energy efficiency
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.
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.
