Time is almost up! CIPHEX + Electrical Learning Expo West 2025 is just days away, and this is your final call to be part of Western Canada’s leading showcase for plumbing, HVACR, hydronics, and electrical professionals.

Don’t miss your chance to attend for free — register now and skip the $25 onsite fee.

- Boiler Build & HVAC Build – Booth 1503 - Get hands-on with live builds. Pre-registration is required — spots are limited!

- Hands-On Demo Area – Booth 123 - Test your skills, explore new tools, and discover cutting-edge solutions.

This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge, meet industry experts, and explore the latest innovations.

Join us and get ready for an unforgettable experience at CIPHEX + Electrical Learning Expo West! See you there!

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.

Celebrate the season, connect with industry peers, and honor BCEA’s Award winners and Alumni inductees.

Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre, Friday, November 28, 2025
Registration: 11:00 AM | Lunch: 12:00 PM
Tickets: Members: $125 | Table of 8: $900* | Non-Members: $175
*Use promo code 8Table or email support@bcea.bc.ca to book a table.

 

Speaker Sponsor: $2,500
Prize Sponsor: $1,500
Raffle Tickets: $20—great prizes to be won!
Support BCEA initiatives with a holiday donation.

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

British Columbia will restrict electricity for AI and data centers and permanently block new cryptomining grid connections to prioritize renewable energy for industries offering greater economic and employment benefits.S

Source: Data Center Dynamics

Aurora Renewables received $1.9M in federal funding to build a solar-powered microgrid with battery storage in northern Saskatchewan, boosting energy resilience and grid stability for Indigenous communities through locally owned clean energy infrastructure.

Source: Electrical Business

Prince Edward Island’s new strategy includes federal funding to modernize its grid, expand renewables, and support smart metering. It aims to boost energy resilience, reduce emissions, and align with national climate goals.

Source: Energy Now

Canada is investing in carbon capture and AI-driven energy solutions to meet rising electricity demand, reduce emissions, and modernize infrastructure. The plan balances innovation with climate goals amid growing pressure from data centers and extreme weather.

Source: Energy Now