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Electrical Code Consultation Is Now Open
BC is looking to adopt the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code into regulation. Technical Safety BC is gathering feedback from the electrical industry to better understand the impact of these code changes. Participate in the consultation by clicking the link below.
Events
Roaring 20s Gala – Feb. 23, 2024
Join us next week to celebrate 100 years of BCEA in your best 1920s formal style! The event will take place on Feb. 23 at 6:00 p.m. We will have trivia, a 360 Photobooth, and dueling pianos! We want to focus not only on what BCEA has done in the past 100 years, but also where we're going in the future. Whether you're new to the association or you've been with us for a while, this will be a great event to catch up with peers and toast the success of our association. Ticket price ($250+GST/ea) includes a welcome cocktail, dinner, and entertainment.
Current sponsors include Aerotek, Bartle and Gibson, Cascadia Sales, Eaton Electrical, EECOL, Guillevin, ICBA Benefits, IPEX, National Cable Supply, Ouellet, and Wesco. For more info on sponsorship opportunities, visit the link below. Decarbonization Webinar with EFC
Join Carol McGlogan, President and CEO of Electro-Federation Canada, for a presentation on Decarbonizing Canada via Electrification on March 13 at 12:00 p.m. EFC commissioned a white paper by the Pembina Group to examine the opportunities and challenges related to achieving GHG (greenhouse gas) reduction targets. Electrification is at the center of this transformation and Carol McGlogan will reflect on the research completed by Pembina and the resulting EFC policy recommendations to Canadian government stakeholders. This presentation will be delivered virtually via zoom. Tickets are $20+GST each.
Island Trade Shows – Victoria and Nanaimo
The BC Electrical Association in conjunction with the Victoria distributors and manufacturers committee on the Island will be holding two Island shows this April: • Tuesday, April 16 at the Nanaimo Vancouver Island Convention Centre • Thursday, April 18 at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort & Spa The Island shows have been very popular the last few years, and we are happy to extend them to the Nanaimo area. During our member forums, manufacturers and manufacturer agents felt it was time to bring Island shows back. An opening seminar is being organized to ensure a good kick off to the show. This show will also double as a career fair for the local community. Don't miss your opportunity to meet future employees! Details and table registrations can be found on our website. Confirmed Exhibitors: City Electric Supply, Code Electric, CSC LED, Eaton, EB Horsman & Son, ECA BC, IPEX, Ken Watt & Associates, KJ Controls, K.M. Roberts & Associates, Lotus LED, Mac's II Agencies, Nedco, RVE, Southwire Canada, Standard Products, Stelpro, Techspan, and Wesco.
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Basic Electricity Course – Online
Registration for our online Basic Electricity Course is now live. This course is a great primer for anyone new to the industry or who wants a refresher on the more basic aspects of the supply chain industry. The cost is $299+GST for members and $399+GST for non-members. Upon registration you can complete the course at your own pace.
BCIT Training Courses
Member company BCIT offers many electrical training courses to keep your credentials up to date. Explore the following options:
Member Benefits
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In the Media
Burnaby Embraces EVs, District Energy To Reduce GHG Emissions
The City of Burnaby aims for significant CO2 reductions by 2030 through initiatives like waste-to-energy, district heating, EV fleet transition, and facility upgrades. (Source: BC Hydro)
FortisBC Named One of B.C.'s Top Employers for 2024
As the largest energy provider in British Columbia, FortisBC has been recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. (Source: Fortis BC)
Despite Adding 2.3 GW of Renewables/Storage, CanREA Says We Must "Increase the Pace of Build-Out"
“Canada’s wind, solar, and energy storage industry had a relatively good year in 2023, but it fell short of the trajectory needed to meet net-zero targets,” said Vittoria Bellissimo, CanREA president and CEO.
(Source: Electrical Business) Turning Down the Dial on Cold Weather Anxiety for EVs in Canada
Concerns over how cold weather affects electric vehicles are overstated, as data indicates EVs perform effectively with proper planning and infrastructure. (Source: Electric Autonomy)
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