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B.C. invests in multi-res EV charging stations

The B.C. government plans to expand and upgrade public and residential EV charging infrastructure.

Federal boost for heritage and cultural sites

The Liberal government announced it will increase spending in heritage and culture in its federal budget released Tuesday.

No green retrofit incentive for Quebec landlords

Quebec's largest rental housing association asks why the apartment sector has been excluded from the newly announced RénoVert refundable tax credit program to promote residential energy efficiency upgrades.

Canada’s largest net-zero housing demo ends

Canadian home builders gathered in Ottawa to celebrate their involvement in the country’s largest net-zero energy housing demonstration project.

GRESB launches Health & Well-being Module

GRESB has launched a new module for property companies to benchmark health and well-being among tenants and customers.

New Canadian Landscape Standard released

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects have released the Canadian Landscape Standard (CLS) First Edition. Based on the highly
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Changes to national energy code for new builds

About 90 updates to the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2015 have been implemented to improve the energy performance of new buildings.

Enercare acquires HVAC services and repair firm

Enercare Inc., a Canadian home and commercial services and energy solutions company, has announced a wholly-owned subsidiary of its Enercare Solutions Inc. will acquire SEHAC

Best Managed Companies praises real estate

Nine real estate companies across Canada have been named among 50 winners of Deloitte’s 2015 Canada’s Best Managed Companies awards program.

Energy efficiency standards to follow U.S. lead

Forthcoming updates to product performance requirements will be the first regulatory amendments since Natural Resources Canada and the U.S. Department of Energy signed an agreement aimed at harmonizing the two counties' energy efficiency standards and test procedures for rating equipment efficiency.

FCM gets $75 million for low-carbon investments

Canada is expanding the role of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in supporting municipalities to reach resilience and low-carbon objectives.

Ontario unveils cap-and-trade program details

Ontario unveiled details of its cap-and-trade program, the government’s solution to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and boosting the economy.

BOMA T.O. informs future energy reporting law

BOMA Toronto updates industry on Bill 135, the proposed energy reporting and benchmarking regulationm after speaking at recent government hearings.

FCM 2016 Sustainable Communities Awards

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has announced the recipients of the 2016 Sustainable Communities Awards, showcasing the very best in local environmental practices. Canada’s

U.K. doctors predict new indoor air pollutants

Burgeoning technologies may also come with unforeseen environmental contaminants and health impacts warns a new study from the United Kingdom's Royal College of Physicians.

Montreal hospital certified LEED Gold

The McGill Healthcare Infrastructure Group (MHIG) and McGill University Health Centre have announced the Glen site project is the first hospital in Quebec to have
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EnerQuality fêtes Ontario’s green home builders

The 2015 EnerQuality Awards were handed out to Canadian homebuilders who are committed to constructing sustainable and energy efficiency homes.