Message From The Editor
The growing performance of green energy
When the topic of green energy comes up, we're now talking about trends and not an alternative technology. This reflects the importance assigned to these new sources of electrical power and distribution, as well as rising consumption and, above all, the evolution of new technologies and our view of the world of the future. Two examples in this issue: the electrification of transport and energy storage. Not only are they increasingly transforming green energy, but they are also redefining the daily life of tomorrow. Good reading!
Line Goyette Managing Editor
linegoyette@kerrwil.com
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Changing Scene
- Liteline Promotes Steve McMullen to Regional Sales Manager, Ontario and Western Canada
Previously Regional Sales Manager for Ontario, McMullen will continue leveraging his customer relations, sales and marketing experience to help the company grow…
- Hydro-Québec's Centraide Campaign: More than $5.9 Million Donated
On the occasion of its 41st Centraide fund-raising campaign, Hydro-Québec has donated over $5.9 million to Centraide, $200,000 more than last year…
- E.B. Horsman & Son Appoints New Edmonton Branch Manager
Bob Clarke has served the electrical marketplace in Alberta for 39 years, working for various distributors, manufacturer representatives and agents, as well as an electrical contractor…
- Join Electricity Human Resources Canada for the Electricity Workforce Event of the Year
On February 28, 2018, in Toronto Ontario, join Electricity Human Resources Canada, business leaders, educators and human resource professionals for its 2017 EHRC Awards of Excellence…
- Nova Scotia Power's Annual Scholarship Program Supports Future Leaders
Majd Al Zhouri, one of last year's 40 deserving Nova Scotia Power scholarship recipients, was thrilled to move to the next level of his education last fall when he began his engineering degree at St. Francis Xavier University…
- Nova Scotia Power's Annual Scholarship Program Supports Future Leaders
Darryl Castellano reports directly to Kim Windrow and will work closely with Nelson Squires, VP and GM of the Canadian business…
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State of Green Business
The Electrification of Everything
By Paul Carp and Elaine Hsieh
The expert consensus is broad: the most direct path toward a clean energy future is to replace technologies that still run on combustion — including gasoline vehicles and natural gas heating and cooling — with alternatives that run on electricity, such as electric vehicles and heat pumps, all tapping into renewable or low-carbon power sources. Call it the First Law of Decarbonization: everything that can be electrified, will be.
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Company Profile
James Solecki Talks about His Company, Integra Lighting
By Owen Hurst
James Solecki is a motivated and involved individual who founded and operates several lighting companies: Integra Works Inc., JSLDesign Inc., LED Lights Direct Inc., Island Villa Lighting Ltd., and Island Villa Solar & Light Ltd. Through his determination and advancement of unique lighting perspectives such as Integra's Dark Skies initiative, which aims to provide environmental harmony, James is creating a new way of approaching potential customers and providing a pleasing lighting experience.
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Economy
Investment in Non-residential Building Construction
Investment in non-residential building construction totalled $13.7 billion in the fourth quarter, up 1.6% over the previous quarter, marking a third consecutive quarterly increase. Nationally, gains were reported for all three components (institutional, industrial and commercial), led by spending on institutional building construction, up $117.2 million to $3.9 billion. Provincially, increases were posted in five provinces in the fourth quarter.
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Energy Storage
Energy Storage Charges Forward
By Heather Clancy
Use it or lose it. Few products in the world have a shorter shelf life than electricity. That's why pretty much everyone involved in the power sector — from utilities to buyers to start-ups to state regulators — is putting more energy than ever behind ways to extend it. That's fuelling a boom in projects and investments centred on advanced battery chemistries and alternative energy storage approaches, such as hydrogen fuel cells and thermal options that use hot water or ice to conserve power. The Holy Grail over time is to create a network of resources that can be used in concert with solar and wind farms.
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Q&A Brought to You by Britech
Britech Responds to Frequently Asked Questions on Electric Floor Heating
Q. What do I need as far as standard accessories for a 100' long run of self regulating cable?
A. Once the cable length circuit is established and you know the size of breaker you'll need you will also need the cable connection kit from the manufacturer, heat tracing warning labels, (one for every 20' of cable), manufacturers approved end seal, and the proper type of tape. Fibreglass tape can be used for copper and steel pipe, aluminum tape for plastic pipes and special tape for stainless steel pipe that is approved for that use. Tie wraps are not to be used.
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Survey Says
Survey Says: Electrical Utility Market Mix
The electrical utility market's industrial and commercial sectors represent 81% of the market. Residential comes in third with just 5% of the market mix.
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Survey Says From Recent Issues
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New Products and Solutions
Stanpro VTS4-L IP66 Compact Vapour Tight Luminaire
Stanpro's VTS4 luminaire is IK08 rated, demonstrating resistance against robust impacts and shocks. The narrow VTS4-L luminaire also offers superior light distribution. In addition, this fixture is DLC listed, resistant to rust and deterioration, and performs well in demanding environments. Ideal for dusty, wet or humid areas such as parking garages, underpasses, stairwells and schools.
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Lutron Hi-lume Voltage Driver
The Lutron Hi-lume Premier 0.1% has superior performance and is easy to set up. The Hi-lume Premier 0.1% constant voltage LED driver is the world's first driver with smooth, flicker-free 0.1% dimming and soft-on, fade-to-black feature for an incandescent-like dimming experience. The driver works with Lutron Lumaris and a variety of 24VDC LED tape, strips, light bars, cove lighting, and linear lighting products.
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Philips Field App
Philips field apps are a suite of applications used to set various parameters of Philips products and for a number of use cases: the EasySense fixture-mount sensor, and lumen selection for EvoKit, which allows users to set the specific light level of EvoKit in the field.
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Delta Controls CLC SWT: Network Switch
The CLCSWT dataline switch uses capacitive touch technology to eliminate lifecycle issues usually present in mechanical switches. The touch areas can be user configured for 1, 2, 4 and 8 buttons per gang, and fit in a standard décor style switch plate cover to allow for whatever look the designer wants. LED indicators for each button show the status of the lights under its control. Basic programming can be done through simple pushbutton programming. Advanced setup is handled through the scheduler and software interfaces.
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Eurofase Lighting 0086 80W Transformer
The Eurofase 80W transformer handles up to 2x35W MR11/MR16 or 3x20W Bi-Pin/MR11/MR16 bulbs. It can be dimmed using an electronic dimmer connected to the primary side (120V/60Hz) of the transformer. The unit measures 2.75" x 1.38" x 1.06".
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Audacy Metal Luminaire Controller, External-Mount
The SCDMET-1000 metal external-mounted luminaire controller by IDEAL is an AC-powered, wireless lighting control device that is part of the Audacy wireless controls system. Operating in the 915 MHz spectrum, the SCDMET-1000 is a metal-encased junction box insert module that can turn on, turn off, or provide 0-10 V dimming signal to an electronic dimming ballast or LED driver. This product is designed to specifically adhere to the Chicago Plenum Code.
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Current Copper Prices
Monitor daily and 6-month $US prices for copper — the preferred electrical conductor for most categories of electrical wiring.
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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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