In this issue of Energy Matters, we learn about WoodGreen Community Housing’s unique energy project financing approach, share hot tips for dealing with extreme heat in your buildings, check out recent tools and webinars on energy and capital projects, and break down provincial energy data reporting requirements.
Continue readingCEO Update: May 2021
Read updates on our programs, plus changes to our board, second round financing by HIC and more.
Continue readingEnergy Matters: March 2021
In this issue, we look back on the pandemic’s impact on utility use trends, share updated ASHRAE recommendations to help you maintain safe and efficient operations, and look to the future with a deep-energy retrofit that is sure to be a template for energy saving projects to come.
Continue readingManaging Risky Business: Q1 2021
In this issue, read about the claims picture since the November 2020 renewal and claims in the news; learn about new legislation that affects slips, trips and falls; access new resources; and more.
Continue readingEnergy Matters: December 2020
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.
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