MB eNews: Protocol focuses on commercial and industrial refrigeration systems

March 9, 2023

Feds launch new Offset Credit System protocol

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Canada has introduced Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Refrigeration Systems, a new protocol to generate offset credits under Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System. The protocol encourages businesses to upgrade refrigeration and air conditioning systems to ones using refrigerants with lower global warning potentials by giving them offset credits that can be sold. Each credit represents one tonne of emissions and is tradeable to facilities regulated under the federal Output-Based Pricing System to allow them to meet emission reduction targets. Commercial and industrial facilities that can participate include food processing plants, ice rinks, shopping centres, office buildings, industrial parks, grocery stores, and cold storage warehouses.

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NEWS

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Feds announce additional heat pump incentives for Atlantic Canada UPDATE

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has announced another incentive to help make the cost of moving from oil for home heating to energy-efficient cold-climate heat pumps more affordable for Canadians.

TSSA issues advisory on standards for validation program

Ontario’s Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) has released an advisory on validation programs associated with its Fuels Heating Contractor Audit Program.

Nexstar Launches New Mission & Vision

With 30 years of proven results, Nexstar Network has helped propel our members in the residential plumbing, HVAC, and electrical businesses toward success. Join us in our mission to turn the world’s best tradespeople into the world’s best businesspeople. Contact us today to learn about membership.

Grants available for digital adoption program

The federal government is offering grants and expertise to help small- and medium-sized businesses increase online sales, reduce costs, and better manage their inventory.

OS&B appoints Front Line Sales Inc. as GTA rep

Oakville, ON-based OS&B has appointed Front Line Sales Inc. as its agency representative for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as of March 1, 2023.

Master Group opens third Calgary branch

Boucherville, QC-based The Master Group has opened another branch in Calgary, AB at 1000 Barlow Sq. SE, Unit 110.

Will Solutions and BrainBox AI partner to lower GHG emissions

Beloeil, QC-based Will Solutions Inc. and Montreal, QC-based BrainBox AI have announced a partnership designed to help commercial building owners in Ontario and Quebec reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and carbon emissions.

Daikin acquires Alliance Air Products

Daikin Applied Americas has acquired San Diego, CA-based Alliance Air Products, a producer of custom air-handling equipment.

SBC offers free webinars on updated green standards

Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) is offering a webinar on March 30 that will focus on updates to green standards and programs.

Family wins prize for reducing household carbon emissions

The Loewen-Nair family of London, ON won the $50,000 prize in the first annual Canadian Geographic Live Net Zero national challenge. The competition encourages Canadians to reduce household carbon emissions and aim for a net-zero lifestyle.

Molekule purchases Aura Smart Air

Molekule Group, Inc. is acquiring Aura Smart Air Ltd., a company based in Israel which produces a smart air technology platform.

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Genz-Ryan Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning has been in business for more than 70 years, but the team still has a sense of humour when it comes to customers mispronouncing its name.

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