NEWS: BC introduces $550,000 LiveSmart Champion Program for small businesses Here’s some good news for B.C. small businesses–the province has introduced a program which it says can help turn their energy-efficient ideas into a reality. CLICK HERE to read more. FEATURE: In and Out of the Cloud By Ken Sinclair: The cloud is a virtual conduit that can aggregate applications and analysis. We have moved from multiple independent web applications serving each building to independent single web applications serving multiple buildings. So should data be in or out of the cloud? Jaga Canada appoints Cyrus Kangarloo as sales engineer Jaga Climate Systems‚ the Canadian division of Jaga International‚ has announced the appointment of Cyrus Kangarloo as Canadian sales engineer. What does his role entail? READ... Application note: Save money with an energy inspection checklist With the economic downturn, many facility managers are facing very tight operation and maintenance budgets. One way to free up financial resources is to tune up existing HVAC equipment. Here are some best maintenance practices and checklists for most main equipment types and energy waste areas. READ...

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