BCEA Power Up
February 6, 2025
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Member News
BCEA is excited to partner with CIPH to offer direct access to stakeholders, professionals, partners and prospective partners at a new combined networking and business event, CIPHEX West. Exhibitor booth sales are now available to BCEA members. Sign up now at the link below as space will fill up quickly!
 
BCEA would like to welcome our newest member company, Livewire Energy!

Livewire Energy is a full service electrical contractor, and their work consists of a personalized service department, multifamily projects and tenant improvement. They provide comprehensive solutions for all your project needs, from concept to project completion.
 
Events
Join Marlo van den Brink as she leads a health and wellness webinar with our Women's Network on February 13th at 11am. This will be similar in format to past year's webinars, with a presentation by Marlo followed by roundtable discussion and questions on the topics of eating healthy, exercise, and mental health. 

There is no cost to attend but we ask that you register at the link below so we can send you the Zoom link.
 
Mac's II Agencies' Events

Member Company Mac's II Agencies has the following events coming up:

 

Mac’s Mixer: Human-Centric Wellness
Date: Feb 7, 2025


Register FREE today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/macsiiagencies/1339643


Enhance Human Experience, Performance, and Wellbeing with Cutting-Edge Lighting Electrical Solutions. Explore how the latest wellness-driven lighting and electrical solutions are elevating educational and municipal spaces with 2 CEU Courses! After the mixer, join us for an unforgettable hockey night at the Langley Events Centre as the Vancouver Giants take on the Portland Winterhawks!

 

Spark’d Sessions: Transforming Architectural Lighting ft. BL Lighting

Date: Feb. 11, 2025

Register FREE:

https://macsii.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cuDlMGyjTZ6yoIc4zAnThw#/registration

Discover BL Neonview, a revolutionary lighting solution with limitless colors, seamless illumination, and unmatched durability. Designed for extreme conditions, it’s perfect for facades, signage, and wet locations. Join us to see how BL Neonview transforms architectural lighting with energy-efficient, high-performance design.

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 

(now teaching 2024 Canadian Electrical Code)

TELC-0107 Electrical Code-50 Hour 
TELC-0144 Low Energy Electrical Worker 
TELC-0161 High Voltage

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Member Benefits
Group Health Plans
BCEA is partnered with ICBA to launch our 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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In the Media
The ‘Prosumer’: Taking an Active Role in Electricity Management & Generation
Schneider Electric’s David O’Reilly defines the "prosumer" as "an active homeowner or building owner who manages and distributes their electrical load to optimize energy use in their home or business." With the array of new and affordable technologies available, people may be more active managing their energy consumption at their residence or business.

Source: Electrical Industry News Week
Multi-story parking garage with charging spots for 2,000 EVs opens in British Columbia
Concord Pacific Development has unveiled what it calls the world’s largest EV charging parkade in Burnaby, British Columbia, which provides capacity to charge nearly 2,000 vehicles simultaneously.

Source: chargedevs.com
Why electricity will be hard to weaponize in trade war with Trump
The complicated trade electricity trade relationship between Canada and the U.S. makes restricting electricity a difficult situation

Source: Financial Post
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