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The average cold warehouse uses 24.9 kWh/sf annually—4x higher than a conventional one. “How do we know whether our facility and our individual pieces of equipment are using the correct amount of power, and using it efficiently?” Wachon asks.
- Anthony Capkun, editor-publisher
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EcoGrid Renewables Inc. reports that Schütz Container Systems facility in Belleville will soon host Ontario’s largest rooftop solar installation. With it, the facility will offset over 45% of its electricity usage and reduce annual emissions by 489.6 tonnes CO2e. Plant manager Theo Pornalis says Schütz places a strong focus on the use of renewable energies “as a core element of our sustainability program”.
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Federal funding of $718,400 is on its way to NSBA to launch a decarbonization education initiative for businesses in Saskatchewan. The initiative aims to promote decarbonization as a tool for business improvement, including enhanced efficiency through digital transformation, better accounting of carbon emissions, and greater sustainability.
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EnerQuality, an organization that certifies energy-efficient housing, has announced the winners of its EQ Awards (2025), recognizing achievements in sustainable homebuilding, as well as leadership in innovation, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility. “We are thrilled to celebrate the visionaries and pioneers who are shaping the future of residential construction,” said managing director Rose Benedetto.
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Ready to lead? Amlamgog First Nation's Community Microgrid Challenge seeks renewable energy solutions. Apply now to support Indigenous-led energy, showcase your tech, build a sustainable future, and strengthen energy self-sufficiency across Indigenous communities in Canada. Foresight’s Innovation Challenges are boosting productivity across Canadian industries and communities.
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The construction of facilities for keeping things refrigerated across Canada continues unabated. From the outside, a cold storage warehouse often looks like a simple, non-descript box. On the inside, it is a sophisticated conglomeration of racking, lighting and, especially, the cooling system. “And that cooling system is not just an energy hog,” says Stan Wachon. “It also demands power consistency.”
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NB Power is partnering with the federal government to co-deliver the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program in New Brunswick. Under the program, low- to median-income households that heat their home with oil can apply through the NB Power website to receive coordinated grants that fully cover the cost of the average oil to heat pump conversion.
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Natural Resources Canada reports that Ministerial Amendment 2 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Between 2024 and 2026, NRCan aims to follow through with Amendment 18 and launch new amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations while utilizing regulatory tools to facilitate harmonization with other jurisdictions.
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With the aim of reducing the risks associated with adopting cleantech solutions, Foresight Canada—a Canadian innovation and adoption accelerator—offers programs and initiatives aimed at deploying cleantech in industry operations worldwide.
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Available in 2000-3000 tons, the York YK-CP centrifugal chiller is optimized for the use of low GWP refrigerant R-1234ze(E) without requiring a larger chiller footprint or sacrificing on efficiency.
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April 24-25, Montreal. Organizers call MCEE “Canada’s biggest mechanical, plumbing, hydronics, HVAC-R, electrical and lighting expo”.
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April 29, Edmonton. The AEE&I Summit is jointly presented by Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance and Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association.
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May 4-8, Las Vegas. North America’s largest architectural and commercial lighting event returns to the Las Vegas Convention Centre.
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May 5-7, Ottawa. Passive House Canada’s annual conference is being hosted at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre (as well as live online).
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May 29-June 1, Ottawa. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities invites you to join more than 1500 elected officials from across Canada at its annual conference, being held at the Rogers Centre Ottawa.
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June 21-25, Phoenix, Az. ASHRAE is a global society committed to “advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and their allied fields”.
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