In this issue, we look at a project that is transforming a deteriorating apartment tower into a ground-breaking model for ultra-low energy use and affordability; explore incentives to save on natural gas and electricity costs in 2021; and consider how to incorporate energy efficiency into modular housing projects.
Continue readingCEO Update: December 2020
Learn about our new website and fill out our survey; read about how COVID-19 is affecting property and liability insurance and our new program for DSSABs; get updates from our business lines; also find out about exciting projects in Sault Ste. Marie and Ottawa.
Continue readingManaging Risky Business: Q4 2020
In this issue, read about the year in retrospect and ahead; changes to tenant insurance premiums; claims in the news and more.
Continue readingEnergy Matters: September 2020
In this issue, we check out a deep energy retrofit Ottawa Community Housing is conducting on four townhomes, look at the impacts of COVID-19 on utility pricing, usage patterns and incentive programs, and share resources you can use to help your residents lower their utility use.
Continue readingCEO Update: September 2020
Learn about our new website and fill out our survey; read about how COVID-19 is affecting property and liability insurance and our new program for DSSABs; get updates from our business lines; also find out about exciting projects in Sault Ste. Marie and Ottawa.
Continue readingCEO Update: June 2020
To give you time to focus on your immediate challenges and priorities, HSC staff have been working diligently on adapting our core programs for this challenging year. We’ve also been working closely behind the scenes on COVID-related issues with sector organizations and with our advisory groups. Our goal in this is to lighten the administrative requirements for you, save you money and share relevant information. This newsletter dives into the details of this.
Continue readingManaging Risky Business: Q2 2020
In this issue, read about liability insurance and Covid-19, fires and floods during the pandemic, the characteristics of liability claims and more!
Continue readingEnergy Matters: June 2020
In this issue, we look at how certain building improvements can benefit both tenant health and energy efficiency, how leveraging gas pricing can help you manage costs in uncertain times and how the provincial energy data requirements have been updated for non-profit and co-operative housing providers.
Continue readingManaging Risky Business: Q1 2020
In this issue, read about the current claims picture, see a helpful tool for when property losses happen and more.
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