U.S. trade antics no match for low-carbon manufacturers
U.S. trade antics no match for low-carbon manufacturers Paul Rak on the floor of his VeriForm Inc. metal fabricating plant in Cambridge, Ont. (VERIFORM INC.) What do the Trump tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel, announced last week, have to do with the transition to a low-carbon economy? When it comes to my steel fabrication company in Cambridge, Ont., quite a [...]
Energy Saving Tips for Commercial and Industrial Buildings
Energy Saving Tips for Commercial and Industrial Buildings The best way for any individual, and especially any company, to save energy is to start by monitoring energy usage. Once you know which systems in your facility use the most energy, it will be much easier to come up with an energy-saving plan. However, many facilities would benefit from following [...]
LEDs Then vs Now
LEDs Then vs Now LED lighting wasn’t always the obvious choice for all your lighting needs. However, improvements over the past few years have changed that. To reiterate some points from the Retrofit section of our website, LEDs reduce your lighting and energy costs, have reduced environmental impact and positively influence mood and attentiveness. But many people still [...]
The LED Market Today
The LED Market Today Positive results from surveys show a growing desire for more use of LED lights in and outside of businesses, homes, and in public areas (such as parking lots, parks, and even along city streets). There are several areas in which LED lights are far superior to conventional lighting; Durability; failure rates continue to hover [...]
What To Expect From Your LED Lighting Upgrade
What To Expect From Your LED Lighting Upgrade Conduct Detailed Lighting Audit If you are considering upgrading to LED lighting for your building here are some things to look for from your supplier to ensure you get the maximum benefit from your upgrade. Each building is unique and it is important that your supplier take the time to understand your [...]
A Walkthrough of a Typical Residential Solar PV Install
A Walkthrough of a Typical Residential Solar PV Install Having spent the last six plus years designing and installing solar PV and other renewable energy systems I often forget that the vast majority of my friends or people that I meet have no idea about what’s actually involved in having solar panels installed on your roof. I am reminded [...]
The Latest Green Energy Technologies
The Latest Green Energy Technologies Here are some of the cool new technologies I have come across that are available to save money and energy while helping reduce our impact on the planet. I like to keep informed of what is available and I hope you find this of interest as well. Daylighting, Using the sun for indoor light [...]
Off Grid Street Lights – Easy as 1-2-3! Just Add Sun
Off Grid Street Lights – Easy as 1-2-3! Just Add Sun We were recently awarded the contract to install an Off Grid Street Lighting system for a local college to be used as an outdoor lab for their students in the Engineering Department. Due to the many advantages of these light poles we are seeing more and more [...]
New and Updated Green Energy Technologies You Should Check Out!
New and Updated Green Energy Technologies You Should Check Out! Solar Shingles Solar shingles are a type of Building Integrated Photo Voltaic (BIPV) solar panels. They have been around for some time but have always been too pricey and difficult to install. That is all changing now with the DOW Powerhouse line of solar shingles. These shingles have been [...]
LED Lighting- More than just energy savings.
LED Lighting- More than just energy savings. As most of you already know, LEDs are taking over from most traditional forms of lighting. The U.S. Department of Energy predicts that LEDs will achieve 84% of the total lighting market by 2030, saving billions of dollars annually in energy costs. LEDs are predicted to grow 45% year over year [...]