Conservation Measures
The buzz around urban beekeeping
With more than 100 registered hives in Toronto alone, people are seeing the environmental benefits and economic possibilities around urban beekeeping.
Privately owned public spaces in Toronto
As density increases in cities and land for new parks becomes scarce, areas including Toronto are now looking to privately owned public spaces.
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.
Systems to improve stormwater management
Buildings can use different systems to improve stormwater management, thereby lessening the burden on the municipal drainage system.
B.C. Hydro pulls back on conservation
B.C. Hydro has proposed significant cuts to its conservation and demand management incentives over the next ...
Grey water technology flush with savings
Grey water recovery systems are starting to gain traction in commercial and multi-residential buildings because of their ...
The debate over carbon neutral buildings
Determining what exactly counts as a carbon neutral building can lead to debate among industry members.
Transitioning to a paperless office
A paperless office frees up space, increases efficiency and lowers a company's carbon footprint.
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 ...
Solar solutions for building owners
Solar water heating systems are not only environmentally-friendly but they also save money.
Ontario starts second round of Smart Grid Fund
Ontario’s Smart Grid Fund is currently accepting applications for the program’s second round, which closes Sept. 6.
Toronto floods expose vulnerable infrastructure
Flooding and power outages following an intense storm in Toronto last week give heed to long-standing concerns about ...
Canada a factor in Obama’s climate action plan
Real estate is a targeted sector in U.S. President Barack Obama's recently released climate action plan.
Incentive programs test patience
Delays in the rollout of many of the OPA's CDM programs have now necessitated a one-year extension to what was ...
Energy cost reduction strategies
Most building managers keep track of the cost of their energy bills. However, few pay attention to how much energy ...




