BCEA Power Up
October 10, 2024
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Member News
Holiday Awards Are Now Live!
Nominate a fellow employee or member company for one of our annual awards! Four awards are available: Betty Lou Pacey Education Relief, Project Excellence, Outstanding Individual, and Community Contribution.

Deadline for nominations/applications is November 8th.
Events
Virtual Townhall - Meet Will Davis
Join us on October 16th at 12pm to meet BCEA's new CEO, Will Davis! Hear Will discuss his plans for the next 60-90 days as he takes over from our fearless leader for 30 years, Barbette Igonia.
Lower Mainland Trade Show – October 22
Register today to attend BCEA's fall trade show. You won't want to miss this great event! The show will take place at the Show Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver on Tuesday, October 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.

There will be two prize draws for attendees during the show: a $500 prize at 2pm, and a $1000 prize at 4pm. Thanks to our prize sponsors: IPEX and Elec-Tech Sales!
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 Sponsors: Eaton, ECS, and EB Horsman & Son.
Annual Holiday Awards & Luncheon - November 29th
Registration is now live for our annual holiday awards and luncheon on Friday, November 29th at 11am at the Delta Hotel, Burnaby. Join your colleagues as we celebrate the holiday season, our BCEA award winners, and induct our new alumni at this event. 

Tickets are $105/ea for members and $150/ea for non-members. You can also purchase a table of 8 seats for $800.
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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.
GIMBAL - Meet the Future of Downlights!
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Introducing the LED Gimbal Downlight – Compact design meets impactful performance. Embrace a seamless blend of style and efficiency with its compact aperture, delivering brilliance without compromise. Elevate your lighting game with options: opt for the 7 W, available in 3” for the smallest and more seamless result or 4” for retrofitting existing recessed or bask in the radiance of the 12 W for higher output in a 3.5” opening aperture.
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In the Media
NETCO 2023 Leadership Excellence Award Winner – Geordie Walsh IBEW 625 Halifax, Nova Scotia
On September 5-6th, at the picturesque Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria, BC, the National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) held its annual educational conference and trade show and presented its 2023 Leadership Excellence Award.

Source: Electrical Industry News Week
BC Hydro: Business Energy Saving Incentives
BC Hydro offers businesses incentives for energy-efficient equipment upgrades

Source: Electrical Industry News Week
Large-scale data centres need protection ... fuses play a critical role
Data centres are massive power consumers and electricity costs are a significant operating expense.  Without a carefully designed electrical system, there is risk of electrical fires, equipment damage, power outages, shock hazards, arcing and damage to electrical infrastructure, and catastrophic cascading failures. 

Source: Electrical Business