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Environmental
Issues
Fix It Before It Breaks - How Proactive Equipment Replacement
Can Reduce Your Energy Costs and Avoid Costly Repairs (Summer 2010)
by Brian Purcell & Tim Stoate
Potential Closing of Garbage Chutes at Selected Multi-Residential Buildings as Part of aWaste Diversion Plan (Spring 2010)
BY BOB GIRARD, B.COMM, ACCI, FCCI, RCM
CHAIR, SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE, CCI-TORONTO & AREA CHAPTER
Information Bulletin Re Home Renovation Tax Credit Energy Efficiency – A Great Investment Opportunity (Spring 2010)
by Tim Stoate
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New “One-stop” Service Provides Energy Efficiency Incentive
Information for Condos (Winter 2009)
by Tim Stoate
Toronto Waste Management Updates (Spring 2009)
by Doug King
Toronto’s War on Waste (Winter 2008)
by Lynn Gorman
Inside, Outside, Upside Down - A Practical Guide to Reducing Energy Costs (Winter 2008)
by Christopher Harris
Sub-Metering: One Year Later (Winter 2008)
by Maria Dimakas
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A Successful Energy Savings Program at Two Aberfoyle (Summer 2008)
by Jim Book
Publicly viewable - this article is available in it's entirety for
downloading and printing in PDF format.
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Windancer -Wind Turbine Reinvented (Summer 2008)
by Michael Joseph
Seeking to Grow Enthusiasm for Balcony Gardening (Summer 2008)
by Justine Cooke
Municipal Downloading of Waste Management
by Bob Girard
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Ecology and Economy - Can These Go Hand in Hand in a Condominium Retrofit?
by Tim Stoate
Retrofits can be perfect partnerships between ecology and economy and leave a lasting, positive legacy.
Toronto Waste Mangement & Recycling Update (Winter 2007)
by Doug King
Not-So-Smart Sub-Metering (Winter 2007)
by J. Robert Gardiner
The South Kingsway Water Efficiency Program (Winter 2007)
by Christopher Harris
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Breathe Easier - Kill A Watt
by Jeff Jeffcoatt, P.Eng, BDS, RCM
Every watt of electricity we save means less pollution at the power generation
stage.
Energy Windmills at Erie Shores Wind Farm
by Vida Bridgeman
It has been reported that the Erie Shores Wind Farm will generate enough
electricity for 32,000 Ontario homes.
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Government Energy Initiatives
by Office of Energy Efficiency, Environment Canada
A short-term extension of climate change programs, including initiatives
for commercial and institutional buildings from National Resources Canada's
Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) has now been approved.
Can Your Condominium Afford NOT to Retrofit?
by Mara Del Bianco
Managing the rising costs of condominium fees is one of the many and significant
challenges confronting condo Boards and owners today.
Energizing Condominium Properties
by Dan MacDougall
In some parts of the country, limited electricity capacity is driving programs
to reduce usage to ensure sufficient capacity for all users.
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Individual Metering for Condominiums is One Step Closer! (Summer 2006)
by Maria Dimakas, B.A., LL.B.
The Energy Conservation Responsibility Act 2006 (the
ECLA) is designed, among other things, to promote opportunities for energy
conservation in condodminiums.
Implementation of Waste Reduction Levy for Multi-Unit Residences (Summer 2006)
by Bob Girard, B.Comm, R.C.M.
At the present time Condominiums, Apartments and Townhouses
of 8 units or more, are recovering just 20% of recyclable items.
Managing the Risks of Mould (Fall 2003)
By: Robert Marshall, P.Eng.
A look at the causes of mould as well as tips
and recommendations for avoiding the adverse impact mould can have upon
the building structure. By implementing a risk management strategy, Boards
and Property Managers can achieve buildings that don't allow mould to adversely
impact the building structure or the owners.
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Returning to Nature (Summer 2003)
By: Wayne Blampied
Many municipal governments are working at banning
pesticides. Planning ahead will mean that condominiums will be prepared
if such bans come into effect. In this article, healthy lawn care specialist,
Wayne Blampied provides tips and advice on how 'to go organic'.
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Lettuce Inform You - We're Going Green Toronto! (Summer 2003)
By: Jason Tower
Garbage - it's simply a dirty word to most
people - especially to the residents of the GTA, as they are in piles
and piles of it these days and are looking for somewhere to put it. The
City of Toronto recognizes there is a lot of work to be done in reducing
waste in highrise buildings and believes "going green" may be
the ticket. In this article, the challenges and obstacles to implementing
a successful organic collection program are examined.
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Energy Costs: It's Payback Time!
by Chris Tyrrell
To answer your questions about reducing energy consumption,
your best bet is to contact a consultant or supplier that specializes in energy efficiency.
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Electronic Sub Metering of Utility Consumption in Condominiums (Summer 2002)
by Warren D. Kleiner LL.B., Miller Thomson LLP
While energy costs have become increasingly high and volatile and are causing
havoc with condominium corporation's budgets, the option of sub-metering
each unit is something more and more boards are considering. Warren Kleiner
provides an in depth look at what boards need to consider from a legal perspective
before making the change.
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Water... Water... Costly Water Everywhere... What price Conservation? (Spring 2002)
by Steve Willerding B.A. B.Ed., CCI Director and Chair of Special Projects Committee
Author Steve Willerding takes a look at the rising costs of water and how
these increases are affecting condominium corporations. Also examined are
the incentive programs being offered by the City of Toronto and how condominium
corporations can take advantage of them.
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Let's Talk Trash (Summer 2001)
by Jason Tower, B.E.S., AQUA-JETT + WASTE SOLUTIONS
An important article outlining new pieces of waste management
legislation enacted by the City of Toronto to help promote waste reduction
activities at high-rise residential buildings. Includes steps which developers
need to incorporate/feature in new buildings. The full article is posted
on this website in the 'News' section.
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