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NEWS & STORIES 
 
Canmet Energy

Electrical and mechanical systems, building emissions ... and you

The Federal 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan outlines an ambitious goal of reducing carbon emissions across the country by 40% by 2030. This movement will heavily rely on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing specialists. As a facility owner/operator, you should know what these specialized trades are expected to bring to the table.


RETScreen version 9 will contain new EnergyPlus connector

Gregory Leng, creator of RETScreen Clean Energy Management Software platform, has offered a sneak peek at the new EnergyPlus connector they have created for RETScreen’s Feasibility Analysis module.


“Tuning Up” – To increase the uptake of EBCx across Canada

Existing building commissioning (EBCx) is a process that can help existing buildings operate as expected and meet the current facility requirements. A new resource called “Tuning up” focuses on improving or optimizing the performance of existing equipment and systems, and identifying low- or no-cost operational improvements.
 
 
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Flavor Fresh

Flavor Fresh scores over $170K for greenhouse energy efficiency

The 24-acre glass greenhouse received incentives for two projects completed in 2021. The projects equate to a natural gas savings of 10,607,864 cubic metres per year. Flavor has used the savings to invest in energy curtains, zip doors and a planned 25-acre future expansion. » Read more
 
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2020 National Model Codes available now

“Thanks to these updates, it will be easier for Canadians with accessibility considerations to navigate different spaces; large farm buildings are now included in the codes to reflect the evolving agricultural sector; and energy performance levels have been introduced to make buildings more energy-efficient,” said Kevin Griffiths, chair, Canadian Commission on Building & Fire Codes. » Read more

CHBA gets $4.4 million for various NZER approaches

The Ministry of Natural Resources is giving over $4.4 million to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association for a project that will fund “deep energy retrofits” in houses and low-rise multi-unit residential buildings. The aim is to demonstrate various approaches that can be used to achieve net zero-energy-ready (NZER) performance in these units. » Read more

BOMA Canada welcomes Krista Lachelt

“Krista has a well-earned reputation within the commercial real estate industry for building genuine and meaningful relationships built on trust, mutual respect and delivering high-end programs,” says the association. She joins BOMA Canada as director, Sponsorship & Partnership. » Meet Krista
 
EVENTS 
 

Realcomm | IBcon

Dates & Location: June 15-16, Orlando, Fla.
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LightFair

Dates & Location: June 19-23, Las Vegas
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ASHRAE Annual Conference

Dates & Location: June 25-29, Toronto
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BOMEX – BOMA Canada Annual Conference

Dates & Location: September 13-15, Charlottetown
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Light + Building

Dates & Location: October 2-6, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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