As society strides towards a net zero future, there are many critical factors to consider in successfully achieving that goal, one of which is energy management. The various strategies, benefits, and challenges were discussed in a recent panel webinar hosted by The Climate Challenge Network, with Frank Cammalleri, VP Engineering at Enerlife Consulting as the moderator. BEST PRACTICES FOR ENERGY […]
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 […]
What is a district energy/heating and cooling system? District energy or district heating and cooling systems consist of a network of underground insulated pipes that pump hot or cold water to multiple buildings in a district, neighbourhood or city. These systems may connect to just a few buildings, or to thousands of buildings, facilities, and/or […]
