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efficiency

Breaking Barriers to Efficiency Retrofits Through Lighting-as-a-Service

Chandra Ramadurai Apr 18, 2022

LED lighting systems are illuminating the way to cost savings, greenhouse gas reductions and better bottom lines. Despite being recognized as a bright idea, building owners are still using outdated lighting technology as they are faced with…

Construction

New National Model Codes released: Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes

Building Apr 6, 2022

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) released the 2020 National Model Codes, which includes the National Building Code of Canada 2020, the National Fire Code of Canada 2020, the National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020,…

Building

Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers

Md Sazan Rahman, McGill University Mar 24, 2022

Interior green walls can improve air quality and reduce noise levels, improving the health and well-being of those who work there. (Shutterstock) Md Sazan Rahman, McGill UniversityMost people now recognize the energy savings benefits…

Building

Efficiency Capital develops a Social Housing Readiness Initiative program

Building Mar 31, 2021

Efficiency Capital launched a Social Housing Readiness Initiative (SHRI) program, which begins with a series of practical workshops starting April 13, 2021, to leverage a strategic impact investment from Toronto Foundation.The SHRI…

Sustainability

Tackling “energy poverty” the next frontier for Canada’s climate commitments

Building Mar 4, 2021

Low-income Canadians should be insulated from carbon price increases, yet so far they have been left out of federal funding for energy efficiency, says Carleton University-based advocacy organization Efficiency Canada in a letter addressed…

Sustainability

Efficiency Capital launches product to fund sustainable maintenance

Building Oct 9, 2020

Offering a new way to leverage the financial and environmental rewards of recent building upgrades, energy developer and investment solutions provider Efficiency Capital has introduced eFunder, a new option for building owners to fund…