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Through its Efficiency in Action Award, FortisBC recognized 10 organizations for their efforts toward reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions. “Energy efficiency remains one of the most effective and affordable ways to reduce GHG emissions, and the efforts of the winning organizations represent some of the best work we’re seeing in this area,” said Joe Mazza, FortisBC.
» Meet the honorees
Proposals are being accepted now for the Green Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing Program’s Track 2 (Industrial Facility Track), reports NRCan’s Office of Energy Efficiency, with a deadline to submit of July 31, 2023. Eligible activities include energy efficiency measures in five distinct areas. The maximum amount of NRCan funding that can be requested under Track 2 is $10 million.
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New research from Lund University in Sweden suggests the climate control used by termites in their mounds could inspire tomorrow’s “climate-smart” buildings. The ventilation system in termite mounds enables air circulation throughout the structure, helping maintain and regulate temperature and humidity. It is believed that future buildings inspired by these mounds could achieve the same effect as traditional climate control, but with greater energy efficiency and without a CO2 footprint.
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Whether or not they carry the title of Energy Manager, those responsible for proactive energy management in their organization are the unsung heroes when it comes to combating rising energy costs and reducing emissions. Nominate a deserving energy and/or emissions management champion for Energy Manager of the Year-Canada.
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The federal government announced a combined spend of over $960,000 for three energy-modelling projects across Canada. Energy models, says NRCan, are an important tool in planning the pathways to net-zero as they use data and software to demonstrate potential outcomes related to changes in the energy system.
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Ottawa is spending more than $3.7 million to upgrade the St. Malo Arena in St. Malo, Man. The funding will enable renovations that include an expansion to increase the facility’s overall size by about 10,000 square feet. Improvements to the mechanical and electrical systems that service the existing arena will help reduce its energy consumption by an estimated 76.7% and GHG emissions by 120 tonnes annually.
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January 20-24, Chicago, Ill. Held concurrently with AHR Expo.
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January 22-24, Chicago, Ill. Held concurrently with ASHRAE Winter Conference.
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