BOMA BC Unveils the Energy & Environmental Information Hub BOMA BC The Hub is here to help improve your sustainability program. Find information on sustainability initiatives, including case studies, best practice documents and other reports that are pertinent to sustainability in the commercial real estate industry. Topics covered will include energy benchmarking, heat recovery, behavioural change projects and many others. BOMA BC’s Energy and Environmental committee strives to provide useful information about sustainability, and the E&E Information Hub will serve as the primary way to communicate this information. Check back regularly for updates and new information. Visit the E & E Hub by clicking Read More below. Case Studies Wanted!
Do you have an independent case study that would benefit our industry? Are there topics you would like to see included on the Hub? Let us know! |
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Path to zero emissions BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER For many years the City of Vancouver has been striving to be “the greenest city in the world.” Through its Greenest City Action Plan, Vancouver has made a lot of progress towards this goal. As a further step, the city recently released its new Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings. |
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Energy benchmarking: Cornerstone of strategic energy management ISSUU The practice of benchmarking the energy use intensity of a building or portfolio of buildings is relatively simple, but the information collected is critical to develop an effective strategic energy management plan or to certify under a hollistic building sustainability program. |
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Building a culture of sustainability: Lessons learned from one of Canada’s greenest employers UBC As organizations undergo increasing scrutiny for their impact on the environment and the community, sustainability has become a key factor in corporate decision-making and performance measurement. An Accenture-UN Global Compact survey of CEOs found that 97 per cent of CEOs view sustainability as important to the success of their company. |
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Government of Canada to develop a national Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy by 2018 GOVERNMENT OF CANADA Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport and the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced that the Government of Canada is moving forward with provincial and territorial partners, industry and stakeholders, to develop a national strategy to increase the number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVS) on Canadian roads by 2018. |
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A city’s secret weapon in fighting climate change? UBC Compared to devices that pull carbon from the air, zero-emission vehicles and bargain basement solar panels, zoning policy may not be the most Elon Musk-inspired tool in the fight against climate change. |
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The uncertain future of ENERGY STAR HPAC ENGINEERING Most of us in the HVACR industry are familiar with ENERGY STAR. It was introduced in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient computers and monitors. |
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New association to focus on Built-Environment Technology HPAC ENGINEERING A new international organization, the Built Environment Technology Association, has been established to equip the real-estate, construction, design, urban-planning and facility-management industries to better understand and utilize contemporary and developing technologies for the built environment. |
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Canada’s homes and buildings are key to unlocking clean growth PEMBINA INSTITUTE We don't often think about the buildings in which we live, work, learn, eat, shop and play as being major sources of carbon emissions. However, the energy used for heating, air-conditioning, hot water, appliances, equipment and lighting is responsible for 124 million tonnes of carbon emissions per year in Canada or 20 per cent of our country's annual total. |
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Natural Resources Canada and QUEST Collaborate to Enhance Smart Energy Solutions QUEST Today, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) – CanmetENERGY – Ottawa and QUEST - Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the advancement of Smart Energy Solutions across Canada. |
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Take advantage of short switch-off periods to cut electricity use BC HYDRO Coffee breaks, lunch breaks and shift changes all add up. Late last year, we shared 16 tips to cut electricity use during seasonal down time. It struck a chord with readers and quickly became our most-read Current newsletter articles. |
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B.C. companies discover how leak tag kits limit wasted energy BC HYDRO Last spring, we started our leak tag kit program with the goal of helping your industrial business catch and repair costly air, oil or steam leaks. What started as a small, pilot project has since become a full-fledged program with repeat customers.
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Kootenays to go big on support for electric vehicles BC HYDRO In recent years, there's been a smattering of electric vehicle and hybrid-electric cars showing up in the southeast corner of B.C. A Chevy Volt in Kimberley, a couple more in Fernie. Four Nissan Leafs and a couple Volts in Nelson, and a few Teslas in Rossland.
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Survey shows many in B.C. are unaware of yard hazards BC HYDRO As the weather warms up, British Columbians are spending more time outside doing yard work like trimming trees, but a recent survey* commissioned by BC Hydro found that nearly three quarters of British Columbians do not know the safe distance they should maintain between their equipment and the power line, and almost half were unaware that branches touching electrical lines can conduct electricity.
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Gas vs. Electricity: The true cost of home heating in B.C. HUFFINGTON POST What's the real cost of heating your home with natural gas or electricity? In British Columbia, there has been much public discussion lately on the relative affordability of these two energy sources. We ran the numbers for a fairly efficient home in the Lower Mainland, and found that gas heating and electric heating can come with similar costs.
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Energy benchmarking leads to energy-saving tech REMI NETWORK According to a survey conducted in 2016 by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), facility managers in New York City that measure the energy performance of their buildings are investing in energy-saving technologies and operational improvements in order to increase their buildings’ energy efficiency.
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Report urges B.C. to support clean tech METRO NEWS British Columbia’s clean technology companies could use a boost from the province, according to a new report. The Pembina Institute released its “Vision for Clean Grown in B.C.” on Wednesday, which calls on government to invest in the sector.
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BOMA BC Environmental Programs |
BOMA BC is taking an active role in promoting energy efficiency and sustainability with its members by providing cost-effective tools and resources to improve performance in buildings. We offer direct assistance for your energy management needs, utility tracking and reporting software, energy training, total waste management services, and a green building certification program. All members are encouraged to contact BOMA BC to see what programs are right for your organization. |
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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. This complimentary service has very limited space, contact BOMA's Energy & Environmental Manager, Daniel Klemky (Daniel@boma.bc.ca), to find out more. |
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BOMA uTrack BOMA uTrack (powered by PUMA) is a utility tracking and reporting service offered to all members, at preferred pricing, to help reduce energy costs and track greenhouse gas emissions. Sign up now and start saving energy and money! BOMA uTrack clearly identifies utility spending and savings among multiple sites, prioritizes energy projects by identifying least efficient facilities, and sets achievable targets while easily charting and reporting on the results. For more information please contact Daniel Klemky |
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BOMA e-Energy Training The BOMA eEnergy Training course is an interactive online course for professionals to gain a comprehensive understanding of energy management. Participants develop the skills and knowledge to identify energy reduction opportunities in buildings and learn how to develop strategies to encourage stakeholders to save energy. What Course Participants are Saying… “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.” For more information or to register for the course, please go to the BOMA Learning Website. |
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BOMA BEST® 3.0 BOMA BEST® 3.0 is a national green building certification program developed to address an industry need for realistic standards for energy and environmental performance of existing buildings based on accurate, independently verified information. Currently BOMA BEST® 3.0 provides seven modules for certification (office, light industrial, shopping centre, open air retail, multi-unit residential, health care and universal), these certifications focus on ten key areas of environmental management (energy, water, air quality, comfort, health and wellness, purchasing, custodial, waste, site, and stakeholder engagement). |
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BOMA Total Waste Management The Total Waste Management (TWM) Program is a one-stop, cost effective recycling service. The service provides a comprehensive waste audit and custom solutions to meet all BOMA members' recycling needs (paper, cardboard, mixed containers, batteries, electronics, and organics). |