Sonepar announced the appointment of Régis Chouinard as Lumen President, effective August 25, 2025. With more than 30 years of experience in the electrical industry, Regis has demonstrated a deep commitment to the company, an ability to engage teams, manage operations, and drive sales.
Driven by a sincere desire to lead the development of Lumen, Regis looks forward to the opportunities of collaboration with Lumen’s teams, suppliers, and customers.
“I know with his expertise and in-depth knowledge of the Lumen organization, Regis will be able to mobilize teams and strengthen our position in the market while carrying the values that drive us forward,” stated Serge Leblanc, Sonepar Canada President.

We’re thrilled to invite you to the BCEA Women's and AMP Network Golf Tournament on September 10, 2025, at the Surrey Golf Club. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or picking up a club for the first time, this event is all about connecting with peers, learning the game, and simply enjoying the day. After the tournament, join us for a relaxed dinner filled with good food and great company.

This isn't your typical competition—we’re skipping scorecards and focusing on fun. Teams can play best ball or their ball, and if you need a mulligan, go for it! Just keep up with the pace of play. Everyone who attends the dinner will be entered into our door prize draws.

Want to spotlight your company? Sponsor the event and gain visibility in front of our vibrant community. Sponsorship levels include:

Reception Sponsor ($250): Top billing on materials, signage, verbal recognition, and website placement.
Hole Sponsor ($100): Exclusive signage at one hole, logo placement, and opportunity to connect with attendees.
Prize Sponsor ($50): Recognition in materials and at the event, plus a sponsored door prize.

We hope to see you on the green at Surrey Golf Club!

BCEA and CIPH are joining forces to deliver a two-day electrical and HVAC trade show at the PNE Vancouver on November 5 and 6. Booth sales have just opened, so book now as they will sell out fast! Visit the link below to see the list of exhibitors, the trade show floor plan, and to book your booth.

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.

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 the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code)
TELC-0107 Electrical Code—50 Hours 
TELC-0144 Low Energy Electrical Worker 
TELC-0161 High Voltage

The Tech Talk is a free monthly online training series designed for engineers and technologists in British Columbia. Led by GE’s Technical Application Engineers, each session covers key P&C topics through real-world case studies and live Q&A.

The restrictions are a threat to British Columbia’s stable and resilient energy system because the province depends on importing electricity from Alberta during peak usage.

Source: Electricity Forum

The goal is to give all Albertans affordable energy by guaranteeing a predictable rate even for customers who don’t have a competitive electricity provider.

Source: Electricity Forum

One analyst says the province is losing economic development from sources such as data centers to other provinces for lack of clean, affordable energy supplies.

Source: The Energy Mix

Data centers bring benefits such as jobs and technological advances, but they also could strain the existing power grid. Diversifying energy sources, implementing energy storage solutions and putting infrastructure improvements in place are among the approaches needed to cope with integration.

Source: Electricity Forum