energy efficiency
Canadian Property Management
B.C. pilot project benchmarks carbon emissions
Four British Columbia Lower Mainland cities have launched a pilot project designed to help building owners and managers to benchmark carbon emissions.
Canadian Property Management
Free program helps BC landlords save energy, water and money
FortisBC’s Rental Apartment Efficiency Program helps landlords with energy efficiency in their buildings, saving water and energy.
REMI Network
How to make laundry practices more eco-friendly
It takes a lot of resources to get linens clean. How can businesses make their laundry practices more sustainable and reap the associated benefits?
REMI Network
Edmonton facilities get energy efficiency upgrade
Mitchell Transit Garage and Westwood Fleet Services will now operate with a much lower ecological footprint.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
The benefits of ergonomic LED task lighting
Recent research into the use of task lighting has provided evidence that incorporating positionable light sources in individual workspaces provides valuable benefits.
Construction Business
B.C. unveils CleanBC Government Buildings Program
B.C. government buildings will become smarter and more energy efficient with the province's new CleanBC Government Buildings Program.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Canada invests $277M in Arthur Meighen Building
The project will transform the building into an energy efficient, low-carbon asset, cutting its annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent.
REMI Network
ASHRAE publishes energy guideline for historic buildings
The guideline provides comprehensive and detailed descriptions of the processes and procedures for the retrofitting of historic buildings to achieve greater measured efficiency.
CondoBusiness
Canada funds first net-zero multi-res building in London
The Government of Canada is investing $3.9 million toward the construction of Canada’s first net-zero, mixed-use, multi-unit residential building in London.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Opportunities, threats and next steps for the transformer industry
The transformer industry is a vital component of our electrical system. With good prospects for the industry’s growth, the challenge is not only to expand investment but to extend support
REMI Network
ASHRAE addresses natural resources at the House of Commons
ASHRAE President Sheila J. Hayter and President-elect Darryl K. Boyce testified before the Standing Committee on Natural Resources at the House of Commons of Canada on Nov. 20, 2018.
Design Quarterly
Competition for most energy-efficient design ideas
Designers, builders and developers are being challenged to make energy-efficient buildings more affordable for British Columbians.
Canadian Property Management
Solving Issues with Electrical System Power Quality
Shortly after a Canadian hospital invested in an energy-efficiency upgrade, the facility began experiencing significant issues with its critical equipment.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New LED lighting for Beacon Hill Park in Quebec
To enhance its sports and recreational facilities and save energy, the city of Beaconsfield, Que., recently replaced the lighting at Beacon Hill Park.
REMI Network
Alberta school district gets energy efficient overhaul
East Central Alberta Catholic Schools will be working with Johnson Controls on district-wide infrastructure upgrades.
REMI Network
New industrial rebates for energy savings in Alberta
Alberta has added several industrial-specific rebates to its Energy Efficiency Alberta’s Business Non-Profit and Institutional Energy Savings Program.
Design Quarterly
The LED lighting revolution
Lighting trends are constantly changing. integrated LED lighting has come a long way and will offer well-lit and environmentally friendly space for clients.
