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Green Technology
A tale of four cities: Building Benchmark BC pilot project kicks off
January 21, 2020Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver are engaged in a pilot project that tracks and discloses the energy emissions of participating commercial buildings as of Jan. 21
Going hybrid for heating efficiencies
January 14, 2020 by John MillerConsider the benefits of combining a non-condensing with a high-efficiency condensing boiler to get the best of both technologies in commercial/institutional heating applications.
GROHE sets the date for carbon-zero production
December 10, 2019In July 2019, the global brand converted all of its production plants to run on green electricity. They plan to be entirely carbon-free by April 2020.
National Leadership and Green Building Excellence Awards accepting nominations
December 2, 2019The CaGBC Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to advancements within the Canadian green building industry.
Joyce Centre at Mohawk College achieves Zero Carbon Performance Certification
November 27, 2019Canada Green Building Council announces that the Hamilton, ON building is first to achieve both Zero Carbon Building Design and Performance certifications.
Enwave adding heat to new downtown Toronto tower
November 15, 2019In addition to linking to Enwave’s deep lake water cooling, the new North Tower of Bay Adelaide Centre will include an Enwave operated hot water plant.
Hydro-Québec and Stelpro partner up to develop connected smart devices
October 31, 2019Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC— Hydro-Québec’s new subsidiary, Hilo, and Stelpro have announced a joint venture to develop connected devices for smart homes that will contribute to efficient energy use. The joint venture will develop innovative energy management products and will provide them to…
ASHRAE releases expanded version of Standard 90.1
October 25, 2019ATLANTA, Ga.— ASHRAE has released an expanded, revised version of Standard 90.1. ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019, Energy Efficiency Standard for Buildings Except Low-rise Residential Buildings. The new version contains over 100 changes from the 2016 version, including energy-saving measures. “The goal…
Liberals re-elected with minority government, promising interest-free loans for home improvements
October 22, 2019After a close election, the Liberal Party has been re-elected with a minority government of 156 seats, just 14 seats shy of the needed 170 seats for a majority government. Trudeau, whose platform included promises such as access to interest-free…
ASHRAE announces incorporation of IEQ-GA
October 15, 2019Atlanta, Ga. — ASHRAE announced the incorporation of the Indoor Environmental Quality Global Alliance (IEQ-GA) as a legal entity. The announcement of IEQ-GA’s incorporation took place at a ceremony during the 40th AIVC conference, Oct. 15 in Ghent, Belgium. The…
State-of-the-art Maison de Radio-Canada building
September 3, 2019Johnson Controls is working with Broccolini Construction and Broccolini Investments, through its subsidiary, La Société en Commandite La Nouvelle Maison, to create a new, high-tech Maison de Radio-Canada building in Montreal that will house the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)/Radio-Canada. Through…
Humber secures zero carbon design certification for building retrofit
July 22, 2019Renovations to the five-storey Building NX included a building envelope retrofit and energy-efficient upgrades to the heating and cooling systems
Efficiency Canada campaign aims to put spotlight on ‘invisible’ energy efficiency sector
June 17, 2019Efficiency Canada has launched a campaign showcasing the growth of the country’s energy efficiency sector. More than 436,000 people across six sectors are employed in the industry, accounting for 51,000 businesses generating $82.6 billion in operating revenues, according to the…
Feds award $2.6 billion contract to upgrade heating, cooling plants in Ottawa
June 10, 2019A consortium has been selected to modernize the aging district energy system used to heat and cool more than 80 structures in the city
Feds commit $1.45 billion through carbon tax proceeds for businesses making energy-efficient upgrades
May 31, 2019Proceeds from the fuel charge imposed on Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan will unlock rebates and incentives. Still, for some, the incentive falls short
NRCan funding to aid in ISO Energy Management Systems Standard implementation
May 30, 2019Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is providing financial assistance to help industrial, commercial and institutional facilities implement the ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems Standard. The funding covers up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of…
Canadian municipalities receive $9.7M in funding for green projects
May 24, 2019The federal government and Federation of Canadian Municipalities have committed $9.7 million to fund green projects in communities across the country. Infrastructure minister François-Philippe Champagne made the announcement May 16 alongside Vicki-May Hamm, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.…
Montreal to phase out oil heating over next decade, earmarks $4M to replace systems in municipal buildings by 2021
May 17, 2019The city’s plan to phase out the century-old energy source is part of a long-term project to hit ambitious zero-carbon goals
British Columbia bolsters rebates for energy-efficient home, business renovations
May 16, 2019The expansion of incentives includes an added $1,000 for those making the switch to high-efficiency electric heat pumps
2019 ENERGY STAR Canada Participant Award winners named
May 15, 2019The winners of the 2019 ENERGY STAR Canada Participant Awards were announced today. The ENERGY STAR Canada Participant Awards — now in its 16th year — recognize organizations that have demonstrated excellence in promoting the most energy-efficient products and new…
Symposium addresses the transition to a low carbon economy
May 2, 2019Industry partners met on April 23 to address the issue at the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute symposium
Efficiency Manitoba officially in operation
April 24, 2019Manitoba’s newly minted Crown Corporation has officially launched. Efficiency Manitoba, focused on energy efficiency and conservation, replaces Manitoba Hydro’s Power Smart brand, which had a 30-year run in the province. The province appointed Colleen Kuruluk, previously the manager of Power…
‘Innovation mindset’: Adoption of latest technologies key to contractor growth at MCAC Conference
April 17, 2019As the construction industry grapples with complex projects and tight timelines, a massive worker shortage and some of the lowest productivity gains over the last few decades, the largely entrenched ways of doing business are undergoing a fundamental shift. At…
Premier pledges $40M for low-carbon programs in NL
March 18, 2019Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball has committed $40 million for “low carbon economy programs” in the province. As part of the funding, the provincial government is funneling $10.25 million into the Climate Change Challenge Program, which will offer grants…
Honeywell strikes $3.1M contract to upgrade Northern Ontario hospitals
March 15, 2019MICs Group of Health Services, a Northern Ontario hospital owner-operator has signed a 10-year, $3.1 million contract with Honeywell to upgrade its facilities. A range of energy and infrastructure upgrades will be implemented across MICs three sites: Bingham Memorial Hospital…
HRAI to tackle low-carbon economy challenges at symposium
March 1, 2019The challenges and opportunities presented by Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy is the focus of an upcoming Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI) symposium. Designed for HVAC/R industry stakeholders, the symposium will include a series of presentations and…
Feds award $53.6M contract to upgrade mechanical systems at coast guard college
February 27, 2019The Canadian Coast Guard College is about to undergo a major facelift. Ottawa awarded a $53.6 million contract to Sydney, NS-based Joneljim Concrete Construction (1994) Limited to replace the school’s mechanical and sprinkler systems. The work includes the installation of…
Students test the limits of sustainable construction with a tiny net-zero energy and water house
February 26, 2019 by Jillian MorganThe Northern Nomad claims a mere 220 square feet of Carleton University campus in Ottawa, ON. An emblem of sustainable construction, this tiny house is big on efficiency. Built by a group of students to withstand the northern climate, the…
Low-carbon building skills cap costing Ontario billions: report
February 5, 2019The skills to build green are in high demand. In a newly-released report, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) unveiled a proposed plan to “close the low-carbon building skills gap” in Ontario–where the council estimates the gap represents $24.3 billion…
ENERGY STAR 2019 applications due by March 1, 2019
January 30, 2019Submissions are now open for the 2019 ENERGY STAR Canada Awards. The awards recognize ENERGY STAR participants throughout the country that have “demonstrated excellence” in the promotion of energy-efficient products. The awards also recognize new homes. Eligible organizations must have…