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Five benefits of a dedicated energy manager
A dedicated energy manager focuses on individual facilities to optimize energy consumption through building optimization and engagement with all occupants. While the job description is the same for most energy managers, everyday projects and duties differ between organizations. Here are the five main benefits of a dedicated energy manager for all types of facilities.
School lighting upgrading to LEDs in SD27
LED lights are a bright idea! Changing to energy efficient lighting does more than save energy. Quick facts about school lighting.
Take the energy management quiz
How advanced is your district’s energy management program? There is no single correct approach to energy management. Many factors – including your facilities, administration, climate and energy availability – all contribute to how your district purchases, consumes and...
Facility managers are vital in the future of rural schools
Rural schools face challenges that can put their existence into question, but facility managers can contribute to the ongoing vitality and future of the schools they work in. Declining enrolment and aging facilities has placed pressure on rural school districts, and...
“Solar was the obvious choice”: SD46 installs panels on three facilities
The Sunshine Coast School District is living up to its name. British Columbia School District 46 (Sunshine Coast) is in the process of installing significant amounts of photovoltaic solar on the roofs at three facilities.
Overcoming LEED challenges worth it for BC district
A British Columbia school district took the extra steps to build a LEED Gold Certified building – a process that had its challenges. In the end, the extra steps have been worth the challenge for School District 46 (Sunshine Coast), according to the district’s facilities and transportation manager, Rob Collison.
Solar hot water a shining example of sustainability
The shimmering solar panels on Elphinstone Secondary in Gibsons, BC offer more than just a source of hot water. They are an example of sustainable infrastructure that students can look at everyday.
What is a watt?
Watts are a vital unit of measurement for electricity consumption and conservation, but they can be difficult to explain a magnitude of watts. Here are some quick explanations to explain electricity energy conservation to colleagues, teachers and students.
How to overcome barriers to energy management
Energy management makes sense for the bottom line and for sustainability. However, other priorities within organizations often become more pressing than energy management projects. Behaviour change strategies are a powerful approach to overcome the common...
Intro to carbon neutrality
Carbon neutral means the carbon released is equal to carbon sequestered. In the most basic form: Carbon Released – Carbon Sequestered – Carbon Offsets = 0.
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