The Energy Matters Summit, presented by the Region of Peel and TRCA, joins hundreds of energy professionals from around the world for two days of outstanding presentations, workshops, special seminars and networking events. It is an excellent opportunity to share...
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Financial Post Article: Saving Energy Raises Comfort, Productivity
Aug 1, 2010 | Commercial offices, Publications
Ian Jarvis was interviewed for an article in Financial Post, discussing the importance of organizational effectiveness in achieving energy efficiency and sustainability.
Canada Green Building Council Launches Green Up
Oct 20, 2009 | Commercial offices, Municipalities, Schools
In 2009 the Canada Green Building Council launched GREEN UP Canada’s Building Performance Program for commercial office buildings, K-12 schools and for government and utility company administration buildings to help building owners and managers set goals and work...
REALpac 20 by ’15 Energy Consumption Target
Sep 25, 2009 | Commercial offices, Publications, Research
On September 18, 2009, following extensive research and consultation, the Real Property Association of Canada (REALpac) announced the 20 by ’15 national energy consumption target for office buildings. The goal of REALpac’s 20 by ’15 initiative is to achieve the target of 20 equivalent kilowatt hours of total energy use per square foot of rentable area per year (20 ekWh/ft2/year), in office buildings, by the year 2015.
Closing the Loops: How Real Building Performance Data Drive Continual Improvement
Aug 15, 2009 | Commercial offices, Publications
Closing the loops: How real building performance data drive continual improvement is an article for the Intelligent Buildings International. © 2009 Earthscan, Intelligent Buildings International, Volume 1, Number 4, 2009 , pp. 269-276(8) doi:10.3763/inbi.2009.SI03....
Going Deep Green at ORC
Apr 28, 2009 | Commercial offices
Ontario Realty Corporation has embarked upon a comprehensive program of energy and environmental improvement for Ontario Public Service (OPS) buildings. Key elements of their strategy include: Toronto Accommodation Plan which incorporates high standards of green...
Infrastructure Investment That Keeps on Giving
Jan 2, 2009 | Commercial offices, Publications
Retrofitting public buildings to improve energy efficiency creates jobs, cuts operating costs and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Those benefits are just the beginning.