--- title: Canadian Energy Blog description: Canadian Energy's latest news, tips and information. --- ### Filter Your Options ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CE%20-%20Southland%20Trailers%20-%20Case%20Study%20-%201200x630.png) ## Case Study: Building a Reliable Partnership with Southland Trailers October 14, 2026 Customer Profile [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/case-study-building-a-reliable-partnership-with-southland-trailers) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CE%20-%20victron%20-smart%20shunts.png) ## Smart Shunts: The Missing Piece in Your RV or Marine Power System July 23, 2026 If you've ever come back to your RV or boat after a few weeks in storage to find your batteries [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/smart-shunts-the-missing-piece-in-your-rv-or-marine-power-system) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/ce-digital-testing-blog.png) ## Why Digital Testers Can Get It Wrong on New Batteries July 8, 2026 Digital testers can get it wrong on new batteries. If you have ever seen a brand-new [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/why-digital-testers-can-get-it-wrong-on-new-batteries) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/ce-long-term-operation-solar.png) ## Living with solar: Long-Term Operation and Future-Proofing April 21, 2026 The solar journey does not end once the system is commissioned. A solar PV system is a long-term [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-with-solar-long-term) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/ce-6-phase-solar-journey.png) ## Your Solar Journey: A 6-Phase Roadmap to Energy Independence April 21, 2026 Embarking on the path to solar energy is more akin to undertaking a regulated construction project [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/6-phase-roadmap-to-energy-independence) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/ce-cost-incentives-canada.png) ## The Financials: Costs, Incentives, and Payback Across Canada April 21, 2026 Cost is determined by a complex interplay of three factors: the upfront system cost, the [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/the-financials-of-solar-installation-in-canada) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/ce-buyers-guide-canadian-climate.png) ## A Buyer's Guide to Solar Equipment for the Canadian Climate April 21, 2026 Choosing the right hardware is fundamental to building a solar energy system that is efficient, [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/buying-solar-equipment-for-canadian-climate) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/ce-canadian-installer-1200x630.png) ## How to select a qualified Canadian installer April 21, 2026 For Canadian homeowners looking to adopt solar, selecting a qualified installer is an important [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-to-select-a-qualified-canadian-installer) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/ce-solar-great-white-north-1200x630.png) ## The Case For Solar in the Great White North April 21, 2026 Solar energy is transitioning from a niche interest into a mainstream home improvement strategy for [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/the-case-for-solar-in-the-great-white-north) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Canadian%20Energy%20Blog%20Post%20Image%20Template.png) ## Battling the Silent Battery Killer: A Guide to Preventing Parasitic Draws in Fleets June 26, 2025 Imagine this: a fleet of buses, essential to daily operations, unexpectedly goes dead in the yard, [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/battling-the-silent-battery-killer-a-guide-to-preventing-parasitic-draws-in-fleets) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Canadian%20Energy%20Blog%20Post%20Image%20Template%20(2).png) ## McRae's Auto Electric and Canadian Energy: An Enduring Business Partnership June 3, 2025 ## Excellence in Motion [McRae's Auto Electric](https://mcraesautoelectric.com/) proudly serves the Kootenays region as a specialist in [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/mcraes-auto-electric-and-canadian-energy-a-partnership-built-on-excellence) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Canadian%20Energy%20Blog%20Post%20Image%20Template%20(1).png) ## Canadian Energy Presents Educational Webinar for RV Dealers May 28, 2025 **VANCOUVER, BC — May 28, 2025** — Canadian Energy, a leading Canadian provider of stored and renewable [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/canadian-energy-presents-educational-webinar-for-rv-dealers) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Canadian%20Energy%20Blog%20Post%20Image%20Template.png) ## Powering your adventures: Top 5 issues to consider in an RV battery May 12, 2025 When it comes to RVs, the battery is the heart of your adventures. Whether you're exploring the [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/powering-your-adventures-top-5-issues-to-consider-in-an-rv-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CE%20-%20Car%20Owners%20-%20Corrosion.png) ## 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, [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/sweaty-terminals-a-car-owners-guide-to-corrosion-prevention) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CE%20-%20Canadian%20Owned%20-%20Header.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/100-canadian-the-story-of-canadian-energy) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CE%20-%20Heavy%20Duty%20Truck%20-%20Battery%20-%20Blog%20Post.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/picking-the-right-truck-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CE%20-%20Marine%20-%20Blog%20-%20Winterizing%20-%201200x628.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/winterizing-marine-batteries) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/car%20-%20battery%20-%20drainage.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/why-is-my-battery-draining) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Flooded%20battery%20watering%20guide.png) ## Watering Guide for Flooded Batteries July 9, 2024 To keep your flooded lead-acid batteries operating at at their best, periodic watering is required. [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/watering-guide-for-flooded-batteries) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CE%20-%20Blog%20Post%20-%20Lead%20vs.%20Lithium%20-%20Sustainability%20-%201200x628.png) ## Lead vs. Lithium: Sustainability April 5, 2024 Considerations of sustainability, safety, and environmental impact play a pivotal role in the [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lead-vs.-lithium-sustainability) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CE%20-%20Lead%20vs%20Lithium%20-%20Charging%20Efficiency%20-%20Blog%20-%201200x628.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lead-vs.-lithium-energy-density-and-weight) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Lithium%20-%20Lead%20-%20Charging%20Efficiency.png) ## Lead vs. Lithium: Charging Efficiency March 1, 2024 As discussed in our [previous blog post](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lead-vs.-lithium-cycle-life), it is imperative to understand the nuances of the use-case [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lead-vs.-lithium-charging-efficiency) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CE%20-%20Lithium%20vs%20Lead%20-%20Cycle%20Life%20-%20Blog%20Post%20-%201200x628.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lead-vs.-lithium-cycle-life) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Battery%20Sulfation.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/do-you-know-how-sulfation-is-affecting-your-battery-performance) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/When%20Was%20The%20Battery%20Invented.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/when-was-the-battery-invented) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/What%20Makes%20a%20Good%20Commercial%20Battery-1.png) ## What Makes a Good Commercial Truck Battery? December 11, 2023 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/what-makes-a-good-commercial-truck-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Do-Batteries-Discharge-When-Left-On-Cement-Blog.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/do-batteries-discharge-when-left-on-cement) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/How-To-Install-Batteries-In-Series-Blog.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-to-install-batteries-in-series) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/How-To-Install-Batteries-In-Parallel-Blog.png) ## How To Install Batteries In Parallel June 27, 2023 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-to-install-batteries-in-parallel) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Battery-Recycling-Program-Blog.png) ## Battery Recycling June 20, 2023 It seems surprising that there's a meme going around where people are throwing their old batteries [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/battery-recycling) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/What-To-Do-If-Your-Battery-Has-Corrosion-Blog.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/what-to-do-if-your-battery-has-corrosion) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/How-To-Boost-A-Dead-Battery-Blog.png) ## 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, [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-to-boost-a-dead-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/How-To-Maintain-Your-Battery-Blog.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-to-maintain-your-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/How-To-Replace-A-Vehicle-Battery-Blog.png) ## 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. [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-to-replace-a-vehicle-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Blog/Battery-Comparison---Flooded-vs.-AGM-Blog.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/battery-comparison-flooded-vs-agm) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/How-To-Properly-Test-Your-Battery-Blog.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-to-properly-test-your-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Blog/How%20To%20Choose%20A%20Car%20Battery.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-car-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Daniel%20Siggia.png) ## 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* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-daniel-siggia) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Josh%20Elliot.png) ## Meet Josh Elliot November 18, 2022 **1.How long have you been with our company?** *1.5 years* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-josh-elliot) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/water-installation-1200x630.png) ## How Do I Properly Install Lead-Acid Batteries On / Near the Water? August 3, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/installing-batteries-near-water) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CE-Battery%20Cleaning-Social-Media-1200x628-2022-07.png) ## How Do I Properly Clean My Battery? July 25, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-to-clean-your-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/battery-recharge-blog-FB.png) ## How Does a Battery Recharge? July 15, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-does-a-battery-recharge) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/FB-acid-stratification-1200x630Artboard.png) ## Why is Acid Stratification a Killer of Lead-Acid Batteries? July 6, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/acid-stratification-effects) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/size-matters-1200x628.png) ## Sizing A Battery April 8, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/battery-sizing) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/joey-kyber-45FJgZMXCK8-unsplash.jpg) ## Battery Basics March 21, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/battery-basics) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/flooded-vs-agm-1200x628.png) ## Flooded vs. AGM Batteries February 23, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/flooded-versus-agm) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/mixtech-exploded-view-edited-1200x628.png) ## Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Done Right February 10, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lead-acid-battery-recycling) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/cranking-batteries.png) ## What's a Cranking Battery? January 4, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/what-is-a-cranking-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/rv-winter-battery.png) ## Preparing Your Batteries for Winter Storage December 28, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/preparing-your-batteries-for-winter-storage) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/mixtech-efb-automotive-FB-1200x630.png) ## Start-Stop Batteries December 21, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/start-stop-batteries) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/VR_EVO_Ram1.webp) ## Picking the right battery to power your winch December 13, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/picking-the-right-battery-to-power-your-winch) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Partner-Distributor-Logo/StrytenEnergy_Full-Color_2Line_lg.png) ## Stryten Manufacturing Partners with Canadian Energy to Exclusively Distribute Stryten-Manufactured Transportation Batteries in Canada April 19, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/stryten-manufacturing-partners-with-canadian-energy) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Commercial%20Trucks/img-CommercialTruck-Winter.jpeg) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/cleanbc-heavy-duty-vehicle-efficiency-program) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/IMG_1738-1.jpg) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/en-debut-de-semaine-lontario-et-le-quebec-ont-donne-lordre-a-toutes-les) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/IMG_1738-1.jpg) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/canadian-energy-deemed-an-essential-service) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/PA%20-%20Canadian%20Energy%20-%20Vendor%20of%20the%20Year.png) ## Princess Auto Announces Canadian Energy as the Workshop Vendor of the Year August 13, 2019 Workshop Vendor of the Year 2019 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/princess-auto-announces-canadian-energy-as-the-workshop-vendor-of-the-year) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Grace%20Cyr.png) ## Meet Grace Cyr April 29, 2019 **1. How long have you been with our company?** *2 years and 4 months.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-grace-cyr) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Rowena%20Bayas.png) ## Meet Rowena Bayas March 27, 2019 **1. How long have you been with our company?** *More than 2 years.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-rowena-bayas) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Mixtech%20Technology%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%201200x628-1.png) ## MIXTECH TECHNOLOGY January 13, 2019 MIXTECH EMX, MIXTECH EFB and MIXTECH EGM batteries combine the latest electrochemical advancements [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/mixtech-technology) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Living%20Off-Grid%20in%20Canada.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/is-it-legal-to-live-off-the-grid-in-canada) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Battery%20FAQ.png) ## Frequently Asked Questions About Batteries (FAQ) January 13, 2019 **Where can I recycle batteries?** [Battery recycling](https://www.cdnrg.com/services/battery-recycling) is extremely important to the environment and to [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/common-and-frequently-asked-questions-about-batteries) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Kelly%20Sauerberg.png) ## Meet Kelly Sauerberg January 1, 2019 **1. How long have you been with our company?** *17 short years.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-kelly-sauerberg) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Dean%20Smurthwaite.png) ## Meet Dean Smurthwaite December 4, 2018 **1. How long have you been with our company?** *Since February 2014.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-dean-smurthwaite) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Dave%20Chuckrowski.png) ## Meet Dave Chuckrowski October 30, 2018 **1. How long have you been with our company?** *Since 1991.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-dave-chuckrowski) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Mark%20Sauer.png) ## Meet Mark Sauer September 27, 2018 **1. How long have you been with our company?** *Since around 1990.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-mark-sauer) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/AGM%20vs%20Flooded%20Batteries%20-%20What%20to%20Know.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/agm-vs-flooded-lead-acid-batteries-what-you-need-to-know) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20John%20Vanden%20Broek.png) ## Meet John Vanden Broek July 30, 2018 **1. How long have you been with our company?** *Since 1992.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-john-vanden-broek) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Shawn%20Sauer.png) ## Meet Shawn Sauer June 28, 2018 **1. How long have you been with our company?** *31 Years.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-shawn-sauer) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Andrew%20MacLennan.png) ## Meet Andrew MacLennan May 30, 2018 **1. How long have you been with our company?** *2.5 years.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-andrew-maclennan) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Best%20of%20Inverter%20101.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/the-best-of-inverter-101-video-qa) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Meet%20Roxanne.png) ## 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* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-roxanne) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Why%20is%20Summer%20Bad%20For%20Car%20Batteries.png) ## Why Is Summer Bad for Car Batteries? April 8, 2018 **Why Your Vehicle's Battery Struggles In Extreme Heat** [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/why-is-summer-bad-for-car-batteries) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Battery%20Technology%20-%20Future%20of%20Renewable.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/battery-technology-will-define-the-future-of-renewable-energy) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Becca%20Dunford.png) ## 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* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-becca-dunford) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Electronic%20Testers.png) ## Electronic Testers March 4, 2018 Today’s subject is about electronic load testers for lead-acid starting batteries. There are many [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/electronic-testers) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Warren%20Wilmot.png) ## Meet Warren Wilmot February 27, 2018 **1. How long have you been with our company?** *30 years.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-warren-wilmot) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Common%20Ratings%20for%20SLI.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/common-ratings-for-starting-lighting-ignition-sli-lead-acid-batteries-in-no) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Carbon%20Pile%20Load%20Tester.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/testing-batteries-with-a-carbon-pile-load-tester) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Brad%20Clowes.png) ## 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* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-brad-clowes) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/When%20to%20Use%20a%20Deep-Cycle%20Battery.png) ## When Should I Use a Deep Cycle Battery? January 31, 2018 Our topic today is [deep cycle batteries](https://www.cdnrg.com/products/batteries/flooded-lead-acid-deep-cycle-traction-batteries). Deep cycle batteries are batteries that are designed for [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/when-should-i-use-a-deep-cycle-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Scrap%20Battery%20Handling.png) ## Recycled Battery (Scrap) Handling January 21, 2018 The handling and transportation of scrap and car lead acid batteries falls under the Dangerous [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/recycled-battery-scrap-handling) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Grid%20Defection.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/grid-defection-isnt-a-reason-to-fight-distributed-energyits-a-reason-to-emb) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Instantly%20Rechargeable%20Battery.png) ## ‘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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/instantly-rechargeable-battery-could-change-the-future-of-electric-and-hybr) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/AGM%20vs%20Flooded%20Batteries%20-%20What%20to%20Know.png) ## Flooded versus AGM Batteries? December 3, 2017 Both flooded and AGM batteries contain electrolyte mixture within the battery that's comprised of [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/flooded-versus-agm-batteries) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/CCA%20vs%20CA.png) ## 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.    [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/whats-the-diffence-between-cca-and-ca) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Different%20Types%20of%20Battery%20Terminals.png) ## Different Types of Battery Terminals November 13, 2017 Whether you're wondering about side terminals developed for General Motors and Chevrolet vehicles, [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/different-types-of-battery-terminals) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Preparing%20Batteries%20For%20Winter.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/preparing-your-batteries-for-winter) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Canadian%20Slang.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/10-canadian-slang-words-you-should-know) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/How%20Does%20a%20Lead%20Acid%20Battery%20Work.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/how-does-a-lead-acid-battery-work) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Automotive%20Battery%20Care%20and%20Maintenance.png) ## Battery Care and Maintenance October 25, 2017 One of the most commonly overlooked things when it comes to lead acid batteries is care and [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/battery-care-and-maintenance1) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Power%20Can%20Be%20an%20Issue%20in%20Heavy-Cycling%20Applications.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/power-can-be-an-issue-in-heavy-cycling-applications) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Lithium%20Battery%20Advantages.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lithium-battery-advantages) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/MIXTECH%20Batteries.png) ## MIXTECH Batteries September 12, 2017 [Discover Battery](https://discoverbattery.com) offers a premier line of maintenance-free automotive and commercial batteries [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/mixtech-batteries) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Skidegate%20Band%20Council.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/skidegate-band-council-solar-project-to-be-one-of-the-largest-in-british-co) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Cutting%20Edge%20Battery%20Life.png) ## 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, [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/cutting-edge-battery-tech-giving-the-gift-of-longer-life) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Future%20of%20Mobile%20and%20Renewable%20Energy.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/the-future-of-mobile-renwable-energy-can-be-characterized-in-one-word-simpl) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Off%20Grid%20Solar%20Canada.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/the-state-of-off-grid-solar-in-canada) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Debunking%20Solar%20Myths.png) ## Top 10 Myths About Solar Debunked! July 30, 2017 **Myth 1: Solar panels don’t work in cold climates** Most [solar panels](https://www.cdnrg.com/products/renewable-energy/solar-panels-renewable-energy) actually work best in cold [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/top-10-myths-about-solar) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Adam%20Brown.png) ## Meet Adam Brown July 30, 2017 **1.How long have you been with our company?** *13 years this summer.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-adam-brown) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Choosing%20the%20Correct%20Marine%20Battery.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/choosing-the-correct-marine-battery) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Keith%20Terry.png) ## Meet Keith Terry June 29, 2017 **1.How long have you been with our company?** *5 Years.* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-keith-terry) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/True%20Sine%20Inverters.png) ## 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? [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/true-sine-inverters) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Modified%20Sine%20Inverters.png) ## Modified Sine Inverters June 11, 2017 Our topic today is modified sine wave inverters. So what is a modified sine wave inverter? Well, [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/modified-sine-inverters) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Meet%20ryan%20thirkettle.png) ## Meet Ryan Thirkettle! June 11, 2017 13 Questions for Ryan [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-ryan-thirkettle) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Inverter%20Installation%20Requirements.png) ## Inverter Installation Requirements June 11, 2017 We're getting a lot of inquiries these days on inverter installation. What are some of the things [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/inverter-installation-requirements) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Intro%20to%20Xantrex.png) ## Intro to Xantrex June 11, 2017 Xantrex is a pioneer in the inverter and the inverter charger business. They were building [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/intro-to-xantrex) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/High%20Frequency%20Inverters.png) ## High Frequency Inverters June 11, 2017 So what's the difference between a high-frequency inverter than a low-frequency inverter? Well, [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/high-frequency-inverters) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Low%20Frequency%20Inverters.png) ## Low Frequency Inverters June 11, 2017 So what are the characteristics or differences in low-frequency or transformer-based inverters? [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/low-frequency-inverters) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Lifespan%20of%20Batteries.png) ## Lifespan of Batteries June 11, 2017 Since the early 1980’s with the introduction of envelope separators and advanced grid plate [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lifespan-of-batteries) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Inverter%20Mounting%20Considerations.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/inverter-mounting-considerations) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Clean%20Energy%20Leaders.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/canadas-clean-energy-leaders-poised-for-global-opportunities) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Automotive%20Non%20Starts.png) ## Mythbusting: Automotive non-starts March 2, 2017 *Written by: Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/mythbusting-automotive-non-starts) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Lithium%20Productivity.png) ## Lithium Productivity March 2, 2017 *Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lithium-productivity) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Lithium%20Features%20and%20Benefits.png) ## Lithium Features & Benefits March 2, 2017 *Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lithium-features-benefits) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Lithium%20BMS.png) ## Lithium Battery Management System March 2, 2017 *Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lithium-battery-management-system) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Renewable%20Energy%20Financing.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/fueling-canadas-renewable-energy-industry-through-better-financing-options) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Evolution%20of%20the%20Transit%20Bus.png) ## The Evolution of the Transit Bus March 2, 2017 Written by: *Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/the-evolution-of-the-transit-bus) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Lithium%20Battery%20Containers.png) ## Lithium Battery Containers March 2, 2017 *Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lithium-battery-containers) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Lithium%20Battery%20Cells.png) ## Lithium Battery Cells March 2, 2017 *Randy Anderson National Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lithium-battery-cells) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Canada%20Energy%20Innovation%20Leader.png) ## Canada Poised to Become Energy Innovation Leader December 14, 2016 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/canada-poised-to-become-energy-innovation-leader) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Bring%20Power%20Back%20to%20the%20People.png) ## 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** [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/canadian-energy-looks-to-bring-power-back-to-the-people) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Battery%20Operated%20Christmas%20Lights.png) ## Battery Operated Christmas Lights December 5, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/battery-operated-christmas-lights) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Is%20Your%20Snowmobile%20Ready%20For%20Winter.png) ## Is your Snowmobile Ready for Winter? November 29, 2016 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/is-your-snowmobile-ready-for-winter) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/EV%20Battery%20Maintenance.png) ## Electric Vehicle Battery Maintenance November 3, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/electric-vehicle-battery-maintenance) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Energy%20Storage%20Prime%20Time.png) ## Energy Storage Ready for Prime Time in Remote Communities September 29, 2016 Energy storage ready for prime time in remote communities [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/energy-storage-ready-for-prime-time-in-remote-communities) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/RV%20Batteries%20Long%20Winter.png) ## Preparing Your RV Batteries for a Long Winter September 14, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/preparing-your-rv-batteries-for-a-long-winter) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Luciano%20Forchilli.png) ## Meet Luciano Forchilli August 30, 2016 **1. How long have you been with our company?** [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-luciano-forchilli) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Clean%20Energy%20Tech.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/finding-new-markets-for-canadas-clean-energy-tech) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Mark%20Grnak.png) ## Meet Mark Grnak July 27, 2016 **1. How long have you been with our company?** [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-mark-grnak) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Off%20Grid%20Upkeep.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - Upkeep and Maintenance July 7, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-upkeep-and-maintenance) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Off%20Grid%20Battery%20Monitors.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - Battery Monitors and Control Panels July 7, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-battery-monitors-and-control-panels) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Off%20Grid%20Automatic%20Generator%20.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - Automatic Generator Start July 7, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-automatic-generator-start) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Meet%20Larry%20Squires.png) ## Meet Larry Squires July 6, 2016 **1.How long have you been with our company?** [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-larry-squires) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Choosing%20an%20Inverter%20for%20your%20RV.png) ## Choosing an Inverter for your RV June 19, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales and Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/choosing-an-inverter-for-your-rv) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Off%20Grid%20Inverter%20Choice.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - Choosing the Right Inverter June 2, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-choosing-the-right-inverter) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Off%20Grid%20Battery%20Bank.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - What Battery Bank do I Need? June 2, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-what-battery-bank-do-i-need) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Matt%20Sauer.png) ## Meet Matt Sauer May 30, 2016 **1.How long have you been with our company?** [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-matt-sauer) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Cansi%20Game%20Changer.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/canadian-energy-wins-cansia-game-changer-award-2016) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Battery%20Powered%20Hockey%20Chairs.png) ## Battery Powered Hockey Chairs April 24, 2016 *Written By: Lindsay Sullivan Marketing Manager Stored Energy* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/battery-powered-hockey-chairs) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Off%20Grid%20Solar%20Panel%20Rack%20and%20Mount.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - Solar Panel Racking and Mounting April 20, 2016 *By: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-solar-panel-racking-and-mounting) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Off%20Grid%20Solar%20Charge%20Controllers.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - Solar Charge Controllers April 20, 2016 *By: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-solar-charge-controllers) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Off%20Grid%20Make%20it%20Work.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - What You Need to Make it Work April 20, 2016 *By: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-what-you-need-to-make-it-work) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Meet%20Karen%20Woitas.png) ## Meet Karen Woitas March 29, 2016 **1.How long have you been with our company?** [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-karen-woitas) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Off%20Grid%20vs%20Grid%20Tie.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - Off-Grid or Grid Tie? March 20, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-off-grid-or-grid-tie) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/How%20do%20I%20live%20off-grid.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - How do I Live Off-Grid? March 20, 2016 *Written By: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-how-do-i-live-off-grid) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Tubular%20Battery%20Technology%20101.png) ## Tubular Battery Techology 101 March 9, 2016 Written by: Randy Anderson *Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/tubular-battery-techology-101) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Gel%20Battery%20101.png) ## Gel Batteries 101 February 10, 2016 *Written by Randy Anderson - Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/gel-batteries-101) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Lithium%20Warning.png) ## 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** [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/warning-lithium-ion-batteries-pose-harmful-threat-when-mixed-with-lead-acid) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Living%20Off-Grid%20-%20What%20Am%20I%20Getting%20Myself%20Into.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-what-am-i-getting-myself-into) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Living%20Off-Grid%20-%20What%20Is%20Off%20Grid%20Power.png) ## Living Off-Grid 101 - What is Off-Grid Power? February 2, 2016 *Video and Blog by: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/living-off-grid-101-what-is-off-grid-power) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/AGM%20Battery%20101.png) ## Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Batteries 101 January 25, 2016 *Written By: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/absorbed-glass-mat-agm-batteries-101) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Flooded%20Lead-Acid%20Batteries%20101.png) ## Flooded Lead Acid Batteries 101 January 19, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales and Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lead-acid-batteries-101) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Featured%20Images/Lead-Acid%20Types%20and%20Technologies.png) ## Lead Acid Batteries: Types & Technologies January 11, 2016 *Written by: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/lead-acid-batteries-types-technologies) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Chad%20Warren.png) ## Meet Chad Warren January 4, 2016 **1.How long have you been with our company?** [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-chad-warren) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Not%20all%20black%20boxes%20are%20the%20same.png) ## Not all Black Boxes are the Same; Proper Charging & Depth of Discharge December 9, 2015 *Written By: Randy Anderson - Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/not-all-black-boxes-are-the-same-proper-charging-depth-of-discharge) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Can%20my%20building%20go%20off%20grid.png) ## Can My Building go Off-Grid? December 8, 2015 *Written By: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/can-my-building-go-off-grid) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Toronto%20Star.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/toronto-star-2015-report-on-energy-sustainability) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Retractable%20solar%20gensets.png) ## Canadian Energy™ Markets Retractable Solar Gensets with PWRstation™ in Canada November 23, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/canadian-energy-markets-retractable-solar-gensets-with-pwrstation-in-c) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Your%20battery%20hates%20winter%20too.png) ## Your Battery Hates Winter Too November 4, 2015 *Written by: Randy Anderson - Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/your-battery-hates-winter-too) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team%20-%20Shane%20McMahon.png) ## Meet Shane McMahon October 25, 2015 Meet Shane McMahon. [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/meet-shane) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Change%20Required.png) ## Change Required October 25, 2015 *Written By: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager* [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/change-required) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Inverter%20DC%20Disconnect.png) ## Inverter DC Disconnect June 16, 2015 This week we want to point out the requirement for installing a DC Disconnect with every Conext SW [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/inverter-dc-disconnect) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/DC%20to%20DC%20Converters%20.png) ## DC to DC Converter Opportunities April 28, 2015 These units are used in applications where the vehicle main battery and/or alternator voltage is [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/dc-to-dc-converter-opportunities) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/The%20heart%20of%20your%20mobile%20power.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/the-heart-of-your-mobile-power) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Top%2010%20sales%20tips.png) ## 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 [Read More](https://blog.cdnrg.com/blog/top-10-sales-tips) ![](https://blog.cdnrg.com/hubfs/Winnipeg%20Is%20Canada%20Proof.png) ## Winnipeg is Canada Proof March 2, 2014 Canadian Energy is the leading provider of Canada Proof products. 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