June 12, 2026 New clean, affordable electricity capacity secured to power 640,000 homes during peak demand As part of its plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), at the direction of the Ontario government, has secured 640 megawatts (MW) of new electricity capacity…
June 12, 2026 ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, announced a partnership with OBE Power, a charge point owner focused on deploying and operating EV charging infrastructure at scale on May 19, 2026. Under the partnership OBE Power will utilize ChargePoint EV charging solutions at multifamily residences, with plans to…
June 12, 2026 Interest in Chinese EV Entrants Signals a Shifting Competitive Landscape in Canada The percentage of new-vehicle shoppers in Canada who say they are “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to consider an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purchase has increased to 34%, up from 28% in 2025, according to the JD Power…
June 10, 2026 ABB announced that it is investing around $200 million in its medium-voltage manufacturing capabilities across Europe over the next three years to expand production capacity, accelerate the transition to next-generation technologies for power distribution and strengthen supply for customers that are modernizing their power infrastructure. This includes utilities, industry, and rapidly growing…
June 8, 2026 Carlo Gavazzi will exhibit at Global Energy Show Canada 2026, taking place from June 9–11 in Calgary, one of North America’s leading events for the energy sector. Visitors can meet the Carlo Gavazzi team at Booth 630, where the company will present its latest energy measurementand management solutions designed for energy monitoring,…
June 8, 2026 NOARK Electric is proud to announce its membership in the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), further reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing electrical innovation, infrastructure modernization, and the future of electrification across North America. NEMA represents more than 300 leading electrical equipment manufacturers that power, connect, and light the world through safe, efficient, and…
June 8, 2026 Southwire’s Bremen Industrial Plant announced that it has been awarded LEED Silver. LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction and operations practices that improve…
June 5, 2026 Appointment of Salvador Lamas as Chief Executive Officer for Mersen Mersen (Euronext FR0000039620 – MRN), a global expert in electrical power and advanced materials, announced a change in its governance with the appointment of Salvador Lamas as Chief Executive Officer, on May 12, 2206, effective immediately, succeeding Luc Themelin. At the meeting,…
May 25, 2026 More than 500 ports across 10 networks now live on Passport Hub, giving Saascharge-powered CPOs access to North America’s leading EV roaming hub. Saascharge, a leading Charging Station Management System (CSMS) provider, and ChargeHub, North America’s leading EV roaming hub, announced a strategic partnership that is already live on May 14, 2026….
May 22, 2026 The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) is funding a groundbreaking collaboration between Elocity Technologies Inc. (“Elocity”), an Ontario-based EV charging technology company, and a researcher at Wilfrid Laurier University, to develop HIEV-AI, an intelligent planning and return-on-investment (ROI) estimation platform for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). HIEV-AI is designed to accelerate decision-making for MURBs and improve…
May 19, 2026 Legrand, the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, has been honored by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, with inclusion in the prestigious 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide and designation as a 5-Star Partner Program. This annual guide is an essential resource for solution providers seeking vendor partner programs that match…
May 15, 2026 From the office of the Prime Minister, Mark Carney says: “The world is changing rapidly. The United States is upending global trade, wars are ongoing in Europe and the Middle East, artificial intelligence is scaling at speed, and climate change is intensifying. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we…
May 4, 2026 Mersen reported consolidated sales of €296 million for the first quarter of 2026, representing organic growth of 3.1% compared with the first quarter of 2025. A webcast in English only was held at 6:00 pm with Luc Themelin, CEO, Salvador Lamas, COO, and Thomas Baumgartner, CFO on April 18, 2026 . To join the webcast,…
May 4, 2026 Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), among the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, named Southwire Company, LLC, North America’s leading manufacturer of wire and cable, as its Technology Partner of the Year for 2026 during the 2026 PartnerNetwork™ Conference on April 28, 2026. The Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Technology…
May 4 ,2026 Southwire Canada is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the fifth time. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current Southwire Canada team members say about their experience working at Southwire. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership…
April 24, 2026 Hammond Power Solutions (HPS), a leader in dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Karr as Regional Sales Manager for Southwestern Ontario. In this role, Aaron will support customers and distributor partners across the region, with a focus on driving growth, providing education, and advancing…