decarbonization
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Investing in the greater good
As the world seeks to eliminate harmful emissions that contribute to the climate crisis, the known benefits of decarbonization are piling up.
REMI Network
Global heat pump sales gain momentum in 2022
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is reporting 11 per cent growth in global heat pump sales last year, with much of that momentum centred in Europe.
Canadian Property Management
Geothermal energy systems now in on tax credit
The 2023-24 budget also confirms that low-carbon heating systems are exempt from the labour conditions tied to some of the other categories of clean technology eligible for the tax credit.
REMI Network
U.K. to fund energy upgrades for public pools
A £63 million (CAD $104.5 million) special one-year fund for energy upgrades to public swimming pool facilities has been announced in the United Kingdom's 2023 budget.
Construction Business
BOMA BC offers energy retrofit financing
BOMA BC has announced a new collaboration to provide an innovative financing option for decarbonization.
Canadian Property Management
New funds tagged for deep retrofit enablers
The Canadian government is launching its promised Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative for commercial, institutional and multifamily buildings, along with the Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program for single-family homes.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
ASHRAE hones decarbonization guidance
The first in a planned series of technical guidance publications focuses on building performance standards, offering advice for policymakers and building owners.
Canadian Property Management
Utilities join efforts on building grid capacity
The electricity transition hub is envisioned as a repository of resources and shared knowledge related to the integration of renewable power sources, energy storage and smart technologies.
Canadian Property Management
QuadReal steps up decarbonization pace
QuadReal Property Group pledges to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its global portfolio over the next seven to eight years as a step toward net-zero by 2050.
REMI Network
Dream retrofitting 19 buildings to net zero standards
The buildings range from boutique historical buildings to downtown high-rises, with the oldest dating back to 1908.
REMI Network
Infrastructure leaders commit to decarbonization retrofits
The Canada Infrastructure Bank and Johnson Controls have signed an agreement that commits more than $125 million to accelerate private sector decarbonization retrofit projects across Canada.
Canadian Property Management
Decarbonizing buildings through innovation
Canada’s race to reduce carbon emissions is gaining speed. Learn what this means for property managers and how Executive Mat Service's mat production and washing technologies are helping property stakeholders eliminate CO2 emissions in their environments.
Construction Business
New partnership supports net-zero carbon concrete
A Government of Canada and Cement Association of Canada partnership will advance global leadership in low-carbon concrete production.