The Real Property Association of Canada's Julia St. Michael explains why she decided to become accredited despite it not being a mandatory prerequisite ...

U.S. President Barack Obama recently issued this challenge: “Let's cut in half the energy wasted by our homes and businesses over the next 20 years.” Is there really that much waste and is the savings target realistic? Would a similar target prove useful in Canada? The Energy Services Association of Canada's Peter Love weighs in.

Should LEED be government mandated? Halsall Associates' green building practice leader, Doug Webber, provides his insight.

What does "green" mean? Lui Mancinelli, managing principal of HOK in Canada, provides his take.

What is the difference between a consulting engineer and an energy consultant? And when should a building owner bring an energy consultant on board? Morrison Hershfield's Subhi Alsayed explains.

What's involved in assembling a retrofit project team? BLJC's vice-president of energy and sustainability, Edwin Lim, explains.

What options are available for financing an energy retrofit? Ameresco Canada's vice-president of finance, David Maksymuik, weighs in.

What are the challenges of establishing a straightforward, consistent energy intensity target in the building sector? Michael Lithgow, manager of corporate energy services at the Regional Municipality of York, weighs in.