With a deep sigh and a wave goodbye, 2021 is behind us and January 2022 is well underway.
Who knew, as we embarked on 2021, what was really in store for us? With your support, plus our combined resilience, passion, hard work and ability to adjust, 2021 was impressive — thank you! We are only as strong as our collective team, which includes our collaboration with you — our partners and customers. As a Company, we had to make some tough decisions in an effort to steward the business through continued COVID-19 lockdowns, a soft economy in some sectors, and staffing shortages due to the spread of the virus. Thanks to you, Spark continues to thrive and grow; we are grateful.
I am proud to say that Spark's team is strong and well positioned to continue meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and partners. Across our operational teams in both the U.S. and Canada, health and safety remain our number one priority.
Jumping into 2022, I know Spark will continue to deliver excellent, high quality services. Spark is more connected than ever before and ready to bring you exceptional, streamlined solutions. We look forward to collaborating with you and providing you with sustainable solutions and excellent customer experiences. With the recent launch of our new cloud-based health & safety, environment, and risk management system, along with ongoing initiatives to ensure our field teams are trained with industry leading knowledge and skill, we look forward to continuing to be your Trusted Partner in Power.
In this issue of Off the Wire, you can check out some of our latest projects and learn more about keeping yourself and your team safe this winter.
— Tom Duncan, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
SAFETY MOMENT
With the cold weather upon us, it's important that you and your team take extra precautions when outdoors for long periods of time.
Here are some great tips for cold weather safety:
Wear layers of clothing.
Wear synthetic materials to "wick" away moisture.
Wear waterproof or wind-resistant outer layers, when appropriate.
Wear warm gloves, hats, and hoods.
If your clothes get wet at 2°C or less, change to dry clothes and check for hypothermia.
If you're hot, open your jacket but keep on your hat and gloves.
Spark Power is proud to be providing solar services to a 60 MW site located in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Commissioned in 2010, Spark's solar team members explain how they keep these sites running optimally and deal with unexpected maintenance needs.
Staples Canada launches first store bullfrogpowered with 100% renewable energy
Bullfrog Power, Spark's sustainability division, was thrilled to help Staples Canada officially launch its first store in which the entire location’s footprint is bullfrogpowered with 100% renewable energy. Situated in Toronto, ON's Corktown neighborhood, this store joins more than 300 bullfrogpowered Staples SolutionShop locations that are leading the way in sustainable business practices.
Spark is helping our customers like you maintain sustainable power supply to their industrial and commercial facilities by servicing their substation transformers. This can not only restore your transformers and ensure they're operational but also minimize costly downtimes and unnecessary equipment transportation.
INTERVIEW: How can energy efficiency save your facility costs and carbon?
Optimizing the energy in your facility can not only reduce unnecessary energy use but also create a safer work environment for your team. Spark offers a variety of end-to-end solutions to help you assess, identify, and upgrade your electrical systems.
With over 35 branches across North America, Spark is in your community and ready to meet your power needs!
Our Gulf Coast hub, located in Houston, TX, offers fully integrated, end-to-end solutions to meet every need of your facility. The 15,000 sq. ft. Spark branch, with a strong background in the industrial sector, can provide you with 24/7 customer support, help to execute a range of construction projects, complete electrical engineering and testing services, and utility construction and maintenance for high voltage projects of any size.
"We are proud to be locally serving the Gulf Coast region with reliable, end-to-end electrical services. From low to medium and high voltage projects and emergency support, including response to extreme weather events, Spark is proud to provide our customers with trusted service that meets their needs.”
Looking for more information about this branch? Connect with us today at 979-236-1016.
SPARK IN THE COMMUNITY
Supporting the Mississauga Food Bank's contactless food drive
This past December, Spark was proud to sponsor the Mississauga Food Bank's holiday contactless food drive to help those in need within one of our local communities. Team members from Spark's Mississauga branch volunteered to collect and sort generous donations of food and personal products. Spark also donated $5,000 to the food drive and the Food Bank's donation goals.
During the holidays, Spark's western Canadian teams, including our Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, and Spruce Grove branches, supported local families and individuals in need by raising over $3,200 for food banks in their communities.
Austin Riley wraps up 2021 season
Spark-sponsored racer, Austin Riley, part of the Racing with Autism team, finished his 2021 season with a charitable visit to an Ady's Army event in support of individuals living with autism. After making the trek to Alabama from Ontario, Canada, Austin took part in the event by connecting with attendees about his racing, custom racecar, experiences, and more.
On Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, join Spark's President & CEO, Rich Jackson, who — in partnership with the United Way Halton & Hamilton — will be spending the night in his car to raise awareness and funding for vulnerable people in our communities. You can join Rich by signing up to spend the night in a vehicle, donating to Rich (who is representing Spark), or sharing his experiences through your social channels.
Do you want to learn more about out full range of Pole-to-Product™ services? Do you need a quote on a power project for your facility? Contact Spark Power today!