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Industry News

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Niagara Tunnel Project Reaches Construction Milestone

January 18, 2012

Construction on the Niagara Tunnel Project has reached a significant milestone with half of the tunnel now fully lined with concrete.

When it is finished, the smooth concrete lining will ensure the efficient and uninterrupted flow of Niagara River water through this 10.2 km tunnel to the Sir Adam Beck generating stations for the next 100 years.

When complete in 2013, the Niagara Tunnel – one of the largest renewable energy projects of its kind – will supply enough clean, renewable electricity to power 160,000 homes.

The project currently employs more than 400 people and has brought about $1 billion in economic benefits to the region.

Strengthening Ontario's hydroelectric infrastructure is an important part of the government's plan to build a modern, clean, re...

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DOE Awards $7 Million to Reduce Electric Vehicle Charger Costs

January 13, 2012

DOE announced on December 21 awards totaling nearly $7 million in research and development funding that will help to reduce the current costs of electric vehicle chargers by 50% over the next three years. With DOE support, manufacturers in California, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania will work to improve the development and design of charging equipment. This research will promote "smart" charging capabilities that can help ensure electric vehicles enhance, rather than strain, existing electrical grid capacity.

Two of the four selected projects will focus on improving electric vehicle chargers that attach to consumers' homes and are used by the owners to charge their vehicles while they are at home. Two other projects will focus on chargers used at commercial and public loca...

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Schneider’s EVLink Solutions Eligible For B.C. Program

January 11, 2012

Schneider Electric's EVLink™ solutions are now on the list of eligible electric vehicle charging stations for the B.C. Clean Energy Vehicle Program point-of-sale incentives.

Since December 1st, 2011, rebates of up to $500 per eligible electric vehicle charging station have been available to B.C. residents who own or lease a battery electric or plug in hybrid electric vehicle that is eligible for the Clean Energy Vehicle Program point-of-sale vehicle incentives.

B.C.'s Clean Energy Vehicle Program is the third provincial program in the country, joining Ontario's and Quebec's programs

For more information on the B.C. Clean Energy Vehicle Program, visit...

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EPRI Unveils Interactive Generation Options Tool to Compare Technologies

January 10, 2012

EPRI has released an interactive, easy-to-use reference tool that enables users to evaluate the benefits and impacts of electricity generation technologies in a number of key areas.

This on-line version of a previously released printed reference card enables users to compare technologies – renewables, coal, natural gas and nuclear – with respect to variables such as construction costs, emissions, waste products and the ability to generate electricity when needed. It includes an interactive matrix that allows users to mouse over color-coded “favorability bubbles” to obtain supporting information for a given generation technology.

In another portion of the website, users can interact with a U.S. map to see how the generation mix varies by region and how it compares to the c...

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Keeping Current

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Lutron Appoints Pessina President

January 6, 2012

LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO., INC., manufacturer of energy-saving lighting controls, announces the appointment of Michael W. Pessina as President.

In his 35-year career with Lutron, Pessina has acquired broad experience in the engineering, quality assurance and manufacturing areas. After being promoted through several management positions, he was appointed to senior vice president in 2000, to executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2002, and to President, Office of Product Development in 2009. Pessina is also a member of Lutron’s Executive Board and Lutron’s Advisory Council. A licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and certified senior quality engineer through the American Society of Quality, Pessina is a member of the...

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IDEAL Appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing for Networks US Business Unit

December 14, 2011

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of quality tools, connectors, and testing products for the electrical and data communications markets, announces the appointment of Richard Jones to Director of Sales & Marketing, Networks US for the company's Networks & Test Business Unit.

Mr. Jones will report directly to Jason Butchko, VP/GM of IDEAL Networks & Test and be responsible for sales and marketing activities within the United States. He starts immediately and will be based at IDEAL Networks & Test headquarters in San Diego, CA.

Mr. Jones brings to his new position a wealth of industry experience and expertise in growing domestic/global markets, sales and channel...

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CD Nova Ltd. Appointed Master Distributor for Odyssey Brand Batteries in Western Canada

December 8, 2011

ENERSYS CANADA announces the appointment of CD Nova Ltd. as a Master Distributor of the Odyssey brand of batteries in Western Canada. CD Nova Ltd. has a long history with Enersys and distributes Cyclon and Genesis brands of pure lead technology batteries. They are a qualified Value Added Center and manufacture custom battery packs designed for customer requirements. For more information visit www.cdnova.com.

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Wheatland Tube Names Steve Spade National Sales Manager, Electrical Division - Canada

December 8, 2011

WHEATLAND TUBE COMPANY has named Steve Spade as its National Sales Manager, Electrical Division for Canada. Wheatland Tube, North America’s leading electrical steel conduit and fittings producer, is part of the JMC Steel Group, a Canadian owned steel pipe and tube producer based out of Chicago, IL.

Mr. Spade, who has 28 years of experience in the Canadian Electrical Industry, will be responsible for managing Wheatland’s network of sales agents throughout Canada. Steve will be based out of Alliston, Ontario.

"Wheatland is committed to growing our electrical conduit and fittings sales share in Canada" noted David Burnette, Vice President of Sales - Electrical Division. "Steve Spade's comprehensive understanding of the...

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CI Energy Group Renewable Energy Investment & Grid Development Strategy | Toronto, Ontario | Mon, 01/30/2012 (All day) - Tue, 01/31/2012 (All day)
Electric Vehicles & Infrastructure Summit | Double Tree Hotel - Toronto Airport | Wed, 02/22/2012 (All day) - Thu, 02/23/2012 (All day)
AEL Electrical Learning EXPO - Grande Prairie | TEC Centre - Evergreen Park | Thu, 03/22/2012 - 09:00 - 17:00
MEET 2012 | Moncton Coliseum Complex | Wed, 05/02/2012 (All day) - Thu, 05/03/2012 (All day)
Current Connections - Electrical Showcase 2012 | Exhibition Place, Red River Exhibition Park | Wed, 05/30/2012 (All day) - Thu, 05/31/2012 (All day)

Product Safety Alert!

View the latest safety alerts on recalled and counterfeit products:

UL Warns of Four Communications Cables with Unauthorized References to UL (Release PN11-38, PN11-43, PN11-39, PN11-37)

October 12, 2011 – UL is notifying consumers, retailers, manufacturers, regulatory agencies and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) that the four communications cables identified below bear unautho...
Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors due to Electrical Shock Hazard

October 11, 2011 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop us...
UL Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on Compact Fluorescent Lamp

September 23, 2011 – UL is notifying consumers and retailers that the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) identified below bears an unauthorized UL Mark for the United States and Canada. The CFL has not be...

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Q: In the selection of dry type transformers, how do I go about determining the proper rating of the transformer circuits?

Expert: Arkady (Ark) Tsisserev, P.Eng.

Ark is a registered Professional Engineer with a Master’s degree in electrical engineering and is the Chair of the Technical Committee for the CE Code, Part I.

Q: As a subcontractor, what do I need to know about Subcontractor Default Insurance?

Expert: David Mckenzie

David Mckenzie is a lawyer practicing construction and commercial litigation at Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP in Vancouver. He is called to the bar of British Columbia.

Q: Will CSA Z462 be adopted into law by Provinces & Territories?

Expert: Terry Becker

P.Eng. CEO, ESPS Electrical Safety Programs Solutions INC.

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Fulham Expands RaceHorse Brand CFL Ballast Line

January 16, 2012

Fulham is pleased to announce a line extension of its RaceHorse Brand CFL Fluorescent Ballasts which are designated as "RHA" models, compared with similar RH1, RH2 and RH3 models. The RHA models have a new circuit design, are FCC Class A (non-consumer), and are all UL/cULus (whereas the RH1 and RH2 are UL only). They offer programmed start for extended lamp life in frequent switching applications, end-of-...
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Fulham Introduces 5-Tap HID High Pressure Sodium and Metal Halide Ballasts

January 16, 2012

Fulham is pleased to augment its line of 4-tap magnetic HID ballasts with new 5-tap magnetic HID HPS and MH ballasts of voltage range 120, 208, 240, 277 and 480V. All ballasts include a high temperature rated capacitor, an ignitor (where applicable) and mounting brackets (hardware). Dry capacitors are standard on HPS 5-tap models from 250W - 400W, Probe Start MH 5-tap...
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RC Lighting Introduces 78 Watt LED Floodlights to Replace 250 Watt Metal Halide Technology

January 10, 2012

RC Lighting, the leading manufacturer of affordable LED lighting, has expanded its popular LFLOOD line of floodlights with the addition of its new “FXLED78,” a 78 Watt LED replacement for 250 Watt metal halide floodlights. The first LED floodlight to offer the benefits of high wattage capabilities in an affordable price range, the FXLED78 represents a highly-efficient alternative to standard metal...
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