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Leak Detection Saves Vermont Millions

Trouble in Mount Pleasant 2023 started with two very different stories regarding leak detection. In January, the Mount Pleasant school in Washington was forced to close for over four days due to a leak that ... Read more

LoRaWAN: Efficient wireless water metering solutions for distributed networks

Wireless water metering is transforming the way buildings, institutions, or industrial facilities are able to effectively monitor and record water use. However, these meters are an untapped resource for recreational facilities. Wireless water meters are extremely ... Read more

Mobile Home Prices Continue To Rise In Las Vegas

Mobile home prices are rising in Las Vegas with no signs of slowing down.    Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Las Vegas housing market has been rapidly growing. With new buyers flooding the ... Read more

Strategic energy data management in buildings

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 ... Read more

Incorporating Adaptive Reuse for Increased Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings

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 ... Read more

Toronto’s Ambitious Net Zero Strategy

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 ... Read more

District heating and cooling: a breakdown

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 ... Read more

10 Ways the National Budget Supports Net Zero Initiatives

Climate emergencies are flaring up across the globe: With mega droughts in California and record high temperatures in India, it’s more important than ever before to focus on developing a more resilient foundation for the ... Read more

2022 could be the year California runs out of water.

Over 90% of the Western US is currently experiencing different severities of drought. However, California is being hit the hardest as it goes through the areas first megadrought in 1,200 years. The drought has forced ... Read more

How Leak Detection Can Save You Thousands on Your Water Bill

Due to aging infrastructure and the lack of real-time reporting, Toronto residents should be cautious – they can be on the hook for a hefty water bill due to undetected leaks in their buildings. These ... Read more

Indigenous-focused projects in Canada raising the bar in commercial real estate

Canada’s indigenous communities are a growing presence in the country’s commercial and residential real estate development industries. They are often designing spaces that set a higher standard for urban buildings that harmonize with their natural ... Read more

Getting to net-zero emissions in Canada

In order to avert the worst impacts of climate change, the Government of Canada has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, a goal that will require the support and engagement of all Canadians and businesses.

The Perfect Time to Install an EV System

  The BC government’s CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate program is helping new and existing residential developments by providing a rebate of up to 50% to help buy and install EV chargers at work ... Read more

Understanding Consumption is the Key to Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Buildings in the institutional and industrial sector benefit from submetering as they often lack accurate and reliable metering data. Military bases, universities, colleges and factories typically only have main utility meters installed to capture the ... Read more

Now is the Best Time to Retrofit Your Business

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 ... Read more

The Importance of Truth and Reconciliation Day

This Thursday, September 30th, QMC will be observing Truth and Reconciliation Day. Known as Orange Shirt Day in BC, Truth and Reconciliation Day commemorates and honours the survivors and those we lost to the residential ... Read more

TOP FIVE BENEFITS AND BASICS OF UTILITY SUBMETERING

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? ... Read more

QMC is One of B.C’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies

QMC has been placed on Business in Vancouver’s Top 100 fastest growing companies list for the fourth year in a row, this time coming in at #33 on the list. This is our highest placement ... Read more

Heat Wave Generates Questions About the Future

With the heatwave currently enveloping the Pacific Northwest, the burning question remains: Are we prepared for the future? Accurately measuring utility use will become more important than ever. Over the weekend BC Hydro found that ... Read more

QMC Acquires SRB Controls

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia – QMC Submetering Solutions, a leader in submetering hardware and software across North America, is proud to announce it has completed the acquisition of SRB Controls Inc., a mainstay of industrial ... Read more

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