BCEA Power Up
December 5, 2024
Product Care Association of Canada
Member News
Holiday Awards Luncheon Recap

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our holiday luncheon this year! It was a great event and a wonderful way to send off our fearless leader for 30 years, Barbette Igonia.


Award Winners
Volunteer of the Year - Bobbi Giesbrecht, Bartle & Gibson


Betty Lou Education Relief Award - Diana Nguyen, EB Horsman & Son

  


Outstanding Individual - Sam Sherwood, Modern Niagara


Community Contribution - KJ Controls


Member of the Year - Eaton


Thank you so much to our Table Wine Sponsor - National Cable Specialists!


Thanks to everyone who bought tickets to our wine raffle, we were able to raise over $2000 for our Betty Lou Education Relief Fund. This is almost double what we raised at last year's luncheon!

Events
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.
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.
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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Mark Your Calendars
11 Dec 2024
Learn More ArrowsWine Wednesday - Year End Wrap Up
In the Media
BC Hydro imported a quarter of the province’s power in the last 12 months
According to documents filed with the B.C. Utilities Commission, BC Hydro imported a record amount of electricity over the last year.

Source: Global News
Innovators! CICE and BC Hydro offering $3MIL to accelerate energy storage
In collaboration with BC Hydro, the BC Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has launched a Call for Energy Storage Innovation to accelerate the commercialization and scaling of energy storage in British Columbia.

Source: Electrical Business
Trump’s tariffs a hot topic at B.C. energy and resource forum
President Elect Donald Trump’s threat of across-the-board tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports is creating turbulence for the Canadian business community.

Source: BIV
New Research on Smart Home Trends & Technology Adoption
A new consumer research report from the Association for Smart Homes & Buildings (ASHB)

indicates that entertainment systems are becoming an entry point for adoption of smart home technology systems.

Source: Assosciation for Smart Homes & Buildings