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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Yes, We Are the Leaders

I'm not talking about the Olympic Games, which forced a significant number of people among us to get up very early on the weekend. But it's also good to know that Canada is a leader in research, development and installation of green energy. Learn everything about it in this edition of EIN.

Line Goyette
Managing Editor, Electrical Industry Newsweek
linegoyette@kerrwil.com




Introducing Square D™ SurgeLoc for NQ Panelboards

Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the release of the innovative Surgelogic SurgeLoc, a new line of commercial surge protection that provides advanced power and equipment protection for Square D™ NQ panelboards. Engineered with input from contractors and specifiers, the innovative SurgeLoc device from Schneider Electric™ has revolutionized commercial surge protection. Read More


 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Want to Increase Business, Part II: Turning Your Situation Analysis into Action

By Stan Rydzynski
Once you've completed a situation analysis, the next section of the marketing plan are your goals and objectives. A goal is a realistic, measurable statement of your business targets and intensions. For example, "I want sales to grow by 950%" is neither measurable (when?) nor realistic (wishful thinking). "Increase sales in 2014 by 2.3%" is a goal. It is measurable and realistic. Read More
 

GREEN PAGES - WIND

Progress in Global Wind Energy Market Continues with Steady Growth

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has released its 2013 market statistics, showing global wind energy capacity has tripled over the past five years to reach a total of 318,137 MW. Despite slower growth rates in some countries, the amount of wind energy installed around the world still rose by over 12% in 2013. Read More
 

GREEN PAGES - SOLAR

Canada's Largest Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Installation: It's Up and Running

Canada's largest rooftop solar photovoltaic plant is now supplying enough electricity to power 60 homes for a year, offsetting 420 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, or the equivalent of planting over 25,000 trees. The project features 2,244 solar modules and 30 tons of steel tubing supplied by Atlas Tube and Polar Racking's rooftop ballasted mounting system. Read More
 

PEERS AND PROFILES

Innoventé: Energy Like You've Never Seen It

Based in Quebec, Innoventé produces renewable energy from organic waste from industrial, agricultural and municipal sources. This unique, patented Quebec technology transforms waste into electricity, heat and fertilizer while reducing greenhouse gases (GHG). Thanks to its technology, Innoventé solves a public waste disposal problem, improves the local environment, and stimulates local economies. Read More
 

SURVEY SAYS

Why Electrical Contractors Buy

As an electrical conductor for building wire systems, copper is the most efficient, strongest, and most reliable metal available today. Since much equipment uses copper, being aware of the relative pricing effects is an important component when buying and specifying electrical equipment. Two charts detail the historical effect of copper from 2009 through 2012. Read More
 

READER SURVEY

Canadian electrical industry - 5 minutes to answer our survey on e-commerce

You could win an iPad Air...
The Canadian electrical industry is quickly evolving, and we'd like to get your opinion on how this industry is keeping up with the e-commerce era. In exchange for 5 minutes of your time, we're offering you a chance to win an iPad Air. Deadline to be entered into the draw: February 28. Your survey responses will help us better understand your company's purchasing needs... and will also give electrical manufacturers and distributors insight on how they can make your e-Commerce experience a better one.
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THE ELECTRICAL STOCK MARKET

Track the stock market performance of 25 publicly traded electrical equipment suppliers and electrical wholesalers. Updated weekly.

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