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September 8, 2022

NRCan launches public engagement for green buildings policy

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has announced a public engagement process for the Canada Green Buildings Strategy to decarbonize buildings. The built environment currently represents Canada’s third-highest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With $150 million in funding, the strategy will focus on increasing building retrofits, ensuring buildings are net-zero ready, and transforming space and water heating.

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NEWS

People on the move

See who’s making headlines at Wolseley Canada, Pro-West Sales, Equipco, Chemfax Products, and Watts Water Technologies.

Enercare purchases HydroSolution

Markham, ON-based Enercare Inc. is acquiring Anjou, QC-based HydroSolution, LP, a provider of electric water heaters, heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and other residential equipment.

Deep Retrofit Challenge is now open

The City of Toronto is now accepting applications for its Deep Retrofit Challenge program.

The ugly side of cross connection

The Western Canada Section AWWA Cross Connection Control Committee (WCSAWWA) has announced the winner of its 2022 bad and ugly cross connection control photo contest.

Thermopan. Tested & Trusted Since 1992.

"Anywhere you can pan a joist, you can use our Thermopan." A simple concept with endless possibilities for constructing return air systems. Our YouTube Channel is getting remodeled so click the link and see what’s new.
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Navien rebrands Canadian business as Navien Canada, Inc.

Navien has officially incorporated its Canadian business under the name Navien Canada, Inc.

NSI Industries acquires SUPCO

Huntersville, NC-based NSI Industries, LLC has acquired Allenwood, NJ-based Sealed Unit Parts Co., Inc. (SUPCO).

The Master Group and CAREL announce strategic partnership

Boucherville, QC-based The Master Group has formed a strategic partnership with CAREL Industries in Ontario to combine its humidifier and evaporative cooling solutions with Master’s HVAC/R products and services.

CANARM CJF SERIES JET FANS

Canarm Low Profile Jet Fans generate a high-speed and high-pressure directed air jet and are designed for general purpose ventilation of parking garages or any other low ceiling applications. They feature a thrust between 15 -45N air flow up to 3649 CFM.

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Financial assistance program geared to ICI buildings

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is now accepting project proposals for its ISO 50001 Financial Assistance Program for Buildings from building owners seeking to improve energy efficiency in their buildings.

PPI and IGSHPA sign MOU to strengthen geothermal industry

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) and the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) have announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance the benefits each organization brings to the geothermal exchange industry.

Have your say on proposed amendments to Energy Efficiency Regulations

The Office of Energy Efficiency at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has announced that it will amend the Energy Efficiency Regulations to align with U.S. energy efficiency and testing standards for three-phase central air conditioners and three-phase central heat pumps.

Toilets that mean business

For over 150 years, American Standard has set the standard for commercial toilets and urinals designed specially to withstand high use and to offer dependability while conserving water. With an array of flushing technologies, American Standard offers commercial toilets you can get behind.

ASHRAE calls for committee members for new carbon emission standard

ASHRAE and the International Code Council have teamed up to develop a standard to assess carbon emissions across the entire building life cycle, and are seeking committee members to help with the process.

New distribution partnership for Blade and Kilmer Environmental

Toronto, ON-based Blade Filters Inc., a commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions manufacturer, has announced a distribution partnership in Ontario with Kilmer Environmental.

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