4 Sustainability Trends Among Retailers

February 3rd, 2012, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
I came across this article on Small Business Trends by Kelly Spors. Check out what this article is predicting the 4 major sustainability trends among retailers.

Retailers face major challenges when it comes to sustainability. They source products made all over the world. They use lots of energy to keep stores well lit and [...]

Quebec Adopts Cap-and-Trade System for Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowances

January 10th, 2012, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
Quebec has officially announced that the province will be adopting the Western Climate Initiative’s (WCI) cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission allowances by 2013.
The WCI, a collaboration of independent jurisdictions who are working together to identify, evaluate, and implement emissions trading policies to tackle climate change at a regional level, central component [...]

Best in Class | The True Story of a Little Building that is Transforming the Industry

December 19th, 2011, No Comments

By: Randi Kruse

December is often a time of reflection. Maybe it’s the long, dark nights or the prospect of another year passing. Perhaps our work has become less inspired or the international news has caused us to pause and wonder: is there reason for hope in the world?
I’d like to highlight a project that should [...]

Congratulations to the Greening Greater Toronto “Race to Reduce” Award Winners

December 14th, 2011, No Comments

By: Brian Plumb
I’d like to congratulate the first annual “Race to Reduce” award winners for their commitment to reduce energy use in commercial office buildings of all sizes across the Toronto region. The Race is a unique initiative spearheaded by the Greening Greater Toronto Civic Action Alliance that brings together commercial landlords and tenants in [...]

Flick Off: The True Story of an Engineer Who Discovered His Soft Side and is Reaping The Benefits

November 17th, 2011, 1 Comment

By: Randi Kruse
Energy managers have it tough. They are expected to deliver significant reductions in energy use across multiple locations, often with relatively small operating budgets. Since most municipalities and leading businesses have greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, it’s critical to their public reputation that their energy managers achieve success. But with aging infrastructure and [...]

BC Hydro Power Smart Forum | A Recap From Energy Advantage

October 28th, 2011, 1 Comment

By: Luke Ferdinands
On October 17th-19th, 2011 more than 1500 delegates gathered for the annual BC Hydro Power Smart Forum in Vancouver, British Columbia. With a theme of Climate Change: Mitigation or Adaptation, experts from across Canada and beyond gathered to talk about the changes necessary to reduce energy consumption in their sectors.
Myself, along with other [...]

How to Implement & Manage an Energy Management Program

October 25th, 2011, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
This short e-book describes the key elements in implementing and managing an energy and environmental management program
How to Implement & Manage an Energy Management Program
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Tiffany Richmond is an enthusiastic marketing professional and is responsible for online marketing strategies at Energy Advantage Inc.

Engaging Tenants and Key Employees at the Beginning of the Planning Process

September 21st, 2011, 2 Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
You’re a real estate organization that recognizes that energy and environmental challenges can significantly impact your organization and have proactively engaged in developing a program or undergoing initiatives to reduce your company’s overall impact on the environment.
You’ve developed a policy, under gone energy audits, identified opportunities and have begun implementing measures to help [...]

Energy Advantage Celebrates 15 Years In Business

August 31st, 2011, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
I wanted to post this short article to celebrate Energy Advantage’s anniversary. The company has been providing energy and environmental services to organizations across North America successfully for 15 years.
Here is a short video from Energy Advantage’s CEO, Rob Kirkby, thanking the Company’s customers, employees, shareholders and partners for 15 successful years in [...]

How Best-in-Class Companies Are Ranked In Energy Management

August 19th, 2011, 1 Comment

By: Tiffany Richmond
Recently the Aberdeen Group released a study on energy management business practices that compared laggard, industry average and best-in-class organizations against one another. These results were uncovered through a survey of 254 executives earlier this year.
The survey classified the three levels – laggard, industry average and best-in-class –based upon practice and performance. [...]