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Member News
 Click the link below to watch a short video from our new CEO, Will Davis, about the upcoming holiday luncheon and his plans for BCEA.
Power Up Podcast - New Episode
Events
Trivia Night - November 21st
Join us on November 21st at 5pm when the AMP network will be putting on a holiday themed trivia night at the Barley Merchant in Langley! All teams will be assigned randomly the night of, so you will have a chance to meet new members. First place team will win a prize, and there is a door prize up for grabs for all attendees! There is no cost to attend but we ask that you register at the link below so we know how many people will be coming.
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. Our keynote speaker this year is Natacha Dupuis, a 5-time gold medalist from the Invictus Games. Thank you to Code Electric for being our speaker sponsor, and thank you to National Cable Specialists for being our Table Wine Sponsor! Tickets are $105/ea for members and $150/ea for non-members. You can also purchase a table of 8 seats for $800.
Wine Wednesday - December 11th
The final Wine Wednesday of this year will be held at One Sixty Wine Bar & Cafe in Port Moody on Wednesday December 11th. Join the Women's and AMP networks as they celebrate another great year of events and networking! There is no cost to attend but we ask that you sign up at the link below so we know how many people to expect.
Education
Member Company Mac's II Agencies is having another Spark’d Session webinar on November 19th at 10am. Register for free at the link below to discover Italian Glass Blown Lighting, a special category of products offered by Zaneen. Featuring the Oscura/Oscura Max, the Pit, and the Geo, this session is sure to Spark your interest!
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
Mark Your Calendars
In the Media
TSBC Bulletin: Minimum Requirements: Retrofit of Luminaires to Include the Use of Light Emitting Diodes
This bulletin provides clarification on permit and certification requirements for work performed on existing light fixtures (luminaires) when upgrading for energy efficiency or converting them to the light emitting diode (LED) type. Source: Technical Safety BC
Energy savings brewing at Okanagan Spring
The well-known and loved Vernon brewery Okanagan Spring makes the move away from fossil fuels as it searches for efficiencies. Source: BC Hydro
British Columbia Leads Canada’s Push To Decarbonize Building Heating
As Canada moves towards decarbonizing building heating systems, BC municipalities are leading the the charge, says a report by the Building Decarbonization Alliance (BDA). Source: The Energy Mix
Perspective: Canada’s Energy Transition: Navigating Growth, Resilience, and Innovation
Energy demand in the U.S. is expected to double by 2035, and Canada’s energy needs are largely in paralell. This article explores aspects of Canada's energy transition, from handling the growing demand to ensuring energy resilience. Source: Energy Now
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Another episode of the Power Up Podcast has dropped! Join Brad and Brandon as they talk with the outgoing and incoming CEOs of BCEA, Barbette Igonia and Will Davis. Learn about the 100-year history of BCEA and what has changed while remaining true to the core vision of the association.
AMP Trivia Night
