesses around the world facing unprecedented pressure from the cost of energy and the urgency of climate change, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that improving industrial energy efficiency is the fastest and most effective way for a business to cut energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Read More... |
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Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48A
Pulsar Plus offers the best of both small size and powerful performance for faster electric vehicle charging at home. Designed for easy installation, Pulsar Plus can charge any electric car on the market today. Read More... |
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Klein Tools® Launches Heavy Duty Hinged Knee Pads
Klein Tools introduces the Heavy Duty Hinged Knee Pads, designed to provide a durable, comfortable knee pad solution for the most rugged and tough environments. Read More... |
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EarthTronics Introduces Flexible 5”/6” Recessed Ceiling Downlight Trim Kit
EarthTronics introduces its 5”/6” LED Recessed Ceiling Light Trim Kit offering five color selectable operations for commercial and residential retrofit and new construction applications. The downlight is CCT selectable and can be easily switched between 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K and 5000K at time of installation for the desired color temperature. Read More... |
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Cyclone Tribeca Side Mount
Striking lines and a sculpted look give Tribeca that sleek, modern appeal that is decidedly on trend and that effortlessly modernizes any outdoor space. The compact luminaire has a refined aesthetic. It conceals advanced optics that deliver high output and a choice of light distributions. Tribeca is designed for street, roadway, parking lots, area and site lighting applications. Read More... |
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