Building a sustainable future for Canada - REMI Network
1 day ago · Tuesday, November 12, 2024. By Terry Bergen and Duncan Rowe. Canada has set a bold goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, yet many are questioning whether we’re on track to meet these goals—especially within the engineering sectors. This is especially the case in British Columbia and Ontario, where developers grapple with the dual ...
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Energy savings trail Canada’s 2030 targets. The Canadian government has fallen behind on its objective to facilitate 600 petajoules of annual energy savings as it advances toward a 2030 interim target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Resrvoir filling completed on Site C - REMI Network
13 hours ago · Wednesday, November 13, 2024. BC Hydro announced that reservoir filling for the Site C project has been safely completed after 11 weeks, with the water level at the dam site increasing by about 43 metres. Reservoir filling started in late August, and the dam started generating power at the end of October. While reservoir filling is complete, BC ...
Uptake in smart HVAC systems expected to rise - REMI Network
11 hours ago · Wednesday, November 13, 2024. According to recent findings from ABI Research, smart HVAC adoption will continue to rise globally thanks to its many proven benefits that include significant energy and cost savings. HVAC equipment is estimated to account for between 38 and 70 per cent of a conventional building’s energy consumption, due to its ...
A fresh take on IAQ - REMI Network
2 days ago · A fresh take on IAQ. Commercial building managers are rethinking their approach to healthy indoor environments. Monday, November 11, 2024. By David L. Smith. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is re-emerging as a pressing issue in Canada, driven by environmental factors like wildfires, the resurgence of certain bacteria, and the ongoing risk of cold and ...
New report reveals Canada's trending cities - REMI Network
Nov 5, 2024 · Below is a snapshot of Canada’s top trending cities of Q3, according to the new report: Winnipeg, MB, leads as Canada’s top trending city for renter interest, with the highest possible score of 100 points driven by the high engagement metrics from renters. Winnipeg’s strong, diverse economy attracts apartment hunters from all over Canada ...
New measures announced in Canada’s Housing Plan - REMINET
Monday, April 15, 2024. Canada’s newly announced housing plan includes a variety of measures intended to encourage faster, lower-cost construction, increase housing affordability, and ultimately make it easier for Canadians to rent or buy a home. Calling it “the most comprehensive and ambitious housing plan ever seen in Canada,” Prime ...
The road to more rental housing - REMI Network
Nov 22, 2023 · It’s no surprise that Canada’s insufficient rental housing supply featured prominently in the federal government’s fall economic update, delivered November 21st.
New green buildings strategy mostly a rehash - REMI Network
Monday, July 29, 2024. The Canadian government’s newly released green buildings strategy contains little that is actually new for commercial real estate or public sector facilities. Rather, it’s an after-the-fact summary of programs and policies that have already been announced and funding initiatives that are mostly in progress.
Building more affordable homes faster - REMI Network
Mar 27, 2024 · Key action steps in the 2024 Ontario Budget include investing $1 billion in the new Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program.