Ontario home to world's largest solar panel installation

Photo courtesy Enbridge

Sarnia, Ont., is now home to the largest operating photovoltaic (PV) facility in the world, generating about 120,000 MWh annually of emission-free power.

The planet's largest operating photovoltaic (PV) facility has been completed in Sarnia, Ont.

Greening existing buildings in Burlington, Ont.

On Thursday, November 18, CSC's Hamilton/Niagara Chapter will present a lunchtime seminar on reducing energy consumption and discussing realistic targets for building owners.

CSC Vancouver Island Chapter forms

A new chapter has literally begun for CSC, with the official introduction of the Vancouver Island Chapter.

LEED Canada updates and changes

Canada's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (EBOM) 2009 program is requiring building energy use be assessed using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) current version of Energy Star Portfolio Manager.

B.C. residents reduce energy consumption during Power Smart month

October was Power Smart month for residents of British Columbia. To launch the annual event, BC Hydro offered a window into people's energy habits by providing temporary 3 x 6-m (9.8 x 19.7-ft) living spaces downtown to showcase how to live and work in energy-efficient ways.

Ryerson alumni awarded for excellence in profession

Ryerson University graduate, Luigi Santaguida, received an Alumni Achievement Award for excelling in his career as president of a demolition and environmental remediation company, and also for making a significant contribution to his profession, community, and country at this year's ceremony.

Construction Canada presents seminars at Construct Canada

Next month, the country's largest building industry show returns to Toronto, with Construction Canada sponsoring a stream of technical seminars for design professionals, owners, and facility managers.