BCEA Power Up
September 5, 2024
Product Care Association of Canada
Events
Crown Isle Golf Tournament – 1 spot left!
The BC Electrical Association, along with the Island committee, will hold a North Island golf tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Tee times start at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 1:30 p.m. Only 60 golfers can take part in this tournament, so get your tickets quickly!

Following your round, you will have the opportunity to network with your peers at the awards dinner. Golf fees are $250 for members and $350 for non-members and include a golf cart and dinner.

For more information, sponsorships, and to register, click the link below.
Nine & Dine Golf Tournament – Sept. 17
Join us for a friendly 9-hole golf tournament put on by the BCEA Women's and AMP networks! The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Tee times start at 1:00 p.m., and there will be a BBQ dinner and reception to follow. All skill levels welcome!

Thank you to our sponsors: Coast2Coast Engineering, and E.B. Horsman & Son!
Lower Mainland Trade Show – Oct. 22 - SOLD OUT
BCEA is continuing to bring back our trade shows this year! Our next show will be at the Show Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be an educational seminar with Joel Feenstra at 11:00 a.m. on the topic of the changes and updates to the 2024 Electrical code from CSA.
All exhibitor booths are sold out. Attendee registration is open now at the link below.
Sponsorships are still available to highlight your company at this event. Please reach out to beth@bcea.bc.ca to purchase a sponsorship.

Thank you to our Reception Sponsor: Eaton!
Standard Products Inc.
Education
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:
 
TELC-0208, FSR Electrical Code Continuing Education, various training options available 
TELC-0107 Electrical Code-50 Hour 
TELC-0144 Low Energy Electrical Worker 
TELC-0161 High Voltage

Member Benefits
Group Health Plans
Great news! BCEA has partnered with ICBA to launch its own group benefit plans to give our members competitive rates and top-notch service in offering group health, dental, retirement, and other benefits. These benefits are great for your workers, their families, and your bottom line.
 
Need a plan? BCEA Benefits can help you find a cost-effective option. Already have a plan? We can review the performance of your current benefit plan to find opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Visit our benefits home page for more information.
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Mark Your Calendars
10 Sep 2024
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17 Sep 2024
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22 Oct 2024
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Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and the Village of Anmore will be locations of over $360 million in capital projects in the next decade for upgrades and expansions of BC's electricity grid.
Tesla asked Canada to reduce tariffs on its EVs made in China, Reuters source says
Electric automaker Tesla approached Ottawa and asked for a lower tariff on its autos, a Canadian government source told Reuters on Wednesday, as Canada announced that it would impose a 100 per cent duty on Chinese-made electric vehicles.

Source: CBC
Data centres are hungry for power, and Alberta is pitching itself as the place to build
Major tech companies are searching the world for locations with available electricity to power data centre and Alberta is promoting itself as a prime location. 

Source: CBC