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Sweaty Terminals: A Car Owner's Guide to Corrosion Prevention

February 27, 2025

Your car’s battery is the heart of its electrical system—whether it’s starting your engine,

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100% Canadian: The Story of Canadian Energy

February 7, 2025

From Humble Beginnings to National Impact (Yet Still Very Humble)

Canadian Energy has been a

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Choosing The Right Battery For Your Heavy-Duty Truck

January 7, 2025

Choosing a battery that is compatible with your truck is essential to ensure it will start reliably

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Winterizing Your Marine Batteries

November 29, 2024

Winter is officially here and it's time to put your boat away until the spring. Taking the time to

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Why your car battery is draining, and how you can prevent it.

November 6, 2024

It has happened to all of us - you come home after a long day, park your car, and head inside for

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Watering Guide for Flooded Batteries

July 9, 2024

To keep your flooded lead-acid batteries operating at at their best, periodic watering is required.

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Lead vs. Lithium: Sustainability

April 5, 2024

Considerations of sustainability, safety, and environmental impact play a pivotal role in the

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Lead vs. Lithium: Energy Density And Weight

March 30, 2024

While lithium-ion batteries are renowned for their higher energy density and lighter weight, it's

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Lead vs. Lithium: Charging Efficiency

March 1, 2024

As discussed in our previous blog post, it is imperative to understand the nuances of the use-case

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Lead vs. Lithium: Cycle Life

February 14, 2024

While it is true that lithium batteries have a longer cycle life than AGM batteries, it is very

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Do you know how sulfation is affecting your battery performance?

February 5, 2024

Sulfation is a common problem in traditional lead-acid automotive batteries. It occurs when the

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When Was The Battery Invented?

February 3, 2024

The practical use of electricity has been at our disposal since around the mid-late 1800's, but the

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What Makes a Good Commercial Truck Battery?

December 11, 2023
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Do Batteries Discharge When Left On Cement

July 5, 2023

We’re here to dispel a rumor and a myth that batteries discharge quicker if you were to leave them

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How To Install Batteries In Series

June 27, 2023

Hi, I'm Matthew Sauer with Canadian Energy. Today, I'll walk you through how to connect batteries

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How To Install Batteries In Parallel

June 27, 2023
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Battery Recycling

June 20, 2023

It seems surprising that there's a meme going around where people are throwing their old batteries

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What To Do If Your Battery Has Corrosion

June 14, 2023

Hi there, my name is Matthew Sauer, SLI product manager for Canadian Energy. I'd like to talk about

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How To Boost A Dead Battery

June 7, 2023

If your car has died on the side of the road or in a remote area, such as this Toyota TRD Off Road,

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How To Maintain Your Battery

May 31, 2023

Hello, my name is Matthew Sauer. I am the SLI product Manager for Canadian Energy. Today, I will

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How To Replace A Vehicle Battery

May 30, 2023

Hello, my name is Matthew Sauer, and I am the product manager for Canadian Energy's SLI category.

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Battery Comparison - Flooded vs AGM

May 29, 2023

Hi, my name is Matthew Sauer with Canadian Energy, and today I'm going to talk about the

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How To Properly Test Your Battery

May 25, 2023

I am Matthew Sauer, the SLI product manager for Canadian Energy. Today, I want to share a quick tip

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How To Choose A Car Battery.

May 16, 2023

Hello, my name is Matthew Sauer, I am the product manager for Canadian Energy's SLI category, which

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Meet Daniel Siggia

December 7, 2022

1.How long have you been with our company? 1725 days or as some might say - 4 Years, 8 months and

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Meet Josh Elliot

November 18, 2022

1.How long have you been with our company? 1.5 years

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How Do I Properly Install Lead-Acid Batteries On / Near the Water?

August 3, 2022
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How Do I Properly Clean My Battery?

July 25, 2022
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How Does a Battery Recharge?

July 15, 2022
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Why is Acid Stratification a Killer of Lead-Acid Batteries?

July 6, 2022
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Sizing A Battery

April 8, 2022
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Battery Basics

March 21, 2022
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Flooded vs. AGM Batteries

February 23, 2022
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Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Done Right

February 10, 2022
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What's a Cranking Battery?

January 4, 2022
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Preparing Your Batteries for Winter Storage

December 28, 2021
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Start-Stop Batteries

December 21, 2021
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Picking the right battery to power your winch

December 13, 2021
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Stryten Manufacturing Partners with Canadian Energy to Exclusively Distribute Stryten-Manufactured Transportation Batteries in Canada

April 19, 2021
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CleanBC Heavy Duty Vehicle Efficiency Program

October 22, 2020

Incentives are available during October and November For up to a maximum of $15,000 per vehicle or

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Canadian Energy est considéré comme un service essentiel en Ontario et au Québec

March 27, 2020

Afin d’atténuer les effets de la COVID-19, chacun a un rôle à jouer. Il faut plus que des

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Canadian Energy deemed an essential service in Ontario and Quebec

March 27, 2020

In order to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, everyone has a role to play. It takes more than

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Princess Auto Announces Canadian Energy as the Workshop Vendor of the Year

August 13, 2019

Workshop Vendor of the Year 2019

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Meet Grace Cyr

April 29, 2019

1. How long have you been with our company? 2 years and 4 months.

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Meet Rowena Bayas

March 27, 2019

1. How long have you been with our company? More than 2 years.

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MIXTECH TECHNOLOGY

January 13, 2019

Discover’s MIXTECH EMX, MIXTECH EFB and MIXTECH EGM batteries combine the latest electrochemical

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Is it legal to live off-grid in Canada?

January 13, 2019

When one thinks about living “off the grid”, they might think it’s a weekend away at a cottage or a

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Frequently Asked Questions About Batteries (FAQ)

January 13, 2019

Where can I recycle batteries? Battery recycling is extremely important to the environment and to

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Meet Kelly Sauerberg

January 1, 2019

1. How long have you been with our company? 17 short years.

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Meet Dean Smurthwaite

December 4, 2018

1. How long have you been with our company? Since February 2014.

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Meet Dave Chuckrowski

October 30, 2018

1. How long have you been with our company? Since 1991.

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Meet Mark Sauer

September 27, 2018

1. How long have you been with our company? Since around 1990.

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AGM vs. Flooded Lead-Acid Batteries - What You Need To Know

August 1, 2018

You most likely operate your vehicle, workplace equipment or renewable energy systems with

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Meet John Vanden Broek

July 30, 2018

1. How long have you been with our company? Since 1992.

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Meet Shawn Sauer

June 28, 2018

1. How long have you been with our company? 31 Years.

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Meet Andrew MacLennan

May 30, 2018

1. How long have you been with our company? 2.5 years.

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The Best of Inverter 101 Video Q&A

May 2, 2018

Our Canadian Energy Inverter 101 video is by far one of our most popular videos on YouTube and

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Meet Roxanne

April 29, 2018

1. How long have you been with our company? I have been with Canadian Energy for 25 years. Yes, I

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Why Is Summer Bad for Car Batteries?

April 8, 2018

Why Your Vehicle's Battery Struggles In Extreme Heat

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Battery technology will define the future of renewable energy

April 5, 2018

Renewable energy, especially solar and wind power, is quickly becoming the dominant locus of new

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Meet Becca Dunford

April 1, 2018

1. How long have you been with our company? I have been with Canadian Energy for 4 years as of

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Electronic Testers

March 4, 2018

Today’s subject is about electronic load testers for lead-acid starting batteries. There are many

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Meet Warren Wilmot

February 27, 2018

1. How long have you been with our company? 30 years.

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Common Ratings for Starting Lighting Ignition (SLI) Lead-acid Batteries in North America

February 12, 2018

The most common term for describing the amount of power a starting battery will deliver is CCA or

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Testing Batteries with a Carbon Pile Load Tester

February 5, 2018

Today we are covering carbon pile load testers. We use carbon pile load testers for load testing

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Meet Brad Clowes

January 31, 2018

1. How long have you been with our company? 2 years, 3 month, 9 days, 7 hours and 36-37-38-39

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When Should I Use a Deep Cycle Battery?

January 31, 2018

Our topic today is deep cycle batteries. Deep cycle batteries are batteries that are designed for

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Recycled Battery (Scrap) Handling

January 21, 2018

The handling and transportation of scrap and car lead acid batteries falls under the Dangerous

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Grid Defection Isn’t a Reason to Fight Distributed Energy—It’s a Reason to Embrace It

January 7, 2018

With solar exploding in growth around the U.S., conventional power plants are starting to get

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‘Instantly rechargeable’ battery could change the future of electric and hybrid automobiles

January 1, 2018

The innovation could expedite the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles by eliminating the time

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Flooded versus AGM Batteries?

December 3, 2017

Both flooded and AGM batteries contain electrolyte mixture within the battery that's comprised of

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What’s the Difference Between CCA and CA?

November 27, 2017

We're talking about cranking batteries today, or otherwise known as engine starting batteries.   

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Different Types of Battery Terminals

November 13, 2017

Whether you're wondering about side terminals developed for General Motors and Chevrolet vehicles,

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Preparing Your Batteries for Winter

November 6, 2017

Well, here we are in November, our short summer is behind us, and we are now looking to what many

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10 Canadian Slang Words You Should Know

November 2, 2017

Before heading to the Great White North, there’s something you should know – we talk funny. Not in

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How Does a Lead Acid Battery Work?

November 1, 2017

Every lead-acid battery contains 3 or 6 individual compartments within it's casing, depending on

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Battery Care and Maintenance

October 25, 2017

One of the most commonly overlooked things when it comes to lead acid batteries is care and

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Power Can be an Issue in Heavy Cycling Applications

October 17, 2017

With winter weather just around the corner we will be entering the season for floor scrubbers and

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Lithium Battery Advantages

October 1, 2017

It’s interesting how we can often talk about and promote a product but don’t take the time to fully

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MIXTECH Batteries

September 12, 2017

Discover Battery offers a premier line of maintenance-free automotive and commercial batteries

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Skidegate Band Council Solar Project to be one of the largest in British Columbia

August 20, 2017

Skidegate Band Council Solar Project to be one of the largest in British Columbia

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Cutting Edge Battery Tech Giving the Gift of Longer Life

August 8, 2017

How are current automotive batteries holding out? Battery life in North America is on the decline,

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The Future of Mobile & Renewable Energy Can Be Characterized In One Word: Simplicity

August 7, 2017

The barriers between consumers and renewable energy systems are fast eroding. Not only has the

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The State of Off-grid Solar in Canada

July 31, 2017

Trailblazers in the renewable energy industry are making it easier and more affordable to bring

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Top 10 Myths About Solar Debunked!

July 30, 2017

Myth 1: Solar panels don’t work in cold climates Most solar panels actually work best in cold

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Meet Adam Brown

July 30, 2017

1.How long have you been with our company? 13 years this summer.

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Choosing the Correct Marine Battery

July 19, 2017

With so many options in battery types and ratings it can be confusing trying to figure out what is

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Meet Keith Terry

June 29, 2017

1.How long have you been with our company? 5 Years.

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True Sine Inverters

June 11, 2017

Our topic is true sine wave Inverters or pure sine wave inverters. So what is a true sine inverter?

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Modified Sine Inverters

June 11, 2017

Our topic today is modified sine wave inverters. So what is a modified sine wave inverter? Well,

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Meet Ryan Thirkettle!

June 11, 2017

13 Questions for Ryan

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Inverter Installation Requirements

June 11, 2017

We're getting a lot of inquiries these days on inverter installation. What are some of the things

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Intro to Xantrex

June 11, 2017

Xantrex is a pioneer in the inverter and the inverter charger business. They were building

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High Frequency Inverters

June 11, 2017

So what's the difference between a high-frequency inverter than a low-frequency inverter? Well,

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Low Frequency Inverters

June 11, 2017

So what are the characteristics or differences in low-frequency or transformer-based inverters?

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Lifespan of Batteries

June 11, 2017

Since the early 1980’s with the introduction of envelope separators and advanced grid plate

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Inverter Mounting Considerations

June 11, 2017

We're getting a lot of questions again on inverter installations so we're going to try and answer

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Canada’s Clean Energy Leaders Poised for Global Opportunities

June 11, 2017

The skies are clear for Canada's renewable energy industry. Global trends and a glowing reputation

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Mythbusting: Automotive non-starts

March 2, 2017

Written by: Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Lithium Productivity

March 2, 2017

Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Lithium Features & Benefits

March 2, 2017

Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Lithium Battery Management System

March 2, 2017

Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Fueling Canada’s Renewable Energy Industry Through Better Financing Options

March 2, 2017

Renewable energy markets are flourishing across the globe as more and more residential and

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The Evolution of the Transit Bus

March 2, 2017

Written by: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Lithium Battery Containers

March 2, 2017

Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Lithium Battery Cells

March 2, 2017

Randy Anderson National Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Canada Poised to Become Energy Innovation Leader

December 14, 2016
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Canadian Energy looks to bring Power back to the People

December 7, 2016

CUB 2.0 aims to help remote communities control their own destiny through affordable, consistent

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Battery Operated Christmas Lights

December 5, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Is your Snowmobile Ready for Winter?

November 29, 2016
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Electric Vehicle Battery Maintenance

November 3, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Energy Storage Ready for Prime Time in Remote Communities

September 29, 2016

Energy storage ready for prime time in remote communities

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Preparing Your RV Batteries for a Long Winter

September 14, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Meet Luciano Forchilli

August 30, 2016

1. How long have you been with our company?

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Finding New Markets for Canada’s Clean Energy Tech

August 9, 2016

Canada's affinity for innovation and green technology has made it a global steward for clean energy

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Meet Mark Grnak

July 27, 2016

1. How long have you been with our company?

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Living Off-Grid 101 - Upkeep and Maintenance

July 7, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Living Off-Grid 101 - Battery Monitors and Control Panels

July 7, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Living Off-Grid 101 - Automatic Generator Start

July 7, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Meet Larry Squires

July 6, 2016

1.How long have you been with our company?

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Choosing an Inverter for your RV

June 19, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales and Training Manager

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Living Off-Grid 101 - Choosing the Right Inverter

June 2, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Living Off-Grid 101 - What Battery Bank do I Need?

June 2, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Meet Matt Sauer

May 30, 2016

1.How long have you been with our company?

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Canadian Energy Wins CanSIA Game Changer Award 2016

May 16, 2016

Brantford, Ontario has a new claim to fame besides being the native home of NHL legend Wayne

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Battery Powered Hockey Chairs

April 24, 2016

Written By: Lindsay Sullivan Marketing Manager Stored Energy

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Living Off-Grid 101 - Solar Panel Racking and Mounting

April 20, 2016

By: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Living Off-Grid 101 - Solar Charge Controllers

April 20, 2016

By: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Living Off-Grid 101 - What You Need to Make it Work

April 20, 2016

By: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Meet Karen Woitas

March 29, 2016

1.How long have you been with our company?

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Living Off-Grid 101 - Off-Grid or Grid Tie?

March 20, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Living Off-Grid 101 - How do I Live Off-Grid?

March 20, 2016

Written By: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Tubular Battery Techology 101

March 9, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Gel Batteries 101

February 10, 2016

Written by Randy Anderson - Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Warning - Lithium-Ion Batteries Pose Harmful Threat when Mixed with Lead-Acid Scrap

February 8, 2016

The Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries Being Mixed with Lead-Acid Scrap/Recycled Batteries

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Living Off-Grid 101 - What am I Getting Myself Into?

February 2, 2016

Video & Blog by Randy Anderson: Technical Sales & Training Manager

The first step in determining

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Living Off-Grid 101 - What is Off-Grid Power?

February 2, 2016

Video and Blog by: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Batteries 101

January 25, 2016

Written By: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Flooded Lead Acid Batteries 101

January 19, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales and Training Manager

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Lead Acid Batteries: Types & Technologies

January 11, 2016

Written by: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Meet Chad Warren

January 4, 2016

1.How long have you been with our company?

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Not all Black Boxes are the Same; Proper Charging & Depth of Discharge

December 9, 2015

Written By: Randy Anderson - Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Can My Building go Off-Grid?

December 8, 2015

Written By: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Toronto Star 2015 - Report on Energy Sustainability

November 25, 2015

The Report on Energy Sustainability will be distributed as a full broad sheet section in the

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Canadian Energy™ Markets Retractable Solar Gensets with PWRstation™ in Canada

November 23, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Your Battery Hates Winter Too

November 4, 2015

Written by: Randy Anderson - Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Meet Shane McMahon

October 25, 2015

Meet Shane McMahon.

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Change Required

October 25, 2015

Written By: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager

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Inverter DC Disconnect

June 16, 2015

This week we want to point out the requirement for installing a DC Disconnect with every Conext SW

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DC to DC Converter Opportunities

April 28, 2015

These units are used in applications where the vehicle main battery and/or alternator voltage is

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The Heart of Your Mobile Power

February 27, 2015

Electronic devices and equipment have become an integral part of our lives, and it can get

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Top 10 Sales Tips

May 9, 2014

Sales can be a melancholy job. On one hand, many people (especially nonsales people) feel that it’s

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Winnipeg is Canada Proof

March 2, 2014

Canadian Energy is the leading provider of Canada Proof products. In Winnipeg, Canada Proof is not

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Keeping your RV Battery from Getting “Sick” this Winter

February 23, 2014

Don’t let the cold weather fool you, the snow banks may be 3 meters tall but believe it or not, RV

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So…batteries, eh?! 4 Reasons Why the Stored & Renewable Energy Sector Was a Great Move for Me

February 14, 2014

1. Entering a field you know nothing about is liberating

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Battery 101: So What Exactly IS a Battery?

February 10, 2014

Battery 101: So What Exactly IS a Battery?

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Like Andy Dufresne: your brand needs pressure & time

February 3, 2014

In order to give your company the distance it needs to tunnel out of the dark, developing your

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10 Key Leadership Traits that are Critical for an Owner or CEO

January 25, 2014

Being CEO is much more about leadership than about being ‘smart’. Just because you can come up with

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Everybody has to touch the stove once

December 30, 2013

You can tell your kids not to touch the stove. You can stand by the stove and ensure they don’t

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Ask your doctor if you might be suffering from Really Good Guy Syndrome (RGGS)

December 29, 2013

Suffering from RGGS or Really Good Guy Syndrome? When you hear “What he/she does can’t really be

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7 Tips to Keep Your Suppliers Engaged

December 28, 2013

Many suppliers follow a very predictable timeline that will sound familiar to anyone that has been

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A Message from Our Chairman & CEO

December 23, 2013

To Our Valued Customers,

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The Torch

December 23, 2013

If you will indulge me for a minute and look at our new logo, you will notice at its heart there is

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