Net-zero
REMI Network
Atlantic Canada’s first purpose-built net-zero cultural facility
The theatre was established in 1976 and has produced more than 75 new Canadian works.
Construction Business
Edmonton opens first net-zero energy fire station
The City of Edmonton has opened its 31st fire station and the city’s first net-zero energy building.
REMI Network
Work begins on net-zero ready community in Oshawa
The net-zero ready abodes will emit 85 per cent less emissions once complete and include multi-generational housing.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Retrofitting with heat pumps
Since 2019, retrofitting with heat pumps has been rising in popularity among Canadian REITs and large residential landlords looking to invest in cleantech.
CondoBusiness
Planning Ahead: Roadmap to 2050 Calls For Drastic Reductions in Condos Using Fossil Fuels
Condominium buildings using fossil fuels should prepare for a rude awakening. By 2050, Canada’s legislated goal is to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to
Canadian Property Management
Too Much Gas? You’re Not Ready for the Future
Property owners using fossil fuels should prepare for a rude awakening. By 2050, Canada’s legislated goal is to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to
Canadian Property Management
Retrofit funds opened via banking aggregator
Canada Infrastructure Bank is opening another avenue for small and mid-sized landlords to obtain low-cost financing for decarbonization projects.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Archival preservation facility is a net-zero first
Library and Archives Canada’s new preservation storage facility opened as the first net-zero carbon archival centre in the Americas,
Construction Business
Vancouver’s tallest residential tower launches
Brivia Group has officially launched the Curv tower in Vancouver. It is set to be the world's tallest passive house building.
Construction Business
B.C. building code increases energy efficiency
New construction in B.C. will now be cleaner and more energy efficient with the BC Building Code changes coming into effect.
REMI Network
Low-carbon heating facility to turbocharge Toronto’s decarbonization
The project is expected to accelerate the decarbonization of downtown, equivalent to 20 net-zero office towers.
REMI Network
First net-zero home rises in Markham
The home is designed to reduce energy consumption by 60 per cent and carbon emissions by 36 per cent.
Canadian Property Management
Little for buildings in Alberta carbon strategy
There is little for buildings in Alberta’s newly released plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while supporting ongoing development of fossil fuel resources.
REMI Network
Guelph to build $115-mil South End Community Centre
Construction of the centre will include elements to support Guelph's net-zero energy goals.
REMI Network
Cape Breton U announces $84-mil for net-zero building
A net-zero design will be realized through the installation of a geothermal closed loop system, solar panels, and smart building controls.
REMI Network
Global heat pump sales gain momentum in 2022
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is reporting 11 per cent growth in global heat pump sales last year, with much of that momentum centred in Europe.
Canadian Property Management
Canadian buildings scrutinized in OECD review
As part of a biennial review and benchmarking of Canada’s economic performance, a new OECD report looks at progress toward the interim 2030 target and 2050 goal for net-zero carbon emissions.
