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Tenants and landlords we work with in commercial properties often face the same the question: who absorbs the financial cost and who actually receives the efficiency benefits from energy efficiency upgrades? Anytime there are multiple stakeholders involved in the management and usage of a building, mismatched and often conflicting incentives can create a stifling barrierRead more

Plug In BC, an initiative administered by the Fraser Basin Council, has just announced the launch of a new Charging Solutions and Incentive Program. The program provides building owners, residents, registered businesses and others with financial incentives for the purchase and installation of EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) and even offers expert consultation, education andRead more

Now, more than ever, taking steps to minimize energy use is seen as smart business practice and a demonstration of corporate responsibility. There’s no question that taking measures to improve the energy efficiency of a building is a proven strategy to reduce operating costs and increase cash flow. While many energy efficiency initiatives focus primarilyRead more

Few energy industries are as fast-changing as the lighting industry. With hundreds of manufacturers across the globe each competing to create the most efficient and effective lighting technology, there is never a shortage of brand new lamps and fixtures to learn about. With all the constant change, it doesn’t take long for even a well-informedRead more

Our free energy assessments lead us to a wide variety of buildings and expose us to just as many unique situations and operational challenges. Our customizable energy monitoring solution is beautiful in that the technology is simple, yet it can be used to solve a mixed bag of complex operational problems. Here are three realRead more

If you’ve spent time on our blog, you’ve likely noticed we are constantly reiterating the importance of getting to know and understand your energy bills. One of the items on your BC Hydro bill that can drastically alter your bill is your power factor penalty. Fortunately, this can be easily and quickly reduced. Here’s whatRead more

We hear about this scenario far too often when we do energy assessments and it breaks our hearts: Businesses deprived of thousands of dollars in energy efficiency rebates because their BC Hydro rebate application was declined. Missing out on rebates can lead to over budget, low ROI energy upgrades. In a lot of cases thisRead more

The Situation You know your facility uses older lighting technology and you’ve heard about the cost and environmental benefits of doing a lighting upgrade. It’s on the to do list. So you arrange for some lighting professionals to send you a quote. Easy! Fast forward a week or two and you have received a coupleRead more

The Energy Myth: We often hear building owners and managers say things like “energy efficiency is only relevant for newer buildings”, and “my facility is so inefficient it would cost too much to optimize its energy efficiency, I don’t have the budget.” The older the better for energy retrofits For owners and managers of buildingsRead more

On April 1st BC Hydro rates are scheduled to increase by 4%, an increase 2.6% above the national inflation rate of 1.4%. This increase is one in a series of BC Hydro rate increases that will compound to a very significant 55% net rise. The importance of energy-efficiency projects has never before been so paramountRead more