BCEA Power Up
February 13, 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!
 
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 years' 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.
 
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
B.C. to streamline regulatory process for clean energy projects
The province of British Columbia has committed to making the process for companies to get permits for renewable energy projects more efficient.

Source: CBC
B.C.-made critical mineral could be used as a 'reactive weapon' in trade war
Withholding germanium, a critical mineral processed in B.C. and vital to high-tech industries, may be a “reactive weapon” in a trade war with the United States, says the director of the University of British Columbia’s Bradshaw Research Initiative in Minerals and Mining.

Source: Business in Vancouver
Here's the plan to run electric ferries between downtown Vancouver, Bowen Island and Gibsons
All three levels of government have endorsed Greenline Marine Inc.'s plan to run two all-electric, 150-passenger ferries between downtown Vancouver, Bowen Island and Gibsons by 2027.

Source: CBC

 
Canada's Electricity Exports at Risk Amid Growing U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions
The potential imposition of trade tariffs by the U.S. government has raised concerns about the possibility of retaliatory measures, including the export of electricity.

Source: Electricity Forum
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