Articles from Electrical Business

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has unveiled the Mott Electric Pavilion, a new training facility funded by a $2-million donation from BCIT alumnus Dan Mott of Mott Electric. This facility will focus on hands-on training in renewable energy, robotics, and automated controls, increasing the capacity for electrical apprenticeship programs by 250 seats annually. The pavilion is part of the $220-million investment in the BCIT Trades and Technology Complex, aimed at modernizing trades education to meet workforce demands.

The Government of British Columbia, alongside BC Hydro, has unveiled a five-point action plan named "Energizing our economy" to enhance energy security and resilience in the province. This includes initiatives such as a second Call for Power, supporting clean energy projects, and investing over $12 million to aid clean technology innovation. The plan aims to foster economic growth, climate action, and collaboration with First Nations by focusing on clean and renewable energy. BC Hydro also introduced measures to promote energy efficiency, including the Power Smart RFEOI, part of a $700-million Energy Efficiency Plan, expected to save $80 million annually by 2030.

Trilliant and OZZ Electric have partnered to launch a new electric vehicle charging energy management solution in British Columbia, Canada. This initiative aims to optimize energy consumption by leveraging Trilliant's submetering technology for EV chargers in multi-residential buildings. The partnership, which began in 2022, focuses on delivering enhanced insights into energy usage for building managers and property owners. Both companies are committed to improving energy efficiency in Canada and the U.S.