Published by Kerrwil Publications Limited with support from the Electrical Council, Electro-Federation Canada
Volume 1 • Issue 40

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

How do we make informed choices?

I learned last week that very serious people are waiting with anticipation for the economy to collapse. That's what they're calling it: the collapse. More recently, I attended the SCF Quebec section's fall event (maybe you saw my tweets?), and three speakers have presented us with their vision of the future, including economic prospects for 2015. There doesn't appear to be consensus on the prognosis, but none of these speakers saw a looming economic collapse. What to do in the face of these sometimes complimentary, sometimes contradictory, and sometimes just regionally-based visions? Learn, compare and continue. This is the season of training, conferences and symposiums. We note some of them in this issue. Good reading!

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


 

CHANGING SCENE

LineScout Technology Hydro-Québec Licences LineScout Technology to British Utility
Hydro-Québec and National Grid, a British electricity and gas utility company, have signed a licensing agreement for a robotic device able to inspect high-voltage transmission lines.
Energy Storage R&D AREVA and Schneider Electric Sign Energy Storage R&D agreement
AREVA and Schneider Electric have signed an agreement to develop a new energy storage solution, the flow battery, to produce and store electricity by combining hydrobromic acid and hydrogen.
SLR Marketing Laplante & Associés Merges with SLR Marketing
Effective October 1, the two firms are now known as Laplante-Ricard & Associés. They've also signed a new client: Brady Corporation.
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Powerbus™ Busway by Schneider Electric

Scalable, efficient, and flexible power distribution with zero footprint

Schneider Powerbus Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the release of the highest tap off unit density low amperage Busway on the market.

The Powerbus busway delivers flexible and efficient overhead power distribution and offers scalability by featuring the highest tap-off unit density on the market with up to 20 openings every 10 feet. This modular solution minimizes unintended downtime and improves safety while optimizing energy efficiency. Powerbus busway construction consists of a light-weight electrical grade all-aluminum housing with up to five (5) silver-plated copper conductor bars for maximum electrical efficiency. Modular design and full catalogue of tap-off units, drop cords with connectors, power feed units, fittings and accessories are available to fit your power and application needs. Read More



Training/Formation CSA Safety Conference Series

Electrical Safety Training Conference Canada's premier electrical safety conference is just weeks away!

Don't miss your chance to preview the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, and hear from industry professionals who have helped shape Canada's electrical safety system. Read More


Heating

Home Heating Tips, Part 1

By Richard Paquet
Home Heating Tips One of the simplest, inexpensive and efficient types of heating in today's market is electric heating. You may have lived in a home from childhood to adulthood furnished with the same electric baseboards. Even though electric heaters can stand the test of time, they do have a life expectancy and eventually will have to be replaced. So when is it time for your customers to change their electric heaters? What replacement options do they have for the typical rooms in their home? Read More


CSA Conference Series
CSA Spotlight Speakers' Spotlight - Toronto

Don't miss key note speaker Dr. Manuel Gomez, when he takes the stage to address the latest research in electrical burn injury diagnosis and treatment at the Canadian Electrical Safety Conference Series October 7th and 8th in Toronto. Read More


Economy - Cost of Injuries

Quebec Calculates What Workplace Injuries Cost

Cost of Injuries A new report published by Quebec's workers compensation board, the Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail, estimates the human and financial costs of work-related injuries and illnesses for just one year to be $4.62 billion. This averages out to $38,355 per injury. However, the report warns, these costs are probably underestimated. Read More

Safety - Asbestos

Supervisor's Dismissal Upheld for Exposing Workers to Asbestos

Asbestos An arbitrator has rejected an Ontario Power Generation supervisor's appeal after he was dismissed for safety violations that exposed workers to asbestos. "He was willing to put at risk the health and safety interests of the employees for whom he was responsible, as for those coming on shift after him," the arbitrator noted in his decision.

In October 2009, the supervisor and his crew were removing gaskets from the end doors of a nuclear generator undergoing a maintenance overhaul. The gaskets seal the end doors to keep hydrogen within the generator. Read More

Economy - Power Statistics

Electric Power Statistics, July 2014

Power Statistics Electric power generation in Canada declined 6.2% to 45.8 million megawatt hours (MWh) in July compared with the same month in 2013. Hydro power generation was down 6.0% to 28.0 million MWh. Generation by utilities fell 7.4% to 42.2 million MWh, while industrial generation was up 11.4% to 3.6 million MWh. Read More

Survey Says

ALTTEXT

Purchasing Results for 13 Product Categories

More than 80% of electrical contracting respondents buy from 7 of 13 product categories. See the full results now. In the next issue: what plant electrical respondents buy. Read More

Product Focus

Acuity Brands Launches Latest Generation OLED Product Portfolio

OLED Product Portfolio Acuity Brands, Inc. has launched a next-generation OLED product portfolio, including the award-winning Revel, Kindred, Trilia, and Canvis. The four luminaires provide distinctive design statements for corporate, hospitality, healthcare, and residential interior lighting applications. Read More

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