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Aztec Electrical Supply Expands Footprint in Southern Ontario

June 24, 2205 Aztec is strengthening its presence in Southwestern Ontario with two major moves this June—the grand opening of its newly expanded Cambridge branch and the opening of its brand new Stoney Creek branch.  Located at 430 McNeilly Road, Aztec’s new Stoney Creek branch will specialize in automation and control solutions, serving local industrial facilities with…

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Understanding the Growing Demand for Onsite Power Quality Metering

June 24, 2025 As power systems become more complex and industries rely increasingly on sensitive electronic equipment, onsite power quality metering is becoming an essential tool for facility operators. In a recent discussion featuring Dan Davis from Hammond Power Solutions and Ali Halimi from SMAART Power, key insights were shared about the importance of power quality…

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AI Accelerates Energy Transformation: How Data Centres Are Moving Toward Hybrid and Sustainable Power Solutions

June 24, 2025 The Surge in AI-Driven Power Demand: Why Traditional Grids Are Struggling With the rapid expansion of generative AI applications, power demand from data centres is reaching unprecedented levels. According to a Cushman Wakefield report, AI-related data centre revenue is expected to increase 8.8 times by 2028 compared to 2024. 1 However, AI servers consume…

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Ontario Welcomes GE Vernova Hitachi’s $70 Million Investment to Build World’s First Small Modular Reactor Engineering & Service Centre

June 23, 2025 SMR facility will protect workers by bringing over 300 good-paying jobs to Durham Region and training thousands of workers in the nuclear industry each year On June 23rd, the Ontario government announced it has secured an investment of $70 million from GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) to build the world’s first…

ABB Simplifies Electrical Installations with New Snap-In Fittings
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ABB Simplifies Electrical Installations with New Snap-In Fittings

June 20, 2025 The integration of smart technology, energy management systems and enhanced security features is reshaping the Canadian electrical industry. These installations often require electricians to work with new systems and products under tight project timelines, especially in high-demand sectors such as healthcare and commercial construction. To streamline installations, ABB Installation Products engineered new…

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ABB Energy Transition – The Power to Adapt

June 20, 2025 The ways we generate, store and distribute electrical power are changing. This once-in-a lifetime energy transition demands new technology and new ways of thinking to address a rapidly evolving grid. ABB partners with businesses to adapt and navigate these changes by ensuring a reliable flow of electricity, and with their next-generation sulfur…

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Schneider Electric’s Control Relay, Square D, QO, 30A (Max), 240V

June 20, 2025 Description Square D Control Relays provide customizable home automation and control at the circuit level. A modular and scalable load control solution, they allow customizable monitoring, scheduling, and control of the specific circuits you choose. Used in Schneider Pulse smart panel and Pulse backup controller, these relays can also be used in…

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Edgecom Energy Leverages Generative AI to Customize Energy Efficiency in Industrial Facilities

June 15, 2025 By Krystie Johnston ABB recognizes Edgecom Energy’s innovative Energy Manager which leverages Generative AI to make better, informed decisions about energy consumption by awarding them winners of their 2024 Startup Challenge Edgecom Energy is a Canadian startup that is using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to offer integrated energy management software programs that…

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The Time is Now: An Industrial Energy Efficiency Action Plan

June 13, 2025 In a whitepaper released on June third, ABB has set out the scale of the challenge facing the global industrial sector and emphasizes the critical role of industrial energy efficiency in meeting rising energy demand while strengthening energy security & affordability and driving industrial competitiveness. With 45% of the world’s electricity converted…

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Designing for Demand: The Role of Transformers in a Resilient EV Future

June 11, 2025 Transformers in the EV Charging Boom: Are We Ready for the Load? As electric vehicles (EVs) continue their rapid rise, one question looms over the energy sector, municipalities, and developers alike: Is our infrastructure truly ready for the surge in demand? From city streets to highway rest stops, new EV chargers are…

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Hydrogen: Safe Energy Carrier or Explosive Challenge?

June 10, 2025 By Armin Glaser, Vice President Strategy and Cooperation at Pilz Hydrogen is considered the energy carrier of the future. Its potential applications are diverse: it is used in industry when steelmaking, in the chemical or glass industry, for mobility as fuel for fuel cell vehicles or for electricity reconversion. The downside of…

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Ontario Leveraging Hydrogen to Power Jobs, Growth and Energy Security

June 10, 2025 Province ensuring affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy supply as part of its plan to protect Ontario On June 10, the Ontario government announced its plans to expand the province’s hydrogen energy advantage to ensure the province has affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy to build new homes and support economic growth….

Update to NWM Series NEMA 4 Swing-Out Wall-Mount Cabinet from Hammond Manufacturing
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Update to NWM Series NEMA 4 Swing-Out Wall-Mount Cabinet from Hammond Manufacturing

June 9, 2025 This product is manufactured within North America and is ✅ Tariff-Free. The NWM Series Swing-Out Outdoor Rack Cabinets by Hammond are designed for mounting 19-inch rack and panel-mounted devices, offering both front and rear access through a three-part design: door, middle section, and back pan. These cabinets provide protection against water, dirt,…

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Hammond Power Solutions Earns 2025 Great Place to Work Certification™

June 9, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions Earns 2025 Great Place to Work Certification™ Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the second consecutive year. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at HPS across all Canada, USA, Mexico and…

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Government of Canada Invests in British Columbia’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector

June 9, 2025 B.C. companies are unlocking new opportunities in global clean tech markets British Columbia is home to Canada’s largest hydrogen and fuel cell cluster, powering low-emission energy solutions. With over half of all hydrogen companies in the country and 1,350 full-time workers, B.C. has what it takes to meet global demand in this…

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Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Move to Unlock Economic Potential of Offshore Wind

June 3, 2025 The offshore renewable energy sector offers Canada a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity, with the global offshore wind market expected to draw $1 trillion in investments by 2040. Boasting the world’s longest coastlines, exceptional wind resources and a highly skilled labour pool, Atlantic Canada is ideally situated to capitalize on this extraordinary opportunity for…