Durham Greener Buildings

Canadian Companies' Profits Take a Hard Hit from Climate Change - KPMG Survey A new KPMG survey of 350 Canadian business owners and executives, released on Wednesday, July 17 found 56 per cent had seen profits affected last year by extreme weather events made more likely by climate change, whether it was forest fires, flooding or extreme heat. According to the survey, the vast majority of businesses are concerned that climate change will hit their operations this year while more than half report that it’s already affected profits. Of the 350 businesses surveyed, 92 per cent fear their company will feel the impacts of extreme weather, including 67 per cent being either extremely or very concerned. More 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7PbbS5b

Don't Miss the Commercial Energy Efficiency Program Webinar by the Town of Whitby and Enbridge Gas Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Time: 12 to 1 p.m. At the webinar, business owners will gain valuable insights into available grants and programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cutting costs. Register for free👉 https://lnkd.in/grEBhrKX

A few weeks ago I was delighted to help launch the Durham Greener Buildings Program - a groundbreaking initiative that will support the building sector in climate action and sustainability. Thank you to our non-profit partners at Windfall Ecology Centre. Visit DurhamGreenerBuildings.ca for more info! 🌳💦🏙️ #ClimateAction #partnerships Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham)

Durham Region Spotlight Series✨🏢 Durham Greener Buildings is supporting commercial and institutional building owners in adopting sustainable practices and energy efficiency opportunities to foster a resilient and sustainable Durham. With the Durham Region spotlight series, we are recognizing inspiring climate action efforts that are setting powerful examples for sustainable practices. Today, we are celebrating the Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham)’s remarkable efforts and dedication to environmental stewardship. The Beaverton Supportive Housing Project, which is on track for completion in winter/spring 2024 aims to address housing needs while prioritizing sustainability and energy efficiency. See full details of the Region's sustainable project. 👉https://lnkd.in/gVFuF7AV #DurhamGreenerBuildings #DurhamRegion #sustainability #GreenerDurham #GreenBuildings #ClimateAction #EmissionsReduction #NetZero Windfall Ecology Centre

Durham Region Spotlight Series✨🏢 Durham Greener Buildings is supporting commercial and institutional building owners in adopting sustainable practices and energy efficiency opportunities to foster a resilient and sustainable Durham. With the Durham Region spotlight series, we are recognizing inspiring climate action efforts that are setting powerful examples for sustainable practices. Today, we recognize the City of Pickering’s commendable strides in environmental sustainability. Initiated in 2023, the City’s Civic Complex Boiler Retrofit project has been successfully executed. The natural draft units have been replaced with high efficiency modulating condensing boilers. See full details of the City of Pickering’s sustainable project. 👉https://lnkd.in/gVFuF7AV #DurhamGreenerBuildings #DurhamRegion #sustainability #GreenerDurham #GreenBuildings #ClimateAction #EmissionsReduction #NetZero Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham) Windfall Ecology Centre

Durham Region Spotlight Series✨🏢 Durham Greener Buildings is supporting commercial and institutional building owners in adopting sustainable practices and energy efficiency opportunities to foster a resilient and sustainable Durham. With the Durham Region spotlight series, we are recognizing inspiring climate action efforts that are setting powerful examples for sustainable practices. We applaud the City of Oshawa’s remarkable efforts and dedication to environmental stewardship. The City’s Net Zero Emissions Retrofit Strategy quantifies the top greenhouse gas (GHG)-contributing facilities in its corporate portfolio and plans to develop a fuel-switching roadmap for each of these facilities to achieve Net Zero Emissions. See full details of the City of Oshawa’s sustainable project. 👉https://lnkd.in/gVFuF7AV #DurhamGreenerBuildings #DurhamRegion #sustainability #GreenerDurham #GreenBuildings #ClimateAction #EmissionsReduction #NetZero Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham) Windfall Ecology Centre

Durham Region Spotlight Series✨🏢 Durham Greener Buildings is supporting commercial and institutional building owners in adopting sustainable practices and energy efficiency opportunities to foster a resilient and sustainable Durham. With the Durham Region spotlight series, we are recognizing inspiring climate action efforts that are setting powerful examples for sustainable practices. Today, we are celebrating the Town of Whitby’s remarkable efforts and dedication to environmental stewardship. With the oil furnace replacement project in its building at 117 King, the Town explored net-zero technology as the replacement option and has installed an advanced air source heat pump, including an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) system to heat, cool and condition the space. See full details of the Town of Whitby’s sustainable project. 👉https://lnkd.in/gVFuF7AV #DurhamGreenerBuildings #DurhamRegion #sustainability #GreenerDurham #GreenBuildings #ClimateAction #EmissionsReduction #NetZero Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham) Windfall Ecology Centre

Durham Region Spotlight Series✨🏢 Durham Greener Buildings is supporting commercial and institutional building owners in adopting sustainable practices and energy efficiency opportunities to foster a resilient and sustainable Durham. With the Durham Region spotlight series, we are recognizing inspiring climate action efforts that are setting powerful examples for sustainable practices. We recognize the The Corporation of the Town of Ajax’s commendable strides in environmental sustainability. In early 2023, the Town installed a new, energy-efficient, and motorized swimming pool cover — the first of its kind in Canada! See full details of the Town’s sustainable project. 👉https://lnkd.in/gVFuF7AV #DurhamGreenerBuildings #DurhamRegion #sustainability #GreenerDurham #GreenBuildings #ClimateAction #EmissionsReduction #NetZero Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham) Windfall Ecology Centre

Uxbridge praised for ice rink upgrades that save $34,000 annually The Township of Uxbridge recently received a certificate and a financial award for a project that helps to save costs and the environment. Enbridge recently presented the Energy Efficiency Achievement Award to the township for its ice resurfacing upgrade project. More 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4TdvhP4

Durham Region Spotlight Series✨🏢 Durham Greener Buildings is supporting commercial and institutional building owners in adopting sustainable practices and energy efficiency opportunities to foster a resilient and sustainable Durham. With the Durham Region spotlight series, we are recognizing inspiring climate action efforts that are setting powerful examples for sustainable practices. We applaud the Township of Brock's outstanding dedication to environmental stewardship. In September 2023, the REALice system was installed and has been used for the creation of the ice surface and standard ice maintenance, showcasing progress towards the desired environmental and operational benefits at Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre. See full details of the Township of Brock's sustainable project. 👉https://lnkd.in/gVFuF7AV #DurhamGreenerBuildings #DurhamRegion #sustainability #GreenerDurham #GreenBuildings #ClimateAction #EmissionsReduction #NetZero Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham) Windfall Ecology Centre