Roger Little ascends in Rexel Canada as Jeff Hall retires
After 21 years of service, Jeff Hall, senior vice-president and CEO of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc., has decided to retire effective February 28. READ...
Active power control of wind turbines improves grid reliability
New research from the U.S. Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)—along with partners from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and University of Colorado—challenges the notion that our power system's resources have to be adjusted around wind power to support a reliable and efficient system. READ...
NECA welcomes Electrical Contractors Association of BC as 'CECA Pacific'
The U.S.-based National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) welcomed the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia (ECABC) as its newest International Chapter. READ...
Toshiba introduces Motors & Drives and Power Electronics divisions
Toshiba International Corp. has announced two new divisions, the Motors & Adjustable Speed Drives Division and the Power Electronics Division which includes uninterruptible power systems (UPS), SCiB rapid recharge battery, and power conditioning businesses. READ...
EV charging equipment revenue to reach $5.8 billion by 2022
Global sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) rose by more than 55% in 2013, notes Navigant Research, and the market is expected to continue to grow at a steady pace over the next nine years. READ...
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