Congratulations to our clients and team on achieving what seemed impossible!
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, plans for efficiency strategies were impacted greatly. Existing efficiency strategies were difficult to measure due to drastic changes in occupancy and energy use.
Energy@Work worked with EVO Guidelines to make a non-routine adjustment strategy to demonstrate electricity savings in 2020. Savings were verified by THES with incentives for 20 properties, across 12 property management companies, through the Pay-for-Performance program!
In addition to Toronto Hydro’s verified the electricity savings, there was also Natural Gas, Water and other savings as a direct result of the Energy Management Action Plan (E-MAP).
A successful E-MAP is dependent on the 3 P’s:
People: Ensuring the team is organized, so that work is distributed, and members are motivated.
Process: Proven frameworks that unite the pieces seamlessly with required actions to secure successes.
Products: These ensure that the right person has the right information they need at the right time.
The BOMA Toronto CREST Awards offer an opportunity to recognize the efforts of participants of the race2reduce (r2r) program who achieved top performance.
Awards will be given for the following categories:
• Performance Leadership: Awarded for implemented measures that improve performance in each of the 4 subcategories; Electricity, Gas, Water, and Waste.
• Innovative Excellence: Awards effective and creative strategies, frameworks and technologies implemented to solve problems and achieve successes, leading others in the industry to strive to match new best practices.
• Collaborative Excellence: Recognizes the partnership between the landlord, tenant, and stakeholders to drive building performance.
• Climate Champion: Demonstration of exceptional efforts to reduce emissions.
• Municipal Beacon: Recognizes demonstration of commitment from a municipality.
Energy@Work was proud to be recognized amongst the 2020 winners for the Collaborative Excellence Award!
“Those that receive this award will have demonstrated collaborative efforts to bring together and engage one or more stakeholders around issues pertinent to energy efficiency and sustainability. By working together both landlords and tenants can achieve more than if either group worked alone”
The Building Sciences Cluster Program Advisory Committee is tasked with ensuring that the curriculum is comprised of relevant and high-quality programs.
Students need to be prepared to enter the Building Sciences sector after completing a program at Seneca. The advisory committee, comprised of experts in the field, can help ensure students are prepared with practical and current industry information.
We thank Seneca for the opportunity to contribute and look forward to collaborating!
“Program Advisory Committee members are key players in the future success of students, graduates and Seneca. In guiding the development of Seneca programs, they help to ensure graduates are well prepared to work in their careers and contribute to their field.”
This year’s theme is "Our forests - continually giving"
National Forest Week is an opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the wonders of Canada’s forests. Celebrate National Forest Week by taking a walk in the wilderness, learning more about Canada’s forest heritage, and raising awareness!
To discovery more ways to join the celebration, including a photography contest, “Treevia” contest and activities for kids, click here.
July GAM cost is $0.78 billion. This is an 11.2% decrease from June’s GAM of $0.88 billion
Energy@Work wants to see a greater focus on GAM cost reduction and who to speak with to ask “why?”.
GAM costs are largely Nuclear (OPG and non-OPG). However, conservation continues to be reported as the reason for GAM. Another ‘why?’ question that remains unanswered.
Energy@Work’s services includes a “GAM coach”. We maintain the importance of a GAM Strategy for either Class A or Class B to win the (GAM)e. We hold an annual GAM Workshop in May, ahead of the June 15th Decision. Our collective GAM savings have exceeded $10 million.
We assist in evaluating Class A eligibility and assess potential strategies for both Class A and B.
Through their Energy Management Action Plan (E-MAP) and a focus on the 3 P’s: People, Process and Products, 365 Bloor St E has saved enough electricity to power 84 Ontario homes for a year!
They continue to see success and are committed to their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy!
Stay tuned, stay connected and stay safe!
We thank everyone that has provided feedback and for your comments: positive and negative!
We appreciate to hear your thoughts and welcome your feedback on how we can improve and/or include other areas of interest to you: Please email: Requests@Energy-Efficiency.com
Thank You:
- Energy@Work