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What is peak management?

What does peak management mean? How does it work? What's it for?

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Find out more about life cycle assessment

Did you know that intrinsic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions attributable to building construction account for 37% of global emissions?

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When should I start integrating certification into my project?

TST's Environmental Certifications Team Leader, Isabela Dib, answers your frequently asked questions about integrating certifications into your projects.

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What is decarbonization?

For you, decarbonization could represent an improvement in your energy efficiency or the optimization of your processes and equipment. For us, it is a first step toward a truly carbon-neutral world.

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The Importance of a Well-Insulated Envelope in Sustainable Architecture

Today, sustainable architecture is an essential movement to minimize the environmental impact of buildings. However, when we take a step back, we realize that architecture has always had a sustainable vocation...

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 How can decarbonization initiatives be implemented? 

Environmental concerns are in the news more than ever, reflecting both the urgency of the climate crisis and our growing willingness to act. This momentum, while positive, is sometimes accompanied by hasty decisions. To avoid these, a structured, well-planned approach is crucial.

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How to Develop a Decarbonization Plan?

Today, decarbonization has become a strategic imperative for businesses. As climate challenges multiply, integrating an effective decarbonization plan has emerged as a powerful approach to reducing carbon footprints, meeting stakeholder expectations, and preparing for future environmental regulations.

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How does a RCx project work?

TST's Recommissioning Team Leader, Roody St-Pierre, answers your frequently asked questions about the return on investment of a recommissioning project.

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What is Dual Energy?

For you, Dual Energy could mean replacing your fossil-fuel heating system with one that chooses its energy more efficiently. For us, it's a first step in our mission to achieve a truly carbon-neutral world.

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What budgets should you allow for when embarking on a sustainability and energy transition?

TST CEO Benoit Beauchamp answers your frequently asked questions about about budgeting for sustainability and energy transition.

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What is recommissioning (RCx)?

Recommissioning, RCx, EBCx... all terms that mean the same thing! In fact, it's the process of optimizing the performance of existing buildings, with the aim of reducing energy and operating costs by an average of 5% to 15%.

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What strategies to adopt for decarbonization and ESG?

TST CEO Benoit Beauchamp answers your frequently asked questions about decarbonization and ESG.

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Dual-energy and energy pricing: another step towards sustainability

The dual-energy program, launched jointly by Hydro-Québec, Énergir and the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts, is designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while minimizing the impact on winter peak electricity demand. In this article, explore with us the program's mechanisms, its implications for new construction and existing buildings, and the key points to consider for successful implementation.

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I want to improve the performance of my building: RCx or Audit?

TST's Director of Energy Division, Alexandre Desjardins, answers your frequently asked questions about RCx and building energy and sustainability audits.

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Sustainable development certifications for buildings, by Nicolas Vincent

Numerous certifications and forms of recognition in sustainable development exist for buildings and infrastructures. To make the right choice, a deep understanding of these options is essential. Fortunately, at TST, we can help you make the right choice.

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Which environmental certifications should your organization choose?

Nicolas Vincent, Director of Sustainability at TST, answers your frequently asked questions about choosing environmental certifications for your organization.

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What are sustainability certifications?

Sustainability certifications are a guide and a set of recognized tools to help organizations move forward. Here are some of the main features of sustainability certifications...

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Decarbonization as a core corporate strategy: towards a sustainable ecological transition, by Benoit Beauchamp

By adopting a proactive approach and integrating energy transition into their overall strategy, companies can not only contribute to the fight against climate change, but also ensure their own long-term sustainability and prosperity.

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