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Message From The Editor
 Test Your Knowledge of the Code
This issue features the next question in our code quiz series, EDA has released a paper on DERs, and we have an interview out of Light+Building on efficient charging management. In news, ESA has released a recall notice for CSC LED Solar Street Lights, NETCO is launching VR training for apprentices in Ontario, and EFC welcomes RVE as a new member, which develops EV charging solutions for multi-residential buildings. |
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Test Your Knowledge of the Code
Passenger Ropeways and Similar Equipment
 Rule 58-600 requires grounding of each metal tower and metal station structure of passenger ropeways, passenger conveyors and material ropeways utilizing conductors installed following Rules 58-602 – 58-610. These conductors must not be used for bonding to ground of other non-current-carrying parts of electrical equipment, raceways, or enclosures. True or False? |
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DERs
EDA Releases its Latest Paper in the Power to Connect Series on Distributed Energy Resources
 The Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) announced today the release of the association’s latest paper in the Power to Connect Series: Supporting Changing Customer Needs – The Local Distribution Company Role in Enabling & Operating Distributed Energy Resources. This position paper builds upon on the EDA’s detailed vision papers of 2017 and 2018... Read More |
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Changing Scene
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NETCO Launches State of the Art Virtual Reality Training in Ontario
The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) is pleased to announce that they will be rolling out virtual reality (VR) based training for beginner electrical apprentices at our International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Training Centres in Ontario over the next few months. |
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Ville de Granby Upgrades its Public Lighting Network for Energy Savings and Greater Efficiencies
Trilliant and Energère recently announced a partnership with the Ville de Granby that will enable the city to increase resident safety, reduce greenhouse emissions and realize overall energy and maintenance savings. Energère is highly experienced in assisting cities and municipalities with lighting conversion... |
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EFC Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: RVE
RVE supports the residential real estate sector’s sustainability goals with electric vehicle charging infrastructure plans, approach, and vision. RVE has developed a unique expertise for multi-unit residential electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and has developed innovative solutions to accelerate access to residential electrical vehicle charging. |
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Sponsored Content
Wiser Installer Campaign
 Get access to exclusive benefits, product discounts and resources that will help you drive more business, and lower energy bills for your clients. Read More |
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Recall
CSC LED Recalls Solar Street Lights
 The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that CSC LED has announced a voluntary recall of the following products. End Users should stop using recalled street lights immediately. Name of Product: Solar powered streetlights models SSL-10W-50K, SSL-20W-50K, SSL-30W- 50K, SSL-40W-50K. Read More |
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Online Tool
Mersen Introduces Bus Bar Calculator
 Mersen has announced the availability of Bus Bar Calculator, a free-access web-solution to precisely compute the key electrical specifications of laminated bus bars in the context of power converter design. Bus Bar Calculator provides all the values to help designers make bus bars in a wide variety of converters. Read More |
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Webinar
New Features & Benefits of RadioRA 3
 Lutron raises the bar once again. Ten years in the making, RadioRA 3 is a new, game-changing system that promises to transform the way your residential clients look at connected lighting control. Gescan welcomes Dave Robinson from Adanac Sales for a contractor webinar to share the new features and benefits of the RadioRA 3 system. Read More |
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Sponsored Content
Ready, Set, Scale: How to Grow Your Field Service Business
 Through many trials and tribulations, you’ve grown your business to where it is today. It’s taken blood, sweat, tears, long hours and sacrifice. But, it’s all been worth it to have something which you can call your own. It’s even more worth it when you can finally take that next step to grow your business even further and expand your service, project and maintenance work. Read More |
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Energy Transition
Efficient Charging Management for the Mobility of the Future: An Interview with Klaus Jung
 High oil and gas prices combined with mobile standstill during the pandemic and the requirements of the Paris climate goals give the topics of energy generation and storage, electrification and digitalisation a completely new actuality. Architects and urban planners are faced with the challenge of planning neighbourhoods in harmony ecologically... Read More |
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Safety
CSA Group Releases 2021/2022 Annual Report – For a Safer, More Sustainable Future
 CSA Group has just published its Annual Report. From the highlights of their 2021/2022 fiscal year to a look ahead at the investments they are making to strengthen their standards organization, their Annual Report recognizes the remarkable contributions of more than 10,000 volunteer members... Read More |
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Lighting
AimLite Approved by the National Lighting Bureau’s Trusted Warranty Evaluation Program
 AimLite is proud to announce that its Products Warranty has been awarded certification by the National Lighting Bureau’s (NLB) Trusted Warranty Program. The NLB Trusted Warranty Program recognizes excellence in lighting companies… Read More |
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Sponsored Content
Switch to Smart, Switch to Easy, Switch to Beautiful
 Screwless wall plates. Smart Outlets. Square D™ Switches and Receptacles are raising the bar on aesthetics, ease of installation, remote lighting control and connectivity. Read More |
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Grand Opening
Westburne Hosts Grand Opening for Calgary Foothills Location
 Westburne recently opened their Calgary Foothills store located at 12203 40 St. SE. 12203 40 St. SE. Calgary, Alberta, T2Z 4E6 Read More |
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Diversity & Inclusion
Alectra and York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change establish the Alectra Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Undergraduate Awards
 Alectra Inc. and York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) announce the establishment of the ‘Alectra Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) Undergraduate Awards’… Read More |
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Product Focus
Teledyne FLIR Unveils VS80 High Performance Videoscope with Seven Probe Options Including Thermal Imaging
 Teledyne FLIR released the FLIR VS80 high-performance videoscope series, a professional inspection tool for use in a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications. To enable the widest range of visual inspections, the FLIR VS80 is designed as the most versatile and powerful videoscope in its class. Read More |
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NEW 3.5” Size for Low Cost MC Cable Fitting
 Save time and money! Arlington’s low cost zinc MC cable fittings, for dry locations, are convenient and cost-effective. Available in many trade sizes, including 3.5”, ONE size fits several cable sizes. Each fitting has a built-in end stop, and easy-to-use end stop bushings for use with different size cable bundles. Read More |
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Product Focus
Klein Tools Launches New Kit for Tracing Energized and Non-Energized Circuits
 Klein Tools introduces the new Advanced Circuit Tracer Kit, offering tracing of breakers and wires through various materials. Advanced Circuit Tracer Kit (Cat. No. ET450). Reliable tracing on energized or non-energized breakers, fuses and wires Read More |
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Remee Wire & Cable Introduces New Line of Renewable Energy Cables for Solar & Wind Farms
 Remee Wire & Cable, a leading manufacturer of electronic wire and cable, introduced their newly expanded line of Renewable Energy Cables, branded as Renewables™ by Remee. These cables have been specifically designed for power collection and distribution in solar and wind power generation systems. Read More |
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Product Focus
100' LED String Light, 12,000 Lumens
 Features & Benefits, Each LED head delivers 1200 lumens, Input Voltage: AC 120V, Includes hanging clip for quick hanging, 100′ 18/3 SJTW power supply cord, NEMA 5-15R Daisy Chain Receptacle, 12,000 Lumens… Read More |
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Project Wall Box for Masonry Walls
 The PWB-CMU8 is the first dedicated Masonry Wall Box engineered for installation in 8” block walls. The all-metal CMU8 is designed to replace the front portion of one block and, with the optional paintable cover… Read More |
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Industry Events
- Leading a Bold New Narrative at EDA’s EDIST 2022
Our electricity grid needs to be greener, less centralized and ever-more customer-centric. But getting it there depends on expertise and innovation across a range of critical engineering, operations and information technology challenges – the most important and exciting of which will be explored next month...
- HALO Live Featuring Canless Lighting Solutions
HALO Live is a virtual and interactive event bringing together some of today’s top industry experts and HALO award-winning canless products. The HALO team will be joined by industry experts, Matt Risinger, CEO & Chief Builder of Risinger Build, and Builders Paul and Jordan Selleck of Stud Pack.
- 2022 Supporting Women in Trades Conference: June 2-3, 2022
Join CAF-FCA for a unique opportunity to learn, share and connect with apprentices and skilled trades workers who identify as women, their champions and community allies. This year’s program will offer interactive workshops, educational breakout sessions and dedicated networking and support spaces.
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