MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR
These Figures Speak Volumes
The recent report from the IEA, which you will find outlined in this issue, may cause you to change some of your behaviors. We often speak of collective responsibility, but sometimes some personal actions are needed. According to the IEA, there are now 14 billion network-enabled devices on the planet. This is much more than the population of the Earth, and the costs are starting to outweigh the benefits.
Line Goyette
Managing Editor, Electrical Industry Newsweek
linegoyette@kerrwil.com
Introducing Square D™ SurgeLoc for NQ Panelboards
Easy Installation, Space Saving, Money Saving Design
Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the release of the innovative Surgelogic SurgeLoc, a new line of commercial surge that provides advanced power and equipment protection for Square D™ NQ panelboards. Engineered with input from contractors and specifiers, the innovative SurgeLoc device from Schneider Electric™ has revolutionized commercial surge protection.
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Energy
Energy Waste by a Thousand Cuts
A new report by the International Energy Agency has found that $80 billion is lost annually to inefficient technology, a number that's set to climb to $120 billion by 2020. And the main culprit? Standby mode.
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Standby Mode on New Devices Draining Billions Annually
A quick breakdown of how the cumulative consumption of small devices is draining massive amounts of electricity.
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Canadian Electrical Safety Conference launching in October 2014
Key events scheduled in Mississauga ( October 7&8 ), Calgary ( October 15 & 16) Halifax, ( November 3 & 4)
The Canadian Electrical Safety Conference Series addresses both national and regional issues specific to safe electrical installation and maintenance.
This interactive forum features guest speakers that have helped shape electrical industry safety through their expertise or contribution towards the development of the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code and electrical safety standards. Participants will gain a first-hand review of effective electrical safety program management that features updates to important standards such as the CSA Z462 or the new Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems guideline. And of course, a preview of important changes in 2015 Canadian Electrical Code, the foundation of electrical safety in Canada.
This conference is designed for those in electrical contracting, plant electrical, electrical engineering, OH&S Professionals, HVAC.
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Peers and Profiles
Meet Mr. Electric
Mr. Electric began franchising right out of the gate. Started in 1994, the company is reportedly now one of the largest and fastest growing full service electrical services companies in the world.
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SURVEY SAYS
How Does Your Salary Stack Up?
In this month's Survey Says, see how you stack up as we look at the median salary by job for electrical contractors (Spoiler: Electrical Project Manager is where the money is).
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NEW PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
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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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IN THE NEXT ISSUE
In the Next Issue: National Energy Code 2015 figures
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EIN's TRAINING & EVENTS CALENDAR
Training, networking and professional development opportunities for members of Canada's electrical industry.
Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) Annual Industry Conference
September 7-13 - Rome, Italy
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Convention and Trade Show
September 27-30 - Chicago, IL
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