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Evolv1 wasn’t always energy-independent. Last year, we learned from graduate student Monika Mikhail that all buildings can experience operational inefficiencies—including environmentally friendly models.
- Anthony Capkun, editor-publisher
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Businesses in Canada spent $2.8 billion on in-house energy-related research & development in 2022, up 17.2% from 2021, reports Statistics Canada, marking the second consecutive year with significant spending increases. Topping that list is Energy Efficiency, which saw the strongest growth in in-house R&D spending, up by $107 million from 2021 to $594 million in 2022. (Energy Efficiency is one of the “energy-related technologies” identified by Statistics Canada, which also include fossil fuels, renewables, nuclear, etc.)
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The RBC report “Climate briefing: a smart heating solution for Canada’s fiscally-strained municipalities” finds that scaling district heating systems could lower the building sector’s emissions across the country’s largest cities by 36%, and help municipalities meet their sustainability and emissions-reduction goals.
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Canadians are staying put and focusing on improving their current homes, including renovations that would improve their energy efficiency. Financeit Canada conducted a survey among 1514 online Canadians (Angus Reid Forum members), and found that 94% of homeowners plan to stay in their current home for at least the next year, and a quarter plan to invest in renovations.
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The Evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research & Technology Park in Ontario has become electrically self-sufficient following the installation of a DC-optimized rooftop and carport solar PV system. Evolv1 is a collaboration between building owner The Cora Group, Stantec, Sustainable Waterloo Region, David Johnston Research & Technology Park, and anchor tenant EY.
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Golden Windows Ltd., an Ontario-based manufacturer of windows and doors, is investing over $30 million to boost manufacturing capacity at its Kitchener facility. As part of this investment, Golden is receiving over $4.5 million through the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund stream of the Regional Development Program.
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The Ontario Building Envelope Council’s dinner meeting in January will focus on strategies for assessing existing buildings for their retrofit potential, aligning deferred capital with opportunistic upgrades, and implementing complex decarbonization projects on occupied multi-unit residential buildings.
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The Stellarton Memorial Rink in Nova Scotia is getting a new lease on life—and a new name—with the help of $6 million in funding from Ottawa’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program, and $2 million from the Government of Nova Scotia.
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January 15, Vaughan, Ont. OBEC hosts “Deep retrofits: carbon reduction and resilience strategies for future-ready housing”.
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February 3-6, Boston, Mass. Presented by the International District Energy Association.
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February 8-12, Orlando, Fla. Held concurrently with the AHR Expo.
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February 10-12, Orlando, Fla. Held concurrently with ASHRAE Winter Conference.
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February 10-13, Fredericton. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ conference will share best practices for making communities “more environmentally, socially and economically vibrant”.
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March 4-6, Portland, Or. Presented by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
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