Industry News
Utility deregulation no culprit in Alberta rates
Recent findings from an industry analyst report argues the case that utility deregulation has had little negative effect on Alberta’s commercial and residential consumers. On
Canada failing environment says new report
A new report from Julie Gelfand, Canada’s commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, shows the government is not keeping up with various issues related
Legionellosis standard open for fourth review
ASHRAE has released a fourth version of what will be the standardized requirements specific to the building industry for management of the risks associated with
Ontario’s new green bond program a grand slam
Ontario has officially launched a green bond program with an inaugural issue of $500 million, making it the first province in Canada to issue green
Canadians named 2014 LEED Fellows
Four Canadians have recently been named 2014 LEED Fellows for their advocacy and contributions to the green building movement in Canada. After peer nominations and
Canada and U.S. commit to energy collaboration
Natural Resources Canada and the United States Department of Energy have agreed to collaborate on a wide range of energy issues for better environmental sustainability
Canada initiates new action against HFCs
Canada will actively pursue the reduction of harmful hydroflurocarbons (HFCs), Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced during the recent United Nations Climate Summit. The publication of
U of Ottawa snags living green wall award
The University of Ottawa has won a 2014 Green Roof and Wall Award of Excellence from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) for its six-storey
National net-zero energy home project underway
Reid Heritage Homes recently broke ground in Guelph, ON, on five net-zero energy (NZE) houses designed to generate as much energy as they consume annually.
Italy welcomes first Passive House school
Less than a month after China announced the completion of its first energy-efficient Passive House, Italy welcomes “Sculoa Passive Raldon”— the country’s first certified Passive
REMI nominated for online publishing award
The REMI Network is pleased to announce its nomination for a 2014 Canadian Online Publishing Award (COPA) for Best Media Website in the business-to-business category.
HVACR invests $5-billion to improve refrigerants
The United States is advancing its efforts to reduce global warming with the recent announcement of a $5-billion investment in research and development funds from
Houston & IREM partner for greener buildings
In an effort to encourage building owners and managers in Houston, Texas, to improve sustainability activities, the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and the
UNBC steps up its green efforts
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) will become more environmentally sustainable after receiving a recent provincial and local contribution of $2.2 million dollars for
National Solid Waste Benchmarking: next steps
The Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) reports more than 1,000 offices, retail stores and shopping centres across the country have contributed to the first National
China builds first Passive House
An apartment hotel, completed west of Shanghai, China, recently received Passive House certification, making it the first building in the country to be constructed with
Kitchener celebrates sustainable library
The City of Kitchener officially celebrated the completion of its sleek, new, energy-efficient library at a grand opening event on September 6, 2014. Opened to






