Energy Management
Construction Business
Building energy code boosts performance
Adopting a minimum standard for building energy performance is a step in the right direction for cutting energy consumption and emissions.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Allocating resources for energy conservation
This video report addresses how a company can save energy and money by investing in energy conservation projects. Commentator: Blair Kingsland of Cortex Energy Management Inc.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Time to cut energy consumption and costs
Now is the time to curb energy costs as the Rent Increase Guideline is moving downward as fast as the price of hydro ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
B.C. Hydro pulls back on conservation
B.C. Hydro has proposed significant cuts to its conservation and demand management incentives over the next ...
CondoBusiness
The right lights for parking garages
What is the most energy-efficient lighting for a condominium parking garage? Provident Energy Management's Jennifer Young weighs in.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Continuing education in energy management
The IBEX certificate program combines technical knowledge with energy assessment skills and business practices.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Deep water cooling improves building efficiency
Andrew Wilcox of Enwave explains how Toronto’s deep lake water cooling system works as well as how the district energy system can benefit property owners and developers.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Energy-saving checklist for facility managers
Here are seven strategies to reduce energy wastage.
Canadian Property Management
Skylights a cost-effective way to save energy
Daylighting a commercial building with a well-designed skylight system is a cost-effective way to save on energy ...
Canadian Property Management
Five ways to reduce HVAC system costs
Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...
Canadian Property Management
Solar solutions for building owners
Solar water heating systems are not only environmentally-friendly but they also save money.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Ontario starts second round of Smart Grid Fund
Ontario’s Smart Grid Fund is currently accepting applications for the program’s second round, which closes Sept. 6.
Canadian Property Management
Incentive programs test patience
Delays in the rollout of many of the OPA's CDM programs have now necessitated a one-year extension to what was ...
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Energy cost reduction strategies
Most building managers keep track of the cost of their energy bills. However, few pay attention to how much energy ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Summer heats up DSM prospects
Recurring requirements to off-load excess electricity supply at ratepayers' expense might appear to diminish ...
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Wasted energy equals wasted potential
U.S. President Barack Obama recently issued this challenge: “Let's cut in half the energy wasted by our homes and businesses over the next 20 years.” Is there really that much waste and is the savings target realistic? Would a similar target prove useful in Canada? The Energy Services Association of Canada's Peter Love weighs in.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Energy management strategies at U of T
What are the University of Toronto's energy management strategies for its oldest buildings? The school's assistant vice-president of facilities and services, Ron Swail, shares this information.




