Energy Management
REMI Network
UNBC steps up its green efforts
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) will become more environmentally sustainable after receiving a recent provincial and local contribution of $2.2 million dollars for
Construction Business
Improving energy efficiency in B.C.
While early building codes were focused on basic home structure and standardizing building practices, more recent code adaptations in B.C. are focusing on energy efficiency and occupant accessibility.
REMI Network
Nova Scotia sets permit for carbon capture
Fossil fuel companies in Nova Scotia must now request approval from the province’s Environment Department to carry out carbon capture and storage activity. The change
REMI Network
Sunlight the heart of Canada’s embassy in Berlin
Sunlight is now penetrating the heart of Canada’s architecturally acclaimed embassy in Berlin, Germany, with the help of Canadian daylighting technology. The installation of 20
Canadian Facility Management & Design
T.O.’s energy reporting consultations set for fall
City of Toronto staff have set out a fall to winter timeframe for consultations on the development of a proposed energy reporting bylaw for large buildings.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Paybacks reflect carbon tax and offset costs
Carbon tax and offset requirements have begun to filter through to paybacks on energy saving measures in British Columbia and Quebec.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Case study: tenants are the key to saving energy
Oxford Properties has launched an engagement campaign to teach its tenants energy conservation techniques.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Energy saving tips for rental property managers
Apartment residents are among the last group of consumers to become actively engaged in the ‘save the environment’ regime. Here are some energy saving tips to help property managers engage them.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Perceived building costs prevent conservation
A recent survey reveals that Canadian business leaders generally undervalue the return on investment from energy efficiency.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Managing energy usage with online tools
Phil Jago of Natural Resource Canada explains how the Energy Star Portfolio Manager can help cut energy usage for the good of properties and the planet.
Canadian Property Management
Case study: monitoring energy via smart meter
Lorina Keery of Colliers International explains how the company found savings by monitoring energy usage with smart meters in order to cut waste.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Building energy models to evaluate performance
Steve Kemp of MMM Group explains building energy models and how they can be used to improve energy efficiency.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Building energy audits 101
What do building energy audits involve? Narayana Asogan of New Dawn Energy Solutions explains.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Pros and cons of solar panels on apartments
Solar power generation is a green way to reduce energy costs. But there are pros and cons of solar panels when it comes to apartment buildings.
Canadian Property Management
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.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Saving energy in apartment buildings
This video report discusses how property owners and managers can start saving energy, and money, in apartment buildings. Commentator: Peter Mills of Wyse Meter Solutions.
CondoBusiness
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.
