October 3, 2017 - “Over the last 10 years, the peaksaver PLUS program has provided Ontarians a unique opportunity to contribute to grid reliability,” writes saveONenergy/IESO on its website, yet the CBC reports the $270-million energy conservation program has not only been scrapped, but had only been activated 21 times in that decade.

October 3, 2017 — The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) awarded John Lennartz the Energy Engineer of the Year Award for 2017 at a ceremony on September 27, in conjunction with the 40th World Energy Engineering Congress in Atlanta, Ga.

October 3, 2017 — Manitoba Hydro is offering customers instant rebates on a variety of energy-efficient and safety-related products at participating retailers until October 31.

September 28, 2017 — Energy Efficiency Alberta has announced it will offer instant savings on a number of energy-efficient products at over 600 participating retailers until October 29. The fall campaign is part of the Residential Retail Products Program.

September 26, 2017 — ASHRAE and IBPSA-USA have announced a call for papers for the 2018 ASHRAE Building Performance Analysis Conference and Simbuild.

September 25, 2017 - Launched today, the ThreeForAll.ca campaign urges elected officials across British Columbia to use the BC Energy Step Code to require developers to build more energy-efficient homes.

September 24, 2017 - Sustainable Energy for All announced a new global Cooling for All panel during the UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC. Danfoss has been appointed a member of the new panel, which will work to increase access to affordable and sustainable cooling solutions throughout the world.

September 21, 2017 - Rodan Energy Solutions Inc. reports it has been granted a U.S. patent for its Energent EHMS solution—an “energy hub” that helps users optimize energy usage at sites employing multiple energy components.

September 24, 2017 - CHU de Quebec-Université Laval has received the Wayne McLellan Award, which recognizes institutions that have completed the best capital, energy efficiency or environmental projects.

September 20, 2017 — Icynene, a global spray foam insulation manufacturer, has appointed Mark Sarvary president and CEO. Sarvary will continue to be Icynene chairman of the board, and takes over from Howard Deck, who stepped down from the role of CEO.

September 7, 2017 - When it comes to energy management, the key word is “management”, not “energy”. As such, all the rules of management apply, which means everything starts at the top. This reality determines everything.

September 7, 2017 - Roxul Inc., the North American division of the Rockwool Group, a stone wool manufacturer, announced today that it will begin a full rebrand to Rockwool.

September 7, 2017 - Energy-Manager.ca is pleased to welcome two new members to the team: Jacquie Rankin and Ellen Cools.

August 30, 2017 - Danfoss’ 29th EnVisioneering Symposium, “Building Delivery: The Nexus of Market Transformation”, engaged players from the HVACR and buildings industries, policy, research & education, and energy efficiency advocacy groups in discussions about high-performance buildings, and how they can be delivered at the pace, precision and volume required to transform the marketplace.

August 30, 2017 - Ontario has created a new not-for-profit agency—the Green Ontario Fund—to deliver programs and rebates that help reduce energy costs in homes and businesses.