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Yukon Energy’s new LNG facility now running Yukon Energy’s new natural gas facility is now operational, with the final regulatory approvals coming in a few weeks ago when the organization received two operating permits: Approval to Operate and an Energy Operating Certificate. >> Read full article
IBEW and BC Hydro reach agreement The board of BC Hydro says it and IBEW have ratified an agreement negotiated under British Columbia’s Economic Stability Mandate. According to IBEW Local 258, this agreement follows “more than a year of difficult negotiations, with both sides being restricted by the constraints of the government's Economic Stability Mandate”. >> Read full article
Why Chariot under boring lights when you can do the Hue? Royal Philips and Frima Studio Inc.—an independent Canadian game developer—have integrated Hue connected lighting with the game Chariot, promising “immersive home entertainment” on a “whole new level” as the lighting interacts in real time with gameplay. >> Read full article
Anixter to acquire HD Supply’s Power Solutions Calling it the largest acquisition in its history, Anixter International Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Power Solutions segment of HD Supply for $825 million US (subject to customary post-closing working capital and other adjustments). >> Read full article

Featured News

OPG shutting down Nanticoke, preserving Lambton Ontario Power Generation (OPG) says it will continue to preserve Lambton Generating Station (GS) for possible future conversion to another fuel, but will no longer preserve and staff Nanticoke GS. >> Learn More…



Products

New WattStopper nodes and manager WattStopper says its new exterior lighting controls allow facility managers to better automate and manage outdoor lighting. The solution is scalable and built on open standards including 6LoWPAN and BACnet. >> Read full article
Bosch introduces BAT622 The Bosch BAT622 18V FatPack battery is “the power tool industry’s first 6.0 Ah battery, with up to 45% more runtime over standard 4.0 Ah packs”, says Bosch. >> Read full article
Peterbilt showcases 337 and 348 models Peterbilt Motors Company says it hosted dozens of medium-duty fleet owners and managers at the PACCAR manufacturing facility in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec earlier this summer, giving tours of the plant, educational seminars and test drives of the company’s Class 6-7 lineup in various configurations. >> Read full article


Event Calendar

Utility Contractors Association of Ontario 2015 Convention Date & Location: July 26-28 • Minett, Ont. Info: The Utility Contractors Association of Ontario is hosting its annual convention at the JW Marriott Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa. Attendance at the convention is restricted to UCA members and their guests. >> More Info
WorldSkills Sao Paulo 2015 Date & Location: Aug. 11-16 • Sao Paulo, Brazil Info: The 43rd WorldSkills competition is being held in South America for the first time. Students from over 60 countries and regions in the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Pacific and Africa will be gong head-to-head, simulating challenges of professions that must be met within international standards of quality. Some of the technical and professional skills being demonstrated include the electronics and electrical installations industries among many others. >> More Info
18th Annual OEL Industry Golf Tournament Date & Location: Aug. 12 • Nobleton, Ont. Info: Mark your calendar for Ontario Electrical League’s annual golf tournament, being held at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club. Shotgun Tee-Off starts at 9:30 a.m. >> More Info
SEGE 2015: IEEE conference on smart energy grid engineering Date & Location: Aug. 17-19 • Oshawa, Ont. Info: IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is hosting SEGE 2015 at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. The international conference deals with all things related to smart energy grid engineering and aims to provide an opportunity to discuss various engineering challenges. >> More Info