Still replacing fluorescent tubes in your building? Canada’s mercury-containing lamp phase-out makes this a good time to plan your next lighting upgrade. For schools, churches, nonprofit housing providers and community facilities, lighting is an everyday operating expense. When a tube fails, replacing it can seem like the easiest solution. But changes to Canada’s lighting supply…
In 2020, replacing fluorescent lighting with LED was a smart investment. Many organizations reduced electricity use and maintenance almost immediately. Six years later, those LEDs may still work perfectly well. But “we already have LED” no longer answers the whole efficiency question. The question today is: Are your lights using only the energy your spaces…
Ontario’s electricity system is entering a period of significant change. Electricity demand is expected to grow substantially over the next 25 years, driven by population growth, electrification, new housing, manufacturing and emerging industries. At the same time, some of the greatest pressure on the grid happens during a relatively small number of high-demand periods, particularly…
Ontario’s electricity system is entering a new phase. As demand for electricity continues to increase, driven by population growth, electrification, electric vehicles, and expanding industries, the province is shifting its focus from simply generating more power to using existing electricity more efficiently. One example is Ontario’s recently introduced Peak Performance program, designed to encourage large…
