The built environment is continually evolving to incorporate methods that promote energy efficiency and sustainability practices. In this case, newer isn’t always better. As more property managers and owners strive towards meeting net zero and sustainability standards, the adaptive reuse of old buildings is proving to set a standard for achieving energy efficient and environmentally […]
Toronto may reach net zero by 2040. As federal mandates look out to the horizon to achieve net zero by 2050, Toronto is poised to reach net zero 10 years earlier. Their Net Zero Strategy focuses on accelerating actions that would reduce community green house gas (GHG) emissions to shift their trajectory from the mandated […]
We wrote about this earlier on, but the federal government has committed to supporting net zero emissions programs to help drive down emissions by 2030 and beyond. The Deep Retrofit Challenge is one such example The program challenges 10-16 multi-residential and commercial buildings to compete against each other to reduce their emissions output by at […]
Energy Savings for business (ESB) Now is the best time to retrofit your property or business. Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is offering to help small to medium-sized businesses in Alberta start reducing emissions and saving on their utilities through the installation of various high-energy efficiency retrofits. The ERA is accomplishing this by offering businesses that […]
UTILITY SUBMETERING FAQS, BENEFITS & BASICS The utility submetering industry has seen massive growth in the commercial buildings space, as property managers and developers alike have seen the cost benefits of submetering. WHAT IS SUBMETERING? Submetering involves installing meters after the primary utility meter to monitor energy use by individual tenants. You can submeter for […]
