Energy Management
Alberta retracts promised retrofit incentives
Despite information posted on the Energy Efficiency Alberta website for more than a month, commercial customers do not qualify for the new incentives announced in May 2018.
Peak demand report cards imminent in Ontario
It's the the end of a rookie season for many larger commercial electricity customers participating in Ontario's Industrial Conservation Initiative.
Ontario candidates overstate conservation costs
The upfront costs of Ontario's electricity conservation programs are lower than some candidates for provincial office are alleging.
GTA-based condo building demos cogeneration
One GTA-based condo building won’t face the dilemma of when to switch over its HVAC system from heating to cooling this spring thanks to cogeneration.
Plans for first net positive energy office building
An office building in Markham, Ontario's technology hub plans to be the first net positive energy office building in Canada.
Finding more savings through energy audits
Energy experts can help condo corporations identify more complex savings opportunities through an energy audit.
Energizing mixed retail space
Increased urbanization and the demand for convenience has made it more common for retailers, restaurants and office spaces to operate under one roof.
Building energy benchmarking pays off
Benchmarking allows property owners to compare the performance of their buildings and identify opportunities to save energy and money.
How technology is leveraging asset management
A panel discussion at the Real Estate Strategy & Leasing Conference in Toronto this year examined how technology is changing asset management.
Long Term Energy Plan reframes CDM incentive
Ontario's newly released provincial Long Term Energy Plan, now updated to replace the 2013 version, rescinds favoured status for combined heat and power systems that rely on fossil fuels.
Don’t be overwhelmed by energy projects
Making the right investment decision is critical for many building owners and managers, who face budget constraints and changing regulations.
BOMA Canada awards industry’s best
The Canadian commercial real estate industry gathered in the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto last night for the BOMA Canada National Awards.
Energy storage enables low-carbon power
Industry insiders speaking at the Energy Storage Canada conference in Toronto celebrated technological advances, but stressed that viable, steady revenue will be needed to propel the technology into the mainstream.
Inside the Zero Carbon Building Standard
The CaGBC is working to spearhead the next evolution of green building with the launch of its Zero Carbon Building Standard.
Advanced sub-metering digs deep
Facility operators and management are beginning to recognize the opportunity to combine sub-metering with software that analyzes energy data in real time.
Colliers International moves into brand new HQ
Colliers International just moved more than 220 employees into its sprawling new headquarters in downtown Toronto.
Better manage utilities in multi-res buildings
With mixed-use communities on the rise, sub-metering is more relevant than ever. It allocates utility costs to shared areas and units based on consumption.