With more than 100 registered hives in Toronto alone, people are seeing the environmental benefits and economic possibilities around urban beekeeping.

Toronto's residential and commercial building may soon track their energy efficiency, as the city looks at mandatory energy use reporting.

B.C. Hydro has proposed significant cuts to its conservation and demand management incentives over the next ...

Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...

A paperless office frees up space, increases efficiency and lowers a company's carbon footprint.

Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.

Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...

Flooding and power outages following an intense storm in Toronto last week give heed to long-standing concerns about ...

Most building managers keep track of the cost of their energy bills. However, few pay attention to how much energy ...

Evidence shows that increasing the visibility of actions to reduce energy costs and consumption helps to draw support and build momentum.

The process of adding solar panels to a building's roof or adjacent land can be made much simpler and less expensive than what is probably thought.

Waste heat recovery is an exciting renewable energy technology. Waste heat recovery units add to the efficiency of building energy needs ...

Ontario’s burgeoning water technology industry is in step with efforts in other countries to build international ties and learn from innovative efforts in areas where freshwater is a scarce commodity.

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.

Recommissioning focuses on right-sizing a building’s mechanical and electrical systems and their operation for today’s conditions.

An energy audit is the logical first step in helping to reduce a facility’s utility costs and carbon footprint, and justify capital expenditures. Here are 10 things every building manager should know before embarking on an energy audit.

The Ontario Power Authority has introduced a number of new conservation programs to help consumers and businesses save money, better manage their electricity use, reduce their impact on the environment and help ensure the province has ...