Energy Management
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.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Investing in smart buildings for long-term gains
Combining smart building and smart occupancy to promote productivity and sustainability.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
How windows affect occupants’ well-being
Windows impact more than just building aesthetics. Rather, sunshine and views can have a substantial impact on occupants' well-being.
Canadian Property Management
Solar energy systems offer a bright ROI
Solar energy systems can offer protection from future increases in energy costs and save a property money in the long run.
