I started working in this area in graduate school, back in 1979, where I attended ASU for Environmental Planning which  was focused on two key areas: energy efficient building design and solar energy systems.

With funding support from the federal government, Ontario’s grid operator is expanding its efforts to take advantage of the rapid growth of energy storage, hybrid generation/storage facilities and small-scale electricity resources to help meet Ontario’s future electricity needs.

The panel discussion was moderated by Tony Cupido, to show how both of these institutions are successfully reducing energy waste and greenhouse gas emissions through a variety of active decarbonization initiatives. 

A digital twin of an urban region is an electronic model comprising several classes of analytic, simulation and visualisation technologies that use, and indeed generate, numeric, descriptive and 3D data to test-drive policies and design criteria.

In an interview with Paul Frith, President of Paul Frith Consulting, Paul provides a comprehensive overview of his company, which operates across three tiers: business development, strategy, and other services.

More than 40 countries that are home to about half of the world’s population — including the United States, India and South Africa — will be electing their leaders this year.

Livestock farming, especially the production of meat and dairy, is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. By choosing more plant-based meals and reducing consumption of animal products, we can help lower these emissions.

An interview with Marie Cresswell, Thomas Cole Inc. and Ron Dembo, CEO, RiskThinking.AI

ECNG will verify, process and arrange payment for all utility invoices. Our IMS service verifies that bills are accurate and identifies optimization and saving opportunities.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has been at the forefront since the pandemic and continues to be a key issue at all levels within school boards across Ontario. As CVRIS funding expires, alternate funding sources and strategies will need to be considered as the demand for ventilation systems improvements remains high amongst stakeholders as well as ongoing measurement of IAQ in schools.

Interview with Josh Lewis, VP of Engineering at NERVA Energy, and recipient of the prestigious AEE International Energy Innovator of the Year Award.

An interview with Marie Cresswell, President of TCI and Co-founder of Climate Change Leaders and Wayne Clancy, CEO, MindSuite Metrics.

In today’s rapidly changing world, the imperative for sustainability and the pursuit of net-zero emissions have become paramount for companies across the globe.

On the journey to net zero for building owners have many challenges: access to capacity, capability, culture readiness, to transform, or corporate will. Arguably investment capital to fund net zero projects is the elephant in the room. No money, no journey.

An Interview with Stuart Galloway, Executive Vice president / Ontario and Western Canada

The last time there was a major slowdown in the mighty network of ocean currents that shapes the climate around the North Atlantic, it seems to have plunged Europe into a deep cold for over a millennium.

ASHRAE announced the approval for publication of its highly anticipated airborne infection risk mitigation standard for buildings, bringing numerous benefits to occupants and promoting healthier environments.

PDSB, RCDSB and DSBONE share insights on the lessons learned during a comprehensive ‘ventilation rehabilitation program’ that is designed to drive more airflow to under-ventilated classrooms and harvest energy in over-ventilated spaces.

The OMC conference, held from July 11-14, was a highly anticipated event for school board facility officials. The theme of this year’s conference was Facing the Future Together, to navigate new waters to re-emerge stronger and more collaboratively.

The Pandemic has placed a greater emphasis on improved ventilation in schools. Many schools were not equipped with HVAC systems or had poorly ventilated systems. Facility Managers had to quickly search for ways to improve or supply new HVAC systems.