energy efficiency
REMI Network
Carbon market funding to upgrade Ontario schools
Ontario is investing in energy upgrades at college and university campuses across the province.
REMI Network
Guide helps K-12 schools achieve zero energy
A new ASHRAE resource helps owners, contractors, consulting engineers and administrators of K-12 school buildings achieve advanced levels of energy savings.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario schools to receive energy efficiency upgrades
The Ontario government is investing $200 million to provide energy efficiency upgrades at nearly 600 schools across the province.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Humber College: Beacon of Knowledge
Spencer Wood of Humber College leads the facilities management department in a quest to reduce the school’s carbon footprint.
CondoBusiness
Retrofitting with Triple-Glazed Windows
Proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code will create opportunity for more energy efficient building products, such as triple-glazed windows.
Canadian Property Management
Building energy benchmarking pays off
Benchmarking allows property owners to compare the performance of their buildings and identify opportunities to save energy and money.
Canadian Property Management
Don’t be overwhelmed by energy projects
Making the right investment decision is critical for many building owners and managers, who face budget constraints and changing regulations.
REMI Network
Simon Fraser University closer to becoming zero waste
Simon Fraser University is another step closer to becoming a zero-waste university, with Shrum Chemistry now one of its most energy efficient buildings.
Canadian Property Management
Edmonton leads transition to low carbon future
Reducing GHG emissions in commercial buildings is a critical component of Edmonton’s transition to a low carbon, sustainable energy future.
REMI Network
Boosting energy efficient upgrades may lower energy demand
Energy efficient improvements could help Canada reduce its energy consumption by up to 15 per cent by 2035.
REMI Network
Building and energy leaders urge shift to net-zero energy
Leading building and energy professionals are pressing for action on net-zero energy ready construction and more green jobs.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario funds local projects to reduce GHG pollution
Ontario is investing up to $100 million in local projects that aim to reduce GHG pollution by launching a program for municipalities across the province.
REMI Network
Smarter Buildings on the Rise
Smarter building technology systems are unlocking more meaningful data and providing more solutions than before. Here is WSP's take on this major trend.
REMI Network
HOOPP LEAP Awards honour environmental leadership
HOOPP recently handed out its sixth annual LEAP Awards to honour property managers and tenants across Canada for leadership in sustainability initiatives.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Guelph Council Chambers receives lighting retrofit
Guelph Council Chambers have received a light emitting diode (LED) lighting retrofit to replace bulbs and lamps that have faded or burned out.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Legrand’s Energy Marathon 2.0 results in savings
Legrand North and Central America recently concluded the first leg of its Energy Marathon 2.0 competition, a company-wide event to save energy.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Legrand invests in Building Control Systems division
Legrand, North America's investments in its Building Control Systems division include new facilities in San Jose, Carlsbad, Pleasant Grove and Orem.