greenhouse gas
Construction Business
Vancouver hub to help energy building reporting
Energize Vancouver is a new resource hub that will support Vancouver’s large existing building owners to track and improve energy performance and reduce building emissions.
Construction Business
Edmonton Carbon Budget tool wins planning award
Edmonton's Carbon Budget tool was recognized at the 2022 American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division Awards.
Construction Business
Soprema Canada commits to a 71% GHG reduction
Soprema Canada is committing to reduce its GHG emissions by 71 per cent while decreasing their intensity 50 per cent by the year 2030.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New program supports low-carbon innovation in Ontario
GreenON, a new program from the Green Ontario Fund, is supporting industries to reduce GHG pollution from their facilities or manufacturing processes.
Design Quarterly
B.C. steps towards net zero
Net zero has long been used to describe the highest performing buildings – an objective in the building industry to reduce its environmental footprint.
Canadian Property Management
Edmonton leads transition to low carbon future
Reducing GHG emissions in commercial buildings is a critical component of Edmonton’s transition to a low carbon, sustainable energy future.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Ontario funds local projects to reduce GHG pollution
Ontario is investing up to $100 million in local projects that aim to reduce GHG pollution by launching a program for municipalities across the province.
REMI Network
CaGBC to launch Zero Carbon Building Standard
CaGBC unveiled new framework that outlines necessary components for zero carbon buildings, and says it will soon launch a Zero Carbon Building Standard.
Canadian Property Management
Cool Roofs for a Hot Planet
Cool roofs have replaced traditional asphalt roofing, which was the norm for decades thanks to there being little concern for insulation and heat loss.
REMI Network
Cascades unveils new sustainable action plan
Cascades has unveiled its four-year Sustainable Development Plan, set to roll out from 2016 to 2020.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Ontario awaits guidelines for offset credits
Designated greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters in Ontario are combing through the finalized rules for the pending cap-and-trade system, including various formulas for calculating the allotment of free emission allowances.
REMI Network
B.C. invests in multi-res EV charging stations
The B.C. government plans to expand and upgrade public and residential EV charging infrastructure.
REMI Network
B.C. enforces GHG reporting and compliance act
As of January 1, 2016, the new Greenhouse Gas Industrial Reporting and Control Act (GGIRCA) is expected to be enforced in British Columbia.
Design Quarterly
District energy key to reducing GHG emissions
The concept of district energy has gained new interest after being identified as a key measure towards helping cities significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.