New Case Study on Heat Recovery Initiative now up BOMA BC energy and environment information hub
BOMA BC

The project was commissioned in December 2014 and has exceeded savings expectations for natural gas with a load reduction of roughly 5,000 GJ. As a result, Vancity head office has slashed its natural gas consumption by 95%, with an overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 75%.

5 Important Reasons You Should (Finally) Embrace LEDs
ENERGY MANAGER TODAY

According to a recent US Department of Energy report, the number of LED installations has quadrupled from 215 million units in 2014 to 874 million units in 2016. Despite this staggering growth in the adaptation of LED lighting, LED market penetration is still at only 12.6%. The DOE’s goal scenario is 90% market penetration by 2035.

Province invests in community-owned clean energy projects
BC GOV NEWS

The Province is supporting local governments and First Nations investments in projects that will lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lead to more affordable and sustainable community infrastructure.

Cold snap increases electricity use across B.C.
BC HYDRO

Freezing temperatures resulted in a 10 per cent increase in overall provincial electricity demand on February 18 and 19 compared to the same days last week. Demand for electricity is expected to remain high this week as the cold snap continues, and BC Hydro is preparing for near-record breaking peak loads.

Want to lower your bills? Start with your heating
BC HYDRO

As our winter heating needs increase, our home energy bills go up. Space heating uses the largest amount of energy in your home, and can account for 50% or more of our electricity bills. So if you think your winter bill is high, start with a look at how to reduce the amount of heat you use.

Two Economies, One Province: Railtown Cafe and FortisBC light it up
BC BUSINESS

When Dan Olson launched Railtown Cafe with fellow chef Tyler Day in 2012, the premises they took over ran on electricity. As their Vancouver restaurant and catering business grew to four locations, the pair switched to natural gas from FortisBC—not just for stovetops but for convection ovens, water heating and any equipment that doesn’t need electric power. “Right now I’m buying everything I can natural gas,” Olson says.

BC Lions, FortisBC team to teach energy conservation
MY PRINCE GEORGE NOW

Members of the BC Lions are heading to elementary schools throughout Prince George to teach kids about energy conservation. Matt Bucknor and Jas Dhillon will visit six schools in total, putting on activities for kids while also teaching them ways to save energy.

Why energy efficiency speeds renewables adoption
GREENBIZ

Enter the search term "100 percent renewable energy" into Google, and you will find fierce debate. Is the possibility of 100 percent renewable energy a myth? Or is the world already close to achieving this goal?

What's fuelling the potential bitcoin mining boom in Canada
CBC NEWS

A strong winter wind whips across the frigid Alberta prairie just north of Drumheller. Hardy entrepreneurs have long searched for the oil and gas buried under these hills and fields, but these days, this harsh landscape is attracting a different kind of treasure hunter.

Energy and Emissions Plan under development
CAPILANO COURIER

The District of North Vancouver (DNV) is creating a Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) in an effort to define energy use and reduce overall emission rates. Last spring, BC Hydro and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) provided funding to support the creation of the plan, for which Municipal Hall hosted a forum on Feb. 15 to generate ideas and gather feedback from the community.

BOMA Strategic Energy Management Assistance

Through the BOMA Energy Management Program (EMP), partially funded by BC Hydro, BOMA is pleased to provide direct assistance to members with strategic energy management planning. BOMA BC members will have access to a qualified energy management professional who will work one-on-one with your organization to develop a strategic energy management plan. These plans are essential for organizations who are addressing the sustainability of their building portfolio and want a structured and effective way to reduce operating costs, improve building performance and reduce the environmental impact of the building.

BOMA e-Energy Training

• “The course is an excellent source for helping to summarize project costs and benefits as part of a capital budget, as well as ‘selling’ the benefits of energy savings projects."
• "The course went into much more detail than I expected, which I was happy with as I was looking for a better understanding of the technical basics.”
• “The spreadsheets and links are very beneficial for future use.”