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Member News
We are pleased to welcome Pritchard Power West, who joined our membership on May 5, 2025. New to the Western Canadian market, Pritchard Power West is a division of Pritchard Power Systems/Pritchard Engineering, a company with over 100 years of industry experience. In January, they opened a new office in Surrey (Port Kells area) to serve the region. As the exclusive distribution for Rehlko (formerly Kholer Energy) in Alberta, BC, Yukon, NWT and Nunavut, they offer a full line of commercial of commercial and industrial generator sets, transfer switches and components - along with comprehensive parts and service support. Thomas Marini represents the company and brings the valuable industry insights to our network. Welcome, Pritchard Power West!
Events
Join our Interior members this summer at our annual Okanagan Golf Tournament at Sunset Ranch Golf and Country Club on June 11th, with a shotgun start at 1:30pm. Professional long driver & trick shot artist, Mike Lowe, will be in attendance at our feature fundraising hole hitting drives for BCEAs Scholarship Fund. Donate and have a chance to win a golf trip of a lifetime! Ace Sponsor: Guillevin International Par Sponsor: City Electric Supply Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now at the link below.
 Date:June 3, 2025 Spark'd Sessions: Liteline – Stripe: A deep dive into Liteline’s latest linear innovation that brings simplicity and design-build efficiency to the forefront. You can learn about the event (and those interested can register) via the link below:  Date: July 3, 2025 Mac’s II Agencies is keeping the Canada Day spirit alive with a festive Open House—join them for food, fun, and friendly faces! Come meet the Mac’s II team, connect with their proudly Canadian manufacturers, and much more! Click the link to see what’s in store and save the date, eh?!
Education
Scholarship Applications Now Open
BCEA's annual scholarship applications are now open! All children and grandchildren of BCEA members are eligible to apply. Download the form at the link below, fill it out, and send it back to will@bcea.bc.ca by June 30th to be considered. Winners are determined by August 2025.
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: (now teaching 2024 Canadian Electrical Code) Member Benefits
Mark Your Calendars
In the Media
How to do Business with ESA During a Canada Post Disruption
In light of a pending labour distruption at Canada Post, the ESA wants to remind stakeholders that they can still do business and meet their compliance obligations, including applications for inspection, LEC and ME licence renewals and payments. Source: Electrical Industry News Week
FortisBC's wildfire prevention plan to cut power in B.C. Interior during extreme heat suspended
FortisBC's plan to cut power to some customers in the southern Interior during extreme summer weather has been halted temporarily by the B.C. Utilities Commission following complaints from the Town of Princeton. Source: CBC
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Okanagan Golf Tournament, Sunset Ranch Golf and Country Club, Kelowna
