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Biomass boilers have a bright future
Download a free Biomass Best Practices checklist to get started with biomass in your organization Caroline Reid is the Energy Manager for the Interior Health Authority in British Columbia and a Senior Energy Engineer for Rede Energy Solutions An age-old...
Best practices for communicating about climate change
Energy managers may not be trained communicators, but they are vital links between decision makers and solutions. Sharing stories and successes of effective energy management in your school encourages innovation in your district and beyond.
Improvements to BC Hydro web app for BESI customers
Updates to the BC Hydro web application for BESI customers aims to make it easier for energy managers to apply for incentives. The Strategic Energy Management Hub is BC Hydro’s latest approach to manage energy efficiency projects, from proposal to completion.
Schools are nurturing environments for conservation
School facilities managers can use students’ excitement alongside equipment upgrades and staff engagement to ensure energy management programs are successful.
BC Hydro to stop conservation rates and switch to flat rates
Six years after introducing conservation rates for medium and large businesses, BC Hydro is switching to a flat rate model for electricity consumption. On April 1, 2017, all Medium General Service (MGS) and Large General Service (LGS) customers will charged for energy consumption with a flat rate for energy used and another flat rate for demand usage.
Biomass collaboration achieves 95% carbon neutrality
A new 400kW pellet boiler was installed at an elementary school in SD27 in BC, creating heat for the school and two neighbouring facilities. The fuel switching project resulted in energy savings and the new biomass boiler is 95% carbon neutral.
From the students: Inspire through innovative school facilities
School facilities are more than a place of learning – the buildings themselves can be inspiration to students. Alongside curriculum and student engagement, school facilities play a significant role in creating future leaders in sustainability. A report by Alberta students outlines the value of energy efficient school facilities on their education and future.
Ideas to improve comfort in school facilities
Lessons for school energy managers to improve comfort for students and staff using energy data analysis. Reduce energy costs while making indoor air quality better. Monitor and optimize laboratory ventilation systems, including fume hoods and the room’s negative pressure.
Bring energy management into the classroom
It is not the job of school facilities and maintenance staff to work directly with students, but student engagement can be a benefit for facilities projects. Tips to bring energy management out of the boiler room and into the classroom.
1 kW = $1,000: Putting a price on energy efficiency
Running a 1 kW device all the times requires around $1,000 of electricity over the course of a year. The potential for energy savings becomes visible when you know how much you are using and where it is being used.
Save energy. Save money.
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