Conservation Measures
How to achieve energy efficiency in 2015
Achieving energy efficiency in multi-residential properties is the new normal. With the cost of utilities rising, apartment owners are benefitting more than ever by finding new ways to save.
Five ways to curb utility costs in condominiums
Coming changes in Ontario are cause for condo corporations to curb their utility costs. An expert shares how, pointing to five energy efficiency retrofits.
Ontario ramps up electricity savings target
Ontario has largely achieved its electricity conservation target for 2011-2014, but the savings goal for 2015-2020 is even more ambitious.
Energy-efficient glass in the “battle for the wall”
Since the introduction of legislation, like the Ontario Building Code’s SB-10 supplementary standard for large buildings and the B.C. Clean Energy Act, what once was
How to reduce energy consumption
Many apartment building owners in the past considered the best way to hedge inflation and save on energy costs was to lock into bulk contracts for various terms. Here's how to reduce consumption given today's energy prices.
Case study: tenants are the key to saving energy
Oxford Properties has launched an engagement campaign to teach its tenants energy conservation techniques.
Energy saving tips for rental property managers
Apartment residents are among the last group of consumers to become actively engaged in the ‘save the environment’ regime. Here are some energy saving tips to help property managers engage them.
Competition driving green building momentum
Experts speaking at the Green Real Estate conference in Toronto said that green building competition is leading to incremental change in the suburbs.
Toronto 2030 District aims to cut energy use
The new Toronto 2030 District program aims to meet the energy and emission reduction targets that are outlined in Architecture 2030.
Toronto looks at mandatory energy use reporting
Toronto's residential and commercial building may soon track their energy efficiency, as the city looks at mandatory energy use reporting.
Time to cut energy consumption and costs
Now is the time to curb energy costs as the Rent Increase Guideline is moving downward as fast as the price of hydro ...
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...
Energy-saving checklist for facility managers
Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.
Five ways to reduce HVAC system costs
Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...
Energy cost reduction strategies
Most building managers keep track of the cost of their energy bills. However, few pay attention to how much energy ...
Solar solutions
Waste heat recovery is an exciting renewable energy technology. Waste heat recovery units add to the efficiency of building energy needs ...
Intellectual properties
Building automation systems enable buildings to generate limitless data and information on nearly every aspect of a building and then share it among systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire facility.
