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Library and Archives Canada’s new preservation centre to be first “net-zero…
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and the Plenary Properties Gatineau (PPG) consortium, which is responsible for constructing a second preservation centre in Gatineau, Quebec, have revealed the design of the building that will be located…
Humber College’s NX Building Receives Zero Carbon Building – Design Certification by the CaGBC
Humber College’s retrofitted NX building has been awarded the Zero Carbon Building - Design Certification by the Canada Green Building Council. The NX building is Humber’s most energy efficient building that uses 70 per cent less energy,…
Built Green Canada Challenge Municipalities Across Canada with Sixth Annual Sustainable Building…
Built Green Canada is challenging municipalities across the country to encourage green building — and highlight builders leading the way — with its sixth annual sustainable building challenge.
“We want to put the spotlight on those …
Smart Energy Project Connects New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Communities
Alaina Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, on behalf of Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, have announced a $10.8-million investment in a smart grid project. The initiative will see New…
WorldGBC will focus on building lifecycle for the 2019 World Green Building Week
The World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) 10th annual World Green Building Week will focus on end-to-end carbon emissions created across the building and construction industry.From September 23 to September 29, World Green Building…
Facebook is building a massive solar project in Texas
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Facebook is building a massive solar farm in West Texas that's believed to be one of the largest solar projects in the nation and the social media giant's first direct investment in renewable energy.Boston-based…
Government of Canada Invests in Construction of Modern Tall Wood Building in Toronto
Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Spadina–Fort York, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, announced on May 30th, a $4.1-million investment to build a 10-storey tall wood building in…
the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program funds four projects enhancing climate change…
François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Vicki‑May Hamm, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a near $2.8 million investment for four projects, funded by the…
London High School to be Canada’s First Carbon Neutral School
The London District Catholic School Board, in conjunction with Natural Resources Canada, Ameresco and other partners announced a project on Wednesday that will transform John Paul II Catholic Secondary School into Canada’s first carbon…
First Ever Passive House High-Rise Retrofit in Canada Announced in Hamilton
Seniors in Hamilton will soon have new affordable housing options thanks to the Ken Soble Tower transformation that will make this high-rise the first retrofit Passive House tower in Canada.On Wednesday in Hamilton, Adam Vaughan,…