Make Your Greenhouse Greener: Solar Energy and the Future of Cultivation
Nov. 25, 2022 By Anastazia Csegeny — Solar panels are here to stay as a clean, efficient, and advanced source of renewable energy. While we used to think of them as an innovation of the distant future, it is becoming increasingly important to harness the power of the sun in response to fossil fuels and […]
Case Study: LED Lighting Retrofit Project at Meridian Credit Union (Lake Street, St Catharines Branch)
Sept. 30, 2022 By Anastazia Csegeny — Background Meridian Credit Union is Ontario’s largest credit union, and the second largest in Canada. With 89 branches and 15 Business Banking Centres across the province, Meridian has used its 75 years of banking history to help grow the lives of more than 365,000 members. Objectives The interior […]
Lighting the Future: Smart Off-Grid Streetlights
August 31, 2022 By Anastazia Csegeny — Lights, natural or artificial, are important for everything we do. We rely on lights to read, write, drive, cook, clean, and so many other things every day. But it can be difficult to find cost-effective and energy-efficient lighting without skimping on brightness and taking up too much physical […]
5 Energy Saving Ideas for Your Business
August 22, 2022 By Anastazia Csegeny — Cooler fall temperatures are finally beginning to replace the sweltering summer heat of the past few months, but the challenge of rising energy costs remains for Canadians across the country. With inflation hitting a 40-year high, it is more important now than ever before to conserve energy both […]
The Future of Electrical Power Generation – Does Solar PV Make Economic Sense?
Our planet’s future energy sources have been a frequent topic in conversations. Scientists, politicians, and most likely your next door neighbor have commented on the ever growing issue of diminishing non-renewable energy sources, the impact of burning fossil fuels and the changes that lie ahead in converting our energy supply to renewables. It is apparent […]
Exploring How to Transition to a More Sustainable Lifestyle
What is sustainability? When someone tells you they’re trying to make sustainable choices … what does that even mean? We think we know because it’s so commonly used in today’s environmentally aware culture, but have we really broken it down? Are you being as sustainable as you can be? Definition of Sustainability That’s a lot […]
A message to all our clients and supporters from Daisy Energy Inc.
We are all aware now that 2020 is not turning out the way any of us had planned. Not even close! Here at Daisy Energy, we were excited to be introducing new services and products focusing on renewable energy, sustainability and help for the planet through the BEE Smart Energy recognition program. Then came March […]
Energy Saving Tips for Commercial and Industrial Buildings
1. Changing Shifts to Avoid Peak Energy Costs(8) In Ontario, there are three time-of-use periods (peaks) for energy demand. Off-Peak: Demand is low. Less expensive electricity sources are used Mid-Peak: Cost and demand of energy are moderate On-Peak: Demand is highest and more expensive production methods are used In the winter, there are two daily […]
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 The […]
A Look at Locally Sourced Sustainable Energy
The local food movement has been around for some time and is gaining popularity. There are many benefits and no real downside. Ontario offers numerous farmers who provide their local areas with; fresh produce, honey, dairy and meat. Supporting local businesses not only grows the local economy, it is highly beneficial to the health of […]