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Volume 2 • Issue 10
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR
Positive energy productivity
It may be a little disappointing to read that, all things being equal, Canada would rank 44th in global energy productivity. So says the 2015 Energy Productivity and Economic Prosperity Index. But according to the index, just using existing energy technologies better could generate an economic boom and more. Lighting is one of the technologies identified in the report that can help us improve our energy productivity. All this and more in this edition. Good reading!
Line Goyette
Managing Editor, Electrical Industry Newsweek
linegoyette@kerrwil.com
CHANGING SCENE
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State-of-the-Art Smart Grid at Ryerson
The Schneider Electric Smart Grid Laboratory at Ryerson's Centre for Urban Energy in Toronto is now available for testing new products or operational strategies, validating grid transformation solutions, conducting research and training employees.
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Wind Continues to Gain Power in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta
Canada now has almost 10,000 megawatts of wind-powered electricity generating capacity, representing about 7% of total generating capacity. Over 1,800 megawatts of this were installed in 2014...
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Banff to Offer Solar Incentives
In what may be the first municipal action of its kind in Canada, the town council for Banff, AB has approved an incentive program that would help eco-conscious residents install solar panels on private homes and businesses.
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Philips is "dusting off the shelves" to start the new year. Take advantage of some great pricing on quality discontinued Philips Luminaires. All warranties apply and it's first come first served while quantities last.
Great offers on CFI LED highbay luminaires, KEENE soft bay pendant LED residential and commercial luminaires, LIGHTOLIER LED Down lights, DAYBRITE HID wall packs, canopy lights, architectural HID floodlights and area lights.
It's a simple process to order with no freight charges on orders of $500 or more. Simply pick your favorite Philips Authorized Distributor and email your purchase order to Philips Order Entry. Please indicate "Online Special Order" in Subject line and Philips will provide an order acknowledgement within 48 hours to advise anticipated time when shipment will leave the Philips warehouse to go directly to you.
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WESCO Customer Rewards
Win with WESCO is designed to reward you for growing your purchases of qualifying Eaton products.
The program has four rewards levels providing you with achievable goals to score with! At each level the prizes get bigger and better, and increase in value.
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Codes and Standards
How the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I Is Amended
By Bill Burr
I am often asked how new rules get in the Code and how one could go about amending a code rule. All of these procedures are outlined in Appendix C of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. However, being written as a standard it is sometimes a struggle to follow. I trust this article easily explains the process. To start this discussion we need to understand the structure of the Technical Committee of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (TC), which is responsible for the development of the Code. The TC has a maximum of 41 members, consisting of...
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Lighting
Giant LED-Lit "Lampshades" Create Spectacular Urban Lighting in Quebec City
On Cartier Avenue in Quebec City, 34 giant lampshades backlit with LEDs and decorated with works by two Quebec artists are currently hanging over the street. The installation is an original concept by Lightemotion, a lighting design firm that illuminates building façades and interiors in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. While this "floating gallery" installation is temporary, Lightemotion will use the lighting fixtures to create new annual shows for the next five years. The project is part of a master plan proposed by Lightemotion in 2013 to the Office du Tourisme de Québec, which calls for the illumination of several more major arteries. "Our major challenge was to respect the soul of Cartier Avenue, while being bold enough to create a world-class project that would help make Quebec City a true international winter capital," says François Roupinian, founder and president of Lightemotion.
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Lighting Report
Lighting Cited as Contributor to Global Prosperity
Societies have "huge potential" to boost economic performance and generate significant environmental and social benefits by improving energy, asserts The 2015 Energy Productivity and Economic Prosperity Index. Europe alone could double its energy productivity performance on the basis of existing technologies. Key contributors identified by the report include energy efficient lighting, insulation, appliances, and heat pumps.
The report, a briefing document for policy makers, notes that applying a "high energy-productivity growth scenario" would improve our lifestyle by freeing up more money for spending on health, recreation and education. However, the report warns that we're deploying new technology too slowly to keep up with rising energy demand. While the current rate of energy productivity improvement is pegged at 1.3% each year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) assumes the global economy will continue growing at 3.6% per year.
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Economy
New Housing Construction: December Up 5.1% Year Over Year
Investment in new housing construction totalled $3.7 billion in December, up 5.1% from the same month a year earlier. The largest year-over-year advance occurred in Alberta, followed by British Columbia and Ontario. In Alberta, total investment in new residential building construction was up 16.7% to $865 million. British Columbia saw an 11.3% increase in spending to $633 million. In Ontario, investment rose 4.0% to $1.2 billion. Conversely, Manitoba posted the largest decline (-18.8% to $96 million).
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Survey Says
Key Factors in Buying
Buyers' trust in product quality must be high. "Warranty" is the least important of 5 factors measured in this survey.
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Survey Says From Recent Issues
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Product Focus
Eaton's Energy Efficient Linear LED Luminaire Provides High Efficacy and Cost Effective Illumination to Open Ceiling Environments
Eaton's new Corelite RZL light-emitting diode (LED) suspended luminaire — an energy efficient linear direct/indirect LED continuous row system — provides a cost effective solution in large open ceiling environments, offering up to 55% in energy savings over fluorescent luminaires.
"The Corelite RZL product's propriety LED platform offers customers a high-performing solution for new and retrofit open offices, retail and educational spaces," says Mark Eubanks, president, Eaton's Cooper Lighting Division. "The luminaire's compact profile, aesthetically pleasing low glare design and powerful performance provide high efficacies, surpassing 100 lumens per watt, while also offering low power consumption."
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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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