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Harper budget eliminates national ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program, devastates energy savings industry
Published Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:02:03 EST Read More
Media Release (Vancouver, BC, March 29, 2012) In Budget 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper failed to renew the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program. This will result in reduced levels of energy conservation, and immediate job losses in every Canadian community. âJust because Canada is blessed with energy, doesnât mean we should waste it,â stated Jeff Murdock, vice-...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association welcomes FIT Review decision expected this week
Published Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:52:14 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Interview Opportunity - Kristopher Stevens Executive Director of Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is neither surprised nor concerned that electricity prices from renewable sources under the Feed-in tariff (FIT) are expected to drop by at least 25%. The Government of Ontario has demonstrated ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario government needs to "Climate-Proof" Ontario
Published Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:25:30 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, March 7, 2012 - In his report Ready for Change? An assessment of Ontarioâs climate change adaptation strategy released today at Queen's Park, Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, said the Ontario government is off to an encouraging start in preparing the province for the impacts of climate change. This is good news, says Mille...... Click here to read this release
REMARKS - Special Report - Ready for Change? An assessment of Ontario's climate change adaptation strategy
Published Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:15:01 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Special Report - âReady for Change? An assessment of Ontario's climate change adaptation strategyâ Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Check Against Delivery The Ontario government needs to climate proof the province. We are now experiencing the climate alteration...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie le rapport spécial sur l'adaptation au changement climatique
Published Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:43:20 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie un rapport spécial qui passe en revue le rapport Faire face au changement climatique : Stratégie dâadaptation et plan dâaction de lâOntario 2011-2014. Le rapport Faire face est un plan que le gouvernement de lâOntario a publié. Il décrit les mesures que le gouvernement a prises pour pr...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Special Report on climate change adaptation
Published Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:36:53 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario is releasing a Special Report to review Climate Ready: Ontario's Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, 2011 - 2014. Climate Ready is a plan released by the Ontario government. It outlines measures that the government is taking to prepare the province for warmer temperatures, and more severe weather events, due to clima...... Click here to read this release
Keeping An Eye On Queen’s Park
Published Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:24:15 EST Read More
OntarioMonitor.ca makes monitoring Ontario Legislature easy and affordable Media Release (February 14, 2012 - Toronto, ON) Today was the official launch of OntarioMonitor.ca, an online service that makes the Ontario Legislature more transparent and accessible. OntarioMonitor.ca allows users to easily monitor material from Ques...... Click here to read this release
Op Ed - Where is the conserve in Harper’s Conservatives?
Published Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:57:02 EST Read More
Op Ed Prime Minister Harperâs 1960s piano tunes may be timeless, but his single-minded approach to developing new energy supply is long out of fashion. Attitudes have changed, and Canadian leaders need to keep up. Before proposing new megaprojects to produce more energy, decision makers shoul...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Energy Board decision creates regulatory uncertainty and will make it difficult to keep the lights on in Toronto
Published Thu, 5 Jan 2012 17:05:48 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, January 5, 2012) Released earlier today, the Ontario Energy Board's (OEB) decision rejected Toronto Hydro's application to use a "Cost of Service" formula to set rates. This is a source of great concern for a group of private sector companies and unions known as Keep The Lights On (KTLO). KTLO members work with utility companies to improve the capac...... Click here to read this release
12 energy-related predictions for 2012 in Canada - Stephen Koch, Executive Director, NAIMA Canada
Published Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:28:36 EST Read More
Does Canada need more energy supply or more insulation? Clearly, this is a gross simplification but it is estimated that almost a third of Canada's current energy consumption is used for heating and cooling buildings and homes. This number could be cut in half with proper conservation initiatives. This is the context for my 2012 Canadian energy conservation predictions - within an insulat...... Click here to read this release
DISCOURS - Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie, 2010
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:30:23 EST Read More
DISCOURS Gord Miller, commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie, 2010 - Gérer un système énergétique complexe - Résultats Studio des médias de Queenâs Park, édifice de lâAssemblée législative Le mercredi 7 décembre 2011 à 10 h Priorité au discours anglais prononcé Au printemps ...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l’environnement dit qu'il faut redoubler d’efforts en économie d’énergie
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:24:52 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse\ Toronto, le 7 décembre 2011 - Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario dit que les réalisations du gouvernement en matière dâéconomie dâénergie sont considérables, mais incomplètes. Au moment où M. Gord Miller publie son deuxième volume du Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie, 2010, Gérer un ...... Click here to read this release
Remarks - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:06:11 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Report - "Managing a Complex Energy System -â Results" Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Check Against Delivery Last spring I released the first volume of my annual energy conservation report to the Legislature entitled M...... Click here to read this release
The Environmental Commissioner says more work is needed on energy conservation
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:01:06 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, December 7, 2011 - The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario says the governmentâs energy conservation achievements are substantial, but incomplete. In releasing volume two of his 2010 Energy Conservation Progress Report, Managing a Complex Energy System - Results, Gord Miller says "the government achieved two-thirds of an electricity conserv...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Solar Inc Donates Solar PV Panels to Remote Villages in Amazonia
Published Fri, 2 Dec 2011 13:47:41 EST Read More
(Kitchener, Ontario, Dec 2, 2011) Dozens of impoverished villages in Brazilâs Amazonia region that do not have access to power will soon receive free, 21st century solar electricity thanks to an ocean container filled with 560 solar PV panels donated by Canadian Solar Solutions Incorporated (CSSI). Recently manufactured at CSSIâs new plant in Guelph, Ontario, they will be mounted on ...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie le Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie (volume 2)
Published Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:13:44 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera le deuxième volume du Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie, 2010, soit Gérer un système énergétique complexe - Résultats. Le rapport résume les progrès que la province fait pour atteindre les cibles dâéconomie dâélectricité et il passe en revue le rendem...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Volume Two of 2010 energy conservation report
Published Fri, 2 Dec 2011 12:08:39 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release Volume Two of his 2010 energy conservation report, Managing a Complex Energy System - Results. The report summarizes the province's progress in meeting electricity conservation targets and reviews the performance of provincial programs to conserve energy. The conference will be available via webcast. T...... Click here to read this release
Ontario's green energy future to be focus of third annual Community Power Conference
Published Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:45:59 EST Read More
How will the Feed-in-Tariff review shape Green Energy 2.0 in Ontario? Media Advisory WHAT: Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) to host its third annual Community Power Conference. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: ⢠Community and Commercial developers ⢠Lenders and investors ⢠Community Leaders and Delegates...... Click here to read this release
Kitchener-based community group awarded $70,000 solar panel system for winning green energy video contest
Published Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:36:24 EST Read More
Media Release Other winners from Little Current and Toronto (September 28, 2011) On behalf of the Mennonite Central Committee of Ontario (MCC Ontario), Kitchener resident and film-maker Ken Ogasawara was awarded the grand prize of a 10kW solar PV system, after winning the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association's (...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Field Day at Queen’s Park to feature former Toronto mayor David Miller
Published Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:37:49 EST Read More
Media Advisory This Saturday, September 24th, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (www.ontario-sea.org) will be hosting a Green Energy Field Day event at Queen's Park. The event is part of OSEA's province-wide, doors-open Green Energy Field Day, where green energy projects will be showcased in cities across the province. It is on...... Click here to read this release
First Green Energy Field Day to be held across Ontario this Saturday
Published Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:34:08 EST Read More
Media Advisory What:Ontario's first province-wide "doors open" Green Energy Field Day, hosted by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association ( www.ontario-sea.org), will be this Saturday, September 24th, 2011. Businesses, farms, schools, companies and organizations across Ontario will be showcasing their green energy project. ...... Click here to read this release
Federal Conservatives and Ontario Green Party recognize the importance of energy efficiency
Published Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:59:49 EST Read More
Media Release (Ottawa, September 16, 2011) NAIMA Canada applauds the Government of Canada's announcement to invest $78 million over the next two years to increase the energy efficiency of homes across the country. The ecoENERGY initiatives, announced by Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver, support job creation while helping Canadians save money by reducing the amount of en...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Workshop Series coming to communities across Ontario this fall
Published Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:24:19 EST Read More
Community power workshops scheduled in Halton, Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Kitchener, London, Niagara, Midland, Perth, Peterborough, Renfrew County, Sault Ste.Marie, Sudbury, Sarnia-Lambton and Toronto Media Advisory - Attention: News & Community and Events Editors This fall, The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is par...... Click here to read this release
Willis Energy Services builds on Conservation and Demand Management expertise by entering into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Toronto
Published Wed, 7 Sep 2011 09:18:16 EST Read More
Media Release (TORONTO, ON - September 7, 2011) Willis Energy Services has experience and expertise in the design, development and delivery of conservation and demand management programs and technical capabilities to identify, investigate, and implement energy saving projects. With offices in British Columbia and Ontario, Willis conducts business coast-to-coast in Canada, seve...... Click here to read this release
US Moves to Aggressively Promote the Electronics Recycling Market while Ontario's Future Remains Uncertain
Published Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:56:58 EST Read More
For Immediate Release July 25, 2011 At an event last week in Austin, Texas the Obama administration released a National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship to deal with responsible electronic product design, purchasing, management and recycling in the burgeoning electron...... Click here to read this release
REMARKS - Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report (Volume 1)
Published Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:19:44 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report (Volume 1) Legislative Media Studio, Queen's Park 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Check Against Delivery Good Morning. Today I have tabled with the Speaker the first volume of my annual energy conservation report for 2010 aptly named "Managing a Complex ...... Click here to read this release
WattsNEXT? sustainable energy contest open to all Ontarians
Published Thu, 9 Jun 2011 09:11:40 EST Read More
Media Release WattsNEXT? sustainable energy contest open to all Ontarians New website and contest tells what's watt in Ontario and gives a chance to win a $70,000 solar system! June 9, 2011 -- The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is turning up the green energy wattage with the announcement of a video contest, real time online map showcasing gr...... Click here to read this release
More Work Needed if Ontario to Meet Climate Change Responsibilities
Published Tue, 31 May 2011 10:05:29 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, 31 May, 2011 - The Ontario government will not, with its current programs, meet its targets for reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs). This is one conclusion from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario's 2011 Greenhouse Gas Progress Report, released today. "Recently released federal government data indicate that Ontario's GHG emissions in 2009 were at the l...... Click here to read this release
Los Angeles Based Sustainability Conference Launches in Toronto
Published Thu, 19 May 2011 11:51:42 EST Read More
Attn: Business, Environment and Clean tech reporters Media Advisory VerdeXchange, a Los Angeles based international sustainability conference, has chosen Toronto as the first point of expansion in its quest of building an international network of green market leaders. VXCanada will bring leaders from all sectors of the economy together to address the challenges and opportunit...... Click here to read this release
Future Innovations Marketing Announces Partnership with Environmental Communication Options
Published Mon, 9 May 2011 13:16:54 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE Alliance forged to service Green conscious businesses (Toronto, May 9, 2011) Future Innovations Marketing, Canada's first membership-based environmental and health & wellness marketing firm, announces its new partnership with Environmental Communication Options (ECO). Successful executives know that their businesses must become more environmentally susta...... Click here to read this release
50 years of environmental law in Canada
Published Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:08:45 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or ...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver reminds Ontario households the countdown is on for the EcoEnergy Program
Published Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:36:58 EST Read More
Media Advisory GreenSaver reminds 2,000 Ontario households they are still eligible to get EcoEnergy program benefits before the March 31 deadline. The EcoEnergy home energy retrofit program comes to an end on March 31, 2011. Photo Opportunity: GreenSaver can supply on-site opportunity to video how energy audits are done, by GreenSaver staff that hav...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Children, toxins, energy, and renovations
Published Wed, 9 Mar 2011 10:05:25 EST Read More
To the Editor:
This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more informati......
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Environmental Communication Options - March 2011 Newsletter
Published Tue, 8 Mar 2011 14:16:01 EST Read More
MARCH 2011 NEWSLETTER It has been a busy past few months at Environmental Communications Options (ECO), with files from Newfoundland to British Columbia landing on our desks. In addition to our retainer client files, we have ...... Click here to read this release
Most technologically advanced electronic (WEEE) recycling facility in the world to open in Mississauga, Ontario
Published Sun, 6 Feb 2011 14:59:34 EST Read More
Media Advisory â Photo Op and Tours Attn: Business, News, Environment, Lifestyle and Consumer Editors and Reporters Ontario Minister of Environment to "flip the switch" Reporters are invited to bring their Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for proper recycling What: Provincial and municipal dignitaries and Sims Recycling Solutions executives...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations announced in Davos
Published Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:55:04 EST Read More
Media Release List of Global 'Good Guys' beating benchmark by substantial margin DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, (embargoed until 2.01 a.m. EST) January 29, 2011 Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism, announced its seventh annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable large corporations in the world. From its inception on February 1 2005, the Global 100 ...... Click here to read this release
Media Project Briefing – January 25, 2011 Little River Acres (LRA) community-based energy management action planning
Published Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:30:36 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Media briefing prior to a public two-way information session with LRA community to gather information and inform on the progress towards creating a plan for lowering home heating costs of the community. GreenSaver will convene a Briefing for members of the media immediately before the scheduled public meeting. The session will include a project ov...... Click here to read this release
Energy Services Association of Canada - promoting fiscally and environmentally responsible initiatives for Canadian organizations
Published Wed, 1 Dec 2010 11:07:19 EST Read More
Media Release List of case studies by city attached TORONTO, Ontario, December 1, 2010 â The Energy Services Association of Canada (ESAC) today announced their newly formed advocacy organization which has been created to actively promote government policies and regulatory support for greater use of guaranteed performance based solutions to upgrade Canadaâs aging infr...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management Workshop
Published Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:53:49 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate Owners & Tenants, Business, Environment and Energy Editors The Building Owners and Managers Association Toronto (BOMA Toronto)âs Conservation and Demand Management Program (CDM) is an energy conservation incentive program for building owners and tenants in the 416 area. BOMA CDM is hosting a South Asian business community focused work...... Click here to read this release
2010 Community Power Award winners announced
Published Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:58:17 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2010 Community Power Award winners announced! (Toronto, ON November 15, 2010) The OSEA 2010 Community Power Awards were presented tonight during the Community Power Awards Banquet & Ceremony. The award winners are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Community Power movement in Ontario and globally. The award presentation fol...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l’environnement publie son rapport annuel de 2009-2010
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:21:59 EST Read More
Pour diffusion immédiate
Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â « Le gouvernement ne respecte pas ses promesses environnementales », dit M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario. « Ce gouvernement sâenorgueillit, et avec raison, des progrès quâil a accomplis en adoptant une loi pour protéger lâenvironnement », précise M. Miller, « mais les geste......
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Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases 2009/2010 Annual Report - Refining Conservation
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:02:14 EST Read More
For Immediate Release
Environmental Commissioner releases 2009/2010 Annual Report
Toronto, September 22 2010 â The government is failing to follow through on all of its environmental promises, says Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller. âThis government rightly prides itself on the progress it has made in passing legislation to protect the environment,â says Mille......
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Avante Smartbox™ technology installed in Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) lottery Dream Home
Published Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:30:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory The lucky winner of the Childrenâs Hospital of Eastern Ontarioâs lottery home will use the Smartboxx⢠to remotely control home energy costs. (Toronto, September 21st, 2010) Ontario based Avante Security Inc. (TSXV: ASY) (www.avantesecurity.com), creators of the Smartboxx⢠are happy to announce that they h...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010 Annual Report - Redefining Conservation
Published Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:27:52 EST Read More
Media Advisory Media conference and webcast on September 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (September 16, 2010, Toronto) The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will release his 2009/2010 Annual Report at September 22nd, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Copies of the report, Redefining Conservation, will be available an hour earlier at ...... Click here to read this release
Brampton apartment building earns $66,400 for conservation upgrades
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:24:53 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Brampton apartment building earns $66,400 for conservation upgrades - highest single rebate to date in province-wide multi-residential program Brampton based Vertica Resident Services and GWL Realty Advisors will be presented with a cheque for $66,400 in rebates for reducing their electr...... Click here to read this release
Energy Conservation - The Opportunities in a Large and Unfinished Agenda
Published Mon, 3 May 2010 10:49:17 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Energy Conservation - The Opportunities in a Large and Unfinished Agenda Queens's Park, May 3, 2010 - Ontario needs a comprehensive energy conservation strategy developed with public participation, to guide energy conservation activity and measure progress. This is one of the conclusions in ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to report on province's energy conservation performance
Published Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:07:51 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Local, Environmental, Energy and Political Reporters and Editors Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to report on province's energy conservation performance Environmental Commissioner releases Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report Volume One - an analysis of progress on energy conservation activities in the province. WHEN: Monday, May...... Click here to read this release
Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto celebrates conservation success on Earth Day
Published Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:30:34 EST Read More
Greening business and commercial space in Toronto - a Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Earth Day Backgrounder (Toronto, April 21, 2010) BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program's incentive initiative has substantial incentive dollars in 'green' capital available to commercial building owners, operators and tenants for electricity conservation retrofi...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants your stories about energy conservation successes and failures
Published Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:12:40 EST Read More
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants your stories about energy conservation successes and failures New website invites feedback on barriers and incentives (Toronto, April 7, 2010) Gord Miller, Ontario's Environment Commissioner wants to learn more about the barriers and incentives you've experienced when conserving energy in Ontario. He's created a new website at www.o...... Click here to read this release
Green Communities Canada urges federal vision, leadership
Published Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:15:53 EST Read More
Green Communities Canada urges federal vision, leadership Don't pull the plug on home energy progress 1 April 2010 - Cancelling Canada's ecoENERGY home retrofit program is a serious mistake, says Green Communities Canada, a national leader in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. "Existing participants can still get retrofit incentives for the time being. But wit...... Click here to read this release
Government suspends Eco-Energy Rebate Program
Published Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:26:53 EST Read More
Government suspends Eco-Energy Rebate Program (Ottawa, March 31, 2010) The federal government has suspended the Eco-Energy Retrofit Homes Program. After identifying that the program would be available to March 2011, Ottawa announced today that it would no longer accept applications to book pre-retrofit evaluations as midnight on March 31, 2010. This means that anyone who has not a...... Click here to read this release
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxSmithKline sees the LED light
Published Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:18:17 EST Read More
A bright - and energy efficient - idea Canadian manufacturer provides LED lighting to pharmaceutical giant (Toronto, March 23, 2010) A Welland-based manufacturer of energy efficient lights has filled a tall order. CRS Electronics has refitted the Mississauga office of GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (GSK), one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical, vaccine and healthcare...... Click here to read this release
CRS Electronics Continues to Increase Global Sales
Published Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:49:23 EST Read More
CRS Electronics Continues to Increase Global Sales March 5, 2010 Welland, ON - CRS Electronics Inc. ("CRS"), (TSX-V:LED), an inventor, developer and manufacturer of LED lighting, is pleased to report that sales, including contract work, school bus lighting, and LED MR16 lamps for the first two months of 2010, increased 60% over the first two months of 2009 to more than $425,000. Unit sal...... Click here to read this release
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop
Published Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:51:06 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors Energy conservation is good business Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host a workshop in Scarborough outlining the det...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone
Published Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:41:54 EST Read More
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone Canadaâs oldest Environmental Relations firm celebrates a decade in business (Toronto/Sudbury ON, February 23 2010) For ten years, Don Huff has done what he loves running: Environmental Communication Options (ECOâs), Canadaâs pioneering Environmental Relations firm. The firm has been successful thanks to...... Click here to read this release
TDSB Taking Action to Go Green
Published Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:16:28 EST Read More
Attn: ASSIGNMENT EDITORS/EDUCATION EDITORS TDSB Taking Action to Go Green Toronto, ON, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 â The TDSB is taking action on an ambitious and comprehensive environmental strategy that will build a sustainable future not just for our schools, but for our city. Go Green: Climate Change Action Plan, approved by Trustees at the February Board meeting, is a ...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Sustainable 100 to open Toronto Stock Exchange Friday, February 11, 2010
Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:10:45 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Photo/News/Business/National/Energy/Assignment Editors Corporate Knights Sustainable 100 to open Toronto Stock Exchange Friday, February 11, 2010 Nine Canadian companies make list of world's 100 most sustainable large cap companies TORONTO, February, 11, 2010 - Tomorrow morning, executives of the nine Canadian companies on Corporate Knigh...... Click here to read this release
IFMA, Toronto Chapter, and the BOMA Toronto CDM Program Cooperate on Conservation
Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:16:17 EST Read More
IFMA, Toronto Chapter, and the BOMA Toronto CDM Program Cooperate on Conservation (February 11, 2010) The BOMA Toronto Conservation & Demand Management (CDM) Program and the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Toronto Chapter, are pleased to announce their cooperation in bringing energy conservation information, education and cash incentives to the membership of IFMA....... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program launches online incentive application and ‘case study’ system
Published Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:33:02 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program launches online incentive application and âcase studyâ system (Toronto, Feb 4, 2010) The BOMA CDM Program incentive application process and its overall website experience have been significantly enhanced. All BOMA CDM Program applications for electricity conservation incentives can now be done completely online at ...... Click here to read this release
Albertans understand the value of home energy efficiency and are supportive of a better building code in order to get it
Published Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:11:17 EST Read More
Media Release Albertans understand the value of home energy efficiency and are supportive of a better building code in order to get it (Calgary, Feb. 2, 2010) A poll of Alberta consumers, commissioned by the Pembina Institute, NAIMA Canada and the Consumers Council of Canada, illustrates the very strong interest Albertans have in home energy efficiency and their support for an...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Poll shows Albertans support more energy efficient homes and an updated provincial building code
Published Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:15:02 EST Read More
Attn: News, real estate and housing editors Interview Opportunity Poll shows Albertans support more energy efficient homes and an updated provincial building code Jesse Row, Director, Sustainable Communities Group at the Pembina Institute is available in Calgary for interviews. Mr. Row can speak to the following points: ⢠The benefits of energy efficient homes ⢠Po...... Click here to read this release
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver
Published Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:25:34 EST Read More
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver (Thursday, January 28, 2010) Haitiâs humanitarian crisis had dominated media coverage for the past two weeks. The scale of the devastation is overwhelming, even from half a world away. Canadians have been very generous, donating as much money, time and resources as they can, and GreenSaver is eager to do its part. For the month of F...... Click here to read this release
UPDATE: GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:12:15 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit (Monday, January 25, Toronto ON) âItâs never too late to save energyâ, Greg Labbe, Director of GreenSaverâs Responsible Renovations division, declared. âOur Responsible Renovation division will be waiving the GST on labour and materials for energy efficient retrofits booked or completed by February 28...... Click here to read this release
Canadian LED lights installed at Rocky Mountain landmark
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:42:28 EST Read More
Media Release Canadian LED lights installed at Rocky Mountain landmark (January 25, 2010, Banff, Alberta) The Banff Park Museum, a Canadian landmark, is now more prominent as it basks in the glow of newly installed energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) exterior lights. Completed just before the Olympic Torch Relay passed through Banff, the 73 exterior lights enhance ...... Click here to read this release
A failure to renew federal support for renewable energy will send jobs and investment to the U.S.
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:27:18 EST Read More
A failure to renew federal support for renewable energy will send jobs and investment to the U.S. Despite a global economic recession, renewable energy development in Canada continued to charge ahead in 2009. A record 950 MW of wind energy was installed - representing more than $2 billion in investment and thousands of jobs - and Canada's installed wind energy capacity has now i...... Click here to read this release
CRS Electronics Receives Interest Free Loan From Government of Canada
Published Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:03:08 EST Read More
CRS Electronics Receives Interest Free Loan From Government of Canada (January 18 2010, Welland ON) - CRS Electronics Inc. ("CRS"), (TSX-V:LED), an inventor, developer and manufacturer of LED lighting, is pleased to report that the Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP) has granted an interest free loan to the Company to a maximum amount of $825,595. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Mi...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto CDM Program Incentives Doubled
Published Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:27:37 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto CDM Program Incentives Doubled (Toronto, Dec. 2, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program has doubled incentives for all non-lighting projects. This was announced by BOMA CDM Program Director Wayne Proulx at the Property Management Exposition & Conference. Effective immediately, the new incenti...... Click here to read this release
Energy efficient holidays are happy holidays
Published Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:37:10 EST Read More
Energy efficient holidays are happy holidays The holidays are just around the corner, and everyday routines will be abandoned for fun with family and friends. That doesn't mean you have to stop saving energy and money, though. Here are some tips from GreenSaver to make your festive season happy and environmentally friendly: ⢠Use energy efficient holiday lights. Light-emit...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto’s Conservation and Demand Management Program approves its 300th applicant – First Canadian Place
Published Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:50:32 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Torontoâs Conservation and Demand Management Program approves its 300th applicant â First Canadian Place (Toronto, November 26, 2009) Brookfield Properties, owner of First Canadian Place, continues to be motivated to reduce its electricity consumption and carbon footprint at First Canadian Place. With the latest lighting retrofit in its Food Court, Fir...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario
Published Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:17:03 EST Read More
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario (Tuesday, November 17, 2009) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) wraps up a very successful 1st Annual Community Power Conference with the creation of a new 'International Community Power working group' with OSEA and the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). Dr. Josef Pesch from Freiburg, Germany, said, 'this wi...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunities - Community Power experts to speak at OSEA conference
Published Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:46:19 EST Read More
Interview Opportunities - Community Power experts to speak at OSEA conference The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is hosting its first annual Community Power Conference November 15-16. Community Power and renewable energy experts from around the world will be speaking about current issues and trends in the sector, how itâs growing and how it can be developed. T...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards at General Meeting Luncheon
Published Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:18:59 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Real Estate, Community, News Reporters and Editors BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards at General Meeting Luncheon (Toronto, September 29, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto (BOMA Toronto) hosted its General Meeting Luncheon today. Following immediately after the Greening Greater Toronto Allia...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards
Published Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:48:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Real Estate, Community, News Reporters and Editors BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards The Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto (BOMA Toronto) will host its General Meeting Luncheon after the Greater Green Toronto Association's Summit. The luncheon will include an awards presentation for participants in ...... Click here to read this release
Peter Love forms Love Energy Consultants Inc
Published Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:15:20 EST Read More
Peter Love forms Love Energy Consultants Inc. Peter Love, Ontarioâs first Chief Energy Conservation Officer, recently formed a consultancy firm to foster culture change as part of his commitment to advancing sustainability. He will be available to journalists and authorities to speak on a number of topics regarding energy efficiency and sustainability, including: ⢠Potential, ta...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay to host Conserve the Light Gathering
Published Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:46:02 EST Read More
Media Advisory Thunder Bay to host Conserve the Light Gathering Province-wide First Nations and Métis energy efficiency conference and Elders gathering (Thunder Bay) A First Nations and Métis Energy Efficiency Conference will take place as a result of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Measures for Aboriginal Communities (EEMAC) program. The conference will tak...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto’s CDM Program Helps Fight the 3 H’s of Summer
Published Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:29:23 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Torontoâs CDM Program Helps Fight the 3 Hâs of Summer (Toronto, August 19, 2009) After a month of below-the-norm temperatures, the August heat wave seems to be settling in. During this hot, hazy and humid period, many of us are turning up our home air conditioning systems. Commercial properties are no different. Peak electricity has always be...... Click here to read this release
Niagara Region gets greener with launch of PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan
Published Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:12:30 EST Read More
Media Release Niagara Region gets greener with launch of PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan (Welland, August 19th, 2009) Continuing its 25 year environmental mission to make homes across Ontario more energy efficient, GreenSaver has partnered with PenFinancial Credit Union to offer the new PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan, the first ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto's CDM program hits $10 million milestone
Published Wed, 5 Aug 2009 15:25:33 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto's CDM program hits $10 million milestone (Toronto, August 5, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto's Conservation Demand Management (CDM) Program has hit a significant milestone in its delivery of electricity conservation incentives - $10,000,000 in committed conservation incentives for over 100 buildings in Toronto. ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto's CDM Program has been extended
Published Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:45:13 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto's CDM Program has been extended (Toronto, July 21, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program has been extended to December 31, 2010. The extension allows interested commercial building owners, tenants and channel partners, in the '416' telephone exchange area, to apply f...... Click here to read this release
Toronto residents send Hot Spots to OneToronto
Published Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:45:33 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO RESIDENTS SEND HOTSPOTS TO ONETORONTO.CA Toronto, July 21 - Volunteers with OneToronto.ca were out again various neighbourhoods to clean up dozens of so called "hot spots" around the city. George Smitherman, MPP for Toronto Centre, joined residents in clean ups at Carlton Street east of Church Street, Yonge Street north of Bloor Street, and the Quee...... Click here to read this release
News Article: Play it cool and save big this summer with some simple tips to reduce your energy use
Published Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:17:17 EST Read More
Play it cool and save big this summer with some simple tips to reduce your energy use With many Ontarians looking forward to another hot summer at the cottage relaxing by the lake, GreenSaver wants to remind homeowners that summer time doesn't mean you should take a holiday from energy conservation. Before departing, there are a number of things you can do to make your home 'energy secur...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto CDM Program announces two new energy conservation programs for commercial properties in the '416' area code
Published Tue, 9 Jun 2009 17:17:21 EST Read More
Media Release Two new programs to help reduce energy consumption for commercial building owners and tenants The BOMA Toronto CDM Program announces two new energy conservation programs for commercial properties in the '416' area code (Toronto, June 10, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association of (BOMA) Toronto, on behalf of the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), ...... Click here to read this release
Deputy Premier to speak at Energy and Environment Forum
Published Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:45:51 EST Read More
Media Advisory Deputy Premier to speak at Energy and Environment Forum Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to address what the Green Energy Act means to building owners and managers Deputy Premier, and Minster of Energy and Infrastructure, George Smitherman will discuss the recently tabled Green Energy Act tomorrow morning. Minister Smitherman is scheduled to spe...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Canada powers down for Earth Hour
Published Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:56:04 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Community/Energy/Environment/News Reporters and Editors BOMA Canada powers down for Earth Hour (Saturday, March 28, 2009) BOMA members all over Canada will participate in the second annual Earth Hour by turning off their lights between 8:30 and 9:30 pm this evening. "BOMA is proud that so many of our members are participating in this great event," said Diana O...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Dims Lights for Earth Hour
Published Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:20:42 EST Read More
BOMA Dims Lights for Earth Hour (March 26, 2009) Saturday, March 28th, marks the third annual Earth Hour. For 60 minutes, buildings all over Canada will dim their lights to show support for the need to conserve energy. This year the Building Owners and Managers Association is a proud local sponsor of Earth Hour in Ontario through the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada. It is anticipate...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Canada compares skylines of three Canadian cities - photos from ten years ago and today
Published Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:10:21 EST Read More
Winnipeg, Halifax & Montreal Media Opportunity with Visuals Earth Hour (March 28th) related Lights burning into the night in high-rise office towers annoy many people - but why are the lights on and what efforts to reduce energy use are being made in these structures? BOMA Canada has collected three pairs of photographs of Canadian cities (Halifax, Montreal and Winnipeg...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Fund approves grants for six new community projects
Published Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:46 EST Read More
Communities in Waterloo Region, Peterborough County, Nipissing, Greater Toronto Area and Northwestern Ontario forge ahead with renewable energy project development Communities in Waterloo Region, Peterborough County, Nipissing, Greater Toronto Area and Northwestern Ontario forge ahead with renewable energy project development (Toronto, Ontario) The Community Power Fund announ...... Click here to read this release
ONTARIO UNVEILS NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST FEED-IN TARIFF
Published Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:41:20 EST Read More
ONTARIO UNVEILS NORTH AMERICAâS FIRST FEED-IN TARIFF Price Guarantees for Large and Small Renewable Energy Projects will Create Jobs (March 12, 2009) Ontario is poised to introduce new electricity pricing to encourage the development of renewable energy from a diverse range of producers including homeowners, community-based groups and larger scale commercial generators. As...... Click here to read this release
OPA, ENERGY MINISTER TO UNVEIL NEXT STEPS FOR FEED-IN TARIFF
Published Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:26:46 EST Read More
Media Advisory For Immediate Release OPA, ENERGY MINISTER TO UNVEIL NEXT STEPS FOR FEED-IN TARIFF George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Colin Andersen, CEO, Ontario Power Authority, will discuss details of the proposed feed-in tariff program for renewable energy projects contemplated under the Green Energy Act. When: ...... Click here to read this release
Turning the spotlight on light emitting diodes at LEDiscovery 2009
Published Mon, 9 Mar 2009 15:45:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Business and Technology Editors Turning the spotlight on light emitting diodes (LED) LEDiscovery 2009 offers networking and educational opportunities For the second year, greenTbiz will be hosting LEDiscovery. This two-day event offers professionals and the public an opportunity to learn about LED (light-emitting diode) lighting and t...... Click here to read this release
Why should you get an energy assessment on your home?
Published Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:55:07 EST Read More
What Exactly is an Energy Audit or Assessment? The value of an Energy Assessment on your largest investment (Toronto, ON, February 25, 2009) - Buying a home is, for many, the largest investment that they will make in their lifetime. Yet, unlike buying a car (mpg ratings) or buying an appliance (Energystar ratings), there is really nothing which would indicate to the homebuyer h...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver applauds Canada's first Green Energy Act
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:34:26 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver applauds Canada's first Green Energy Act (Toronto, ON, February 23, 2009) Today, the province of Ontario tabled legislation that will focus on renewable energy, energy conservation and creating a new, green economy. Premier McGuinty's Green Energy Act manages to address some very important issues. If passed, the legislation will streamline the env...... Click here to read this release
NAIMA hails Green Energy Act as an important step towards a green economy
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:10:45 EST Read More
Media Release Ontario government unveils Canada's first Green Energy Act NAIMA hails legislation as an important step towards a green economy (Toronto, ON, February 23, 2009) Today, the province of Ontario tabled its first Green Energy Act. The legislation is aimed at building renewable energy, encouraging energy conservation and creating green jobs in Ontario. The...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Re-invents the meaning of Energy Efficiency
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:12:52 EST Read More
Ontario Re-invents the meaning of Energy Efficiency (February 23, 2009 â Toronto) âTodayâs introduction of a Green Energy Act is about to launch Ontario into a leadership position in the race to be the most Energy Efficient economy in Canada. Perhaps the world,â said Ken Elsey, President of the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA). When George Smitherman accepted the...... Click here to read this release
Conservation Council of Ontario calls Green Energy Act a step towards the conserver society
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:46:30 EST Read More
Power to the People Green Energy Act a step towards the conserver society (Toronto, Ontario, February 23, 2009) - Ontario's new Green Energy Act will help people across Ontario become more actively involved in the de-centralized production of green power and it will help them save money on their energy bills. "It's power to the people" says Chris Winter, the Executive Direct...... Click here to read this release
CRS Electronics achieves record performance for LED MR16 replacement lamps
Published Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:28:58 EST Read More
CRS Electronics achieves record performance for LED MR16 replacement lamps (Welland, Ontario, February 17, 2009) CRS Electronics, a world leader in Light Emitting Diode (LED) MR16 halogen replacement lamps, has achieved another significant breakthrough in performance. The company has received confirmation from LTL Testing Laboratory Inc., a US Department of Energy CALiPER qualified...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Act discussed at Renfrew County meeting
Published Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:21:23 EST Read More
Media Release Green Energy Act the Solution to Environmental and Economic Crisis is theme of Renfrew County Meeting (Cobden ON., Feb 11, 2009)- Citizens from Renfrew County and surrounding areas attended a meeting at the Whitewater Region Memorial Township Hall last night (February 10) organized by the Ottawa River Institute and the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA)...... Click here to read this release
Sarnia event to discuss Green Energy Act
Published Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:17:08 EST Read More
Media Advisory Sarnia event to discuss legislation that would make renewable energy a provincial priority Frustration is growing in parts of rural Ontario where farmers, municipalities, First Nations, and local owners of green energy projects are unable to fully contribute to the future of Ontarioâs green electricity. A Green Energy Act that would empower all Ontario res...... Click here to read this release
North Bay event to discuss proposed Green Energy Act
Published Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:11:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory North Bay event to discuss legislation that would make renewable energy a provincial priority Frustration is growing in parts of rural Ontario where farmers, municipalities, First Nations, and local owners of green energy projects are unable to fully contribute to the future of Ontario's green electricity. A Green Energy Act that would empower all Ontario re...... Click here to read this release
Ottawa event to discuss Green Energy Act
Published Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:33:53 EST Read More
Media Advisory Ottawa event to discuss legislation would that make renewable energy a provincial priority Frustration is growing in parts of rural Ontario where farmers, municipalities, First Nations, and local owners of green energy projects are unable to fully contribute to the future of Ontarioâs green electricity. A Green Energy Act that would empower all Ontario residents to...... Click here to read this release
Leaders in Green home building honoured at 2008 EnerQuality Awards of Excellence
Published Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:25:12 EST Read More
Commitment to sustainable, energy efficient building celebrated at luncheon ceremony (Toronto, Jan.14, 2009) Building professionals from across Ontario gathered to honour the best in sustainable and energy efficient homebuilding at the EnerQuality Corporation 2008 Awards of Excellence presentations. âWe witnessed tremendous growth and participation in green build...... Click here to read this release
Penetanguishene has THE EDGE to reduce municipal electricity costs
Published Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:03:53 EST Read More
Penetanguishene has THE EDGE to reduce municipal electricity costs (Penetanguishene, January 2009) Penetanguishene has new LED (Light emitting diode) streetlights in the form of 278 THE EDGE Area Luminaires supplied by RuudLED. To date 242 units have been installed giving this community (160 km north-west of Toronto) the distinction of being the Canadian leader in the adoption of energy ...... Click here to read this release
Penetanguishene a Canadian leader in adopting energy efficient technology
Published Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:40:06 EST Read More
Penetanguishene a Canadian leader in adopting energy efficient technology New LED (Light Emitting Diode) streetlights cut electricity costs (Penetanguishene, Ontario, Jan. 12, 2009) The Mayor and Councillors of Penetanguishene (Pen-e-tang-WISH-ene, located NW of Barrie on the shore of Georgian Bay) were presented with a Certificate of Recognition by Ontario's Chief Energy Con...... Click here to read this release
Chief Energy Conservation Officer recognizes Penetanguishene for leadership in municipal electricity conservation
Published Fri, 9 Jan 2009 17:50:33 EST Read More
Media Advisory Chief Energy Conservation Officer recognizes Penetanguishene for leadership in municipal electricity conservation Ontario town undertakes Canada's largest LED streetlight retrofit - reduces electricity consumption by over 60 percent WHEN: Monday, January 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Council Chambers - Penetanguishene Municipal Building, 10 R...... Click here to read this release
EnerQuality celebrates leaders in energy efficient and green building at 2008 Awards of Excellence
Published Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:21:02 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Energy/Environment/Construction/News Reporters and Editors EnerQuality celebrates leaders in energy efficient and green building at 2008 Awards of Excellence EnerQuality Corporation will honour Ontario's best and most innovative home builders and construction professionals at the 2008 EnerQuality Awards of Excellence. Nominees are leaders in sustainable c...... Click here to read this release
EcoEnergy audits to be offered throughout Ontario by GreenSaver and Ontario Association of Home Inspectors
Published Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:44:24 EST Read More
Media Release Greensaver and OAHI - our new province-wide green team (Toronto, December 11th, 2008) GreenSaver and the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) have joined forces to offer EcoENERGY home audits across Ontario. Beginning in January 2009, OAHI members will be trained and integrated into the GreenSaver service areas. This will provide a one stop approach to...... Click here to read this release
Chief Energy Conservation Officer recognizes greenest restaurant
Published Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:45:40 EST Read More
Media Advisory: Ontarioâs Chief Energy Conservation Officer, Peter Love, will present Fall River Restaurant with a Certificate of Recognition for Energy Conservation. The restaurant was named the greenest restaurant in Canada by the Ottawa Citizen after owners Paul and Michele Zammit renovated the restaurant. The restaurant now incorporates a range of energy saving features such as capturing kit...... Click here to read this release
Simon Fraser University shows off eco-friendly, energy efficient RuudLED lighting system
Published Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:59:14 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: News/Community/Energy/Environment Reporters and Assignment Editors RuudLED lights up Simon Fraser University Campus shows off eco-friendly, energy efficient lighting system (Vancouver, BC) - Simon Fraser University (SFU) staff will meet with representatives from RUUD Lighting tonight for a tour of the university's energy efficient light installatio...... Click here to read this release
CECO Annual Report - Health Care, Academic Institutions and Leading Businesses Should Appoint Conservation Champions
Published Wed, 5 Nov 2008 11:01:34 EST Read More
CECO Annual Report: Health Care, Academic Institutions and Leading Businesses Should Appoint Conservation Champions Toronto, ON, November 5, 2008 - Ontarioâs Chief Energy Conservation Officer (CECO) Peter Love released his fourth annual report today, formally recommending the appointment of energy conservation officers for all health care and academic institutions, as well as leading b...... Click here to read this release
London Health Sciences Centre Energy Conservation Officer Referenced in CECO Annual Report
Published Wed, 5 Nov 2008 10:40:56 EST Read More
CECO Annual Report: Health Care, Academic Institutions and Leading Businesses Should Appoint Conservation Champions London Health Sciences Centre Energy Conservation Officer Referenced in Report Toronto, ON, November 5, 2008 - Ontarioâs Chief Energy Conservation Officer (CECO) Peter Love released his fourth annual report today, formally recommending the appointment of energy ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer Releases Annual Report November 5th
Published Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:24:26 EST Read More
MEDIA & STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY Ontarioâs Chief Energy Conservation Officer Releases Annual Report Nov. 5th: Webcast Presentation and Q&A Begins at 2:30 p.m. Ontarioâs Chief Energy Conservation Officer Peter Love will release his fourth annual report on Wednesday, November 5th. Media and stakeholders interested in his recommendations and findings are invited to participate in...... Click here to read this release
Go green with BOMA Canada’s new certification
Published Thu, 2 Oct 2008 10:25:17 EST Read More
BOMAâs BESt Go green with BOMA Canadaâs new certification (Vancouver, October 2, 2008) BOMA Canada has unveiled its newly integrated green building certification program, BOMA BESt. At a presentation during BOMEX 2008, twelve buildings from across Canada were recognized for their commitment to operating in an ecologically responsible manner. The past top scoring Go Gree...... Click here to read this release
Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada to unveil improved certification program at annual conference
Published Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:18:58 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Business, Environment and Real Estate Reporters and Editors Going green at Bomex Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada to unveil improved certification program at annual conference BOMEX 2008, hosted by BOMA Canada, takes place September 30 to October 2 in Vancouver, BC. Details of an improved green building certification program wi...... Click here to read this release
Minto Communities celebrate LEED™ for homes certification and ENERGY STAR for New Homes
Published Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:49:00 EST Read More
News Advisory Attention: News, Energy, Realty, Homes and Style, Assignment Editors Minto Communities celebrate LEED⢠for homes certification and ENERGY STAR for New Homes Harvest Hills will combine energy efficient, quality designed homes with the privacy of nature (Toronto, Ontario, September 22, 2008) Minto Communities Inc. will host an official grand opening cel...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Act Alliance endorses Minister Smitherman’s directive to prioritize conservation and renewable energy
Published Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:33:23 EST Read More
Green Energy Act Alliance endorses Minister Smithermanâs directive to prioritize conservation and renewable energy (Toronto, Ontario, September 19, 2008) Yesterday, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure directed the Ontario Power Authority to review and amend its Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP). The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) and other members of the Green E...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Canada will unveil improved certification program at BOMEX
Published Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:33:31 EST Read More
Going Green with BOMA BOMA Canada will unveil improved certification program at BOMEX BOMEX 2008, (September 30 to October 2 in Vancouver, BC) will see the unveiling of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada's new environmental performance standards and certification program. An evolution of BOMA Canada's Go Green and Go Green Plus, this initiative wil...... Click here to read this release
CRS Electronics applauds City of Welland for choosing LED lighting
Published Thu, 4 Sep 2008 11:05:38 EST Read More
Welland, Ontario based LED manufacturer proud to contribute to program that will save city $250,000 in energy costs per year (Welland, Ontario, September 3, 2008) Last night, Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer, local politicians and industry representatives celebrated in the Welland City Hall council chambers an outstanding commitment to energy conservation as the City of Wella...... Click here to read this release
Get an eco-education at the Green Building Festival
Published Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:18:28 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Energy Efficiency/Green Building/Lifestyle/City Reporters and Editors Get an eco-education at the Green Building Festival Festival returns with must-attend workshops Canada's largest annual green building event is gearing up for another year with an expanded seminar program. Festival organizers are very excited to introduce two innovative worksho...... Click here to read this release
Grade Grid for Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance's Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:35:31 EST Read More
Click 'Download Original Release' to view a table of the complete results from the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance's Energy Efficiency Report Card. See the media release, and summaries of results, posted to this site for more details. ...... Click here to read this release
Summary of Energy Efficiency Report Card results for New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta and Prince Edward Island
Published Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:08:46 EST Read More
Click 'Download Original Release' for the second half of a summary of the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance's Energy Efficiency Report Card. This section includes: New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta and Prince Edward Island. The first half of the summary is also available on this website. See press release, posted to this site, for further details. ...... Click here to read this release
Le gouvernement fédéral publie le « classement de progression » sur l'efficacité énergétique de l'Alliance de l'Efficacité Énergétique du Canada
Published Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:22:48 EST Read More
Le gouvernement fédéral publie le « classement de progression » sur l'efficacité énergétique de l'Alliance de l'Efficacité Ãnergétique du Canada L'Ontario et la Colombie-Britannique réalisent les plus grands progrès en matière d'amélioration de l'efficacité énergétique globale (Ottawa, Ontario, le 12 août 2008) L'Alliance de l'Efficacité Ãnergétique du Cana...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:14:37 EST Read More
Federal Government drops on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Energy Efficiency 'Report Card' Ontario and British Columbia make the most progress in improving overall energy efficiency (Ottawa, Ontario, August 12, 2008) Today, the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their National Energy Efficiency Report Card and analysis of the federal, provincial and territ...... Click here to read this release
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) will announce new green initiative and awards at Annual Meeting in Vancouver
Published Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:44:33 EST Read More
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) will announce new green initiative and awards at Annual Meeting in Vancouver Media Advisory Attention: News, Assignment, Home, Reporters and Editors - Event Page and Calendar Editors BOMEX® 2008, BOMA Canada\'s Annual National Conference and Exposition at Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, September 30 â October 2, 2...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance to release energy efficiency ‘Report Card’ for Provincial, Territorial and Federal Governments
Published Wed, 6 Aug 2008 16:03:22 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Energy and Environment Editors and Commentators Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance to release energy efficiency âReport Cardâ for Provincial, Territorial and Federal Governments (Ottawa, 2008) Ken Elsey, President and CEO of the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) will release and analyze the letter grades for the energy efficiency p...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Power Authority to honour Hamilton Health Sciences for leadership and commitment to energy conservation
Published Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:44:57 EST Read More
Ontario Power Authority to honour Hamilton Health Sciences for leadership and commitment to energy conservation (Hamilton, Ontario) On August 7, 2008, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) will honour Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) for its $48 million Energy Retrofit project. This project is recognized as one of the largest undertaken by a Canadian hospital and will translate into $48 millio...... Click here to read this release
The Green Building Festival returns with innovative, market-ready solutions
Published Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:11:19 EST Read More
Itâs Easy Being Green The Green Building Festival returns with innovative, market-ready solutions Canadaâs largest annual green building event is gearing up for another year. The Green Building Festival is happening September 9 â 10 2008 at the Toronto Convention Centre on Dixon Road. The show features high-quality, in-depth programming for building professionals w...... Click here to read this release
Help Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Big Blackout
Published Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:46:58 EST Read More
Power Down for Conservation! Help Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Big Blackout Can you hand out 20 posters to local stores, restaurants and offices? The Conservation Council of Ontario needs volunteers across Ontario to enlist the support of stores, restaurants and offices for a âPower Downâ day to promote conservation and celebrate the August 14th anniversary of th...... Click here to read this release
GreenTbiz and GTA business owners provide online video tips for going green
Published Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:37:22 EST Read More
Media Release â For Immediate Release Attention: News / City / Business/ Energy / Technology Reporters and Editors GTA business owners provide online video tips for going green greenTbiz program a practical way to become eco-friendly, save money (Toronto ON â April 1, 2008) Everyone is trying to reduce their ecological footprint these days, and there are many ways...... Click here to read this release
Light- emitting diodes (LED) and Adaptive Lighting Controls - the next generation of lighting technology showcased at LEDisovery event in Toronto
Published Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:51:09 EST Read More
Media Release: News, Energy and Technology Editors Light- emitting diodes (LED) and Adaptive Lighting Controls - the next generation of lighting technology showcased at LEDisovery event in Toronto ...... Click here to read this release
CRS LEDs will help restaurant and hospitality industry save on electricity costs
Published Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:53:30 EST Read More
The LED lighting advantage for the restaurant, food services, hospitality and accommodation sector
(Toronto, Canada, March 2, 2008) â Today, Welland Ontario based CRS Electronics launched two new LED (light emitting diode) general lighting products into the Canadian marketplace. The first is the CRS MR16 LED luminaire manufactured by CRS Electronics, the second an LED downlight (often ......
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Canada's most sustainable cities revealed
Published Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:56:46 EST Read More
Canada's most sustainable cities revealed Saint John, New Brunswick ranks highest in water use while Iqaluit, Nunavut scores lowest on car use (Toronto, Canada, February 11, 2008) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine unveiled the second-annual Corporate Knights Sustainable Cities Ranking list. The comprehensive ranking identifies Canadian cities whose practices leave the smallest...... Click here to read this release
Toronto condominium becomes first residential building in North America to adopt LED lighting as primary lighting source
Published Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:59:37 EST Read More
*High Resolution photos available Media Release: Attention News/City/Energy/Electricity Reporters and Assignment Editors Toronto condominium becomes first residential building in North America to adopt LED lighting as primary lighting source Ontario manufactured LED installation part of over $2 million in energy efficiency and interior renovations to the landmark Palace Pier...... Click here to read this release