Up to $600K available to support ISO 50001 in your building
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Don’t forget: If your project is selected to receive financial assistance to implement an eligible ISO 50001 project, you must register your facility/facilities in the Energy Star Portfolio Manager benchmarking tool.
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Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?

We had a hiccup with the EM Honours online nomination, which may have blocked submissions for a short period. You have one more day to shine a light on your contribution to energy efficiency, decarbonization, or proactive energy management.


BOMA Enspire updates BPE Initiative guide to simplify improvements

BOMA Canada announced the release of its updated Enspire program guide for the Building Performance Excellence (BPE) Initiative. The association says the updated guide was “shaped by your suggestions and designed to simplify the path to energy efficiency and building performance improvements”.


Up to $600K available to support ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings

Natural Resources Canada’s financial assistance for ISO 50001 in commercial and institutional buildings is accepting project proposals from organizations that seek to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. The department says that energy management systems have the potential to reduce energy consumption by up to 40% in commercial buildings.


 
 
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SOFIAC to support $10M decarbonization initiative at Lactalis facilities in Quebec

Lactalis Canada is partnering with SOFIAC to undertake a $10-million decarbonization initiative at its manufacturing facilities in Victoriaville and Laverlochere, Que. “This partnership enables us to accelerate our progress toward our emissions reduction goals without compromising our operations,” said John Bayliss, Director of Energy & Environment at Lactalis Canada. » Read more
 
 
 
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That’s Rich: Sustainability and locality

Fenestration Canada’s Rich Porayko says the requirements of CleanBC demand significant investment in research & development and production capabilities to meet its high standards, unintentionally pushing the manufacture of fenestration products offshore. “For local glaziers and architects committed to sourcing sustainable materials, this presents a unique challenge.” » Read more

B.C.’s Creative Energy receives funding to support decarbonization via district energy

The Vancouver-based district energy systems provider has received a $50-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to help its clients in British Columbia and Ontario reduce more than 90% of their emissions through options such as switching from natural gas heating to electricity-based district energy systems. » Read more

Call for Papers – ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is reviewing abstracts for the opportunity to present at next year’s conference in Pacific Grove, which aims to attract professionals from around the world. » Read more

 
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Toggled integrates LoRaWAN into its smart building platform to drive efficiencies

With the addition of LoRaWAN sensors, Toggled iQ provides a private, secure network for real-time monitoring and automation across building systems—e.g. HVAC, air quality, water leak detection, security—to enhance operational performance and minimize energy use. » Read more

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Swegon React damper family for precision and energy savings

Swegon says its React damper family—part of the company’s assortment of components for demand-controlled ventilation (DCV)—delivers exactly the right amount of air when and where it’s needed, allowing for significant energy savings. » Read more

 
 
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The 2025 EM Honours Award Program by Energy Manager Canada

LAST CALL! TOMORROW, SEPT. 12. Your project/solution could qualify under more than one category, so check them out below. Remember: anyone can nominate! » Learn more

Energy Manager of the Year

Only Individuals or Teams can be nominated for our flagship award. » Nominate for Energy Manager of the Year

Best New-Build Project

Only New-Build Projects in Canada completed and occupied/operational within the last 2 years can be nominated. » Nominate for Best New-Build Project

Best Retrofit Project

Only Retrofit Projects in Canada completed or substantially completed within the last 2 years can be nominated. » Nominate for Best Retrofit Project

Best Software Solution *New*

The Software solution must be available in the Canadian market. Also a contender for Most Innovative Solution award. » Nominate for Best Software Solution

Best Electrical Solution

The Electrical solution (any voltage) must be available in the Canadian market. Also a contender for Most Innovative Solution award. » Nominate for Best Electrical Solution

Best HVACR/Plumbing Solution

The HVACR/Plumbing solution must be available in the Canadian market. Also a contender for Most Innovative Solution award. » Nominate for Best HVACR/Plumbing Solution

Best Building Envelope Solution

The Building Envelope solution must be available in the Canadian market. Also a contender for Most Innovative Solution award. » MEET our TEAM

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