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Many believe that adding energy efficiency measures to a construction project (whether new or existing) will push back deadlines and drive costs up. In reality, when integrated at the right time — that is, at the start of the design phase — these measures help reduce overall costs and optimize timelines, while improving building performance.
The year 2024 marks a critical shift in the field of sustainable building in Canada with the introduction of new versions of the most popular certifications: LEED V5, BOMA BEST V4, and Zero Carbon Building (ZCB)...
Refrigeration systems often account for more than 50% of the energy bill in the buildings where they are located. However, despite their importance, they are often managed without considering their environmental impact. How can frequent malfunctions be resolved to optimize these systems?
Did you know that an energy audit is a prerequisite for many existing building certifications? Now you do!
Some Hydro-Québec and Énergir grants can cover from 40% to 100% of the energy audit costs.
Isabela Dib, Team Leader, Environmental Certifications at TST, answers your frequently asked questions about return on investment from LEED certification.
It's unavoidable: a building consumes energy and that can be quite expensive. Wouldn't there be a way to predict a building's future energy consumption and see the impact of energy choices? That's exactly what 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is all about.
TST's Energy Director, Alexandre Desjardins, answers your frequently asked questions about energy sources.
The hot topic: carbon neutrality! What is it, and more importantly, how can we achieve it? Discover carbon neutrality and Zero Carbon Building (ZBC) certification...
TST's Energy Audit Team Leader, Eric Sempels, answers your frequently asked questions about available subsidies.
Did you know that intrinsic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions attributable to building construction account for 37% of global emissions?
TST's Environmental Certifications Team Leader, Isabela Dib, answers your frequently asked questions about integrating certifications into your projects.
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.
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...
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.
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.
TST's Recommissioning Team Leader, Roody St-Pierre, answers your frequently asked questions about the return on investment of a recommissioning project.
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.
TST CEO Benoit Beauchamp answers your frequently asked questions about about budgeting for sustainability and energy transition.
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%.
TST CEO Benoit Beauchamp answers your frequently asked questions about decarbonization and ESG.
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.
TST's Director of Energy Division, Alexandre Desjardins, answers your frequently asked questions about RCx and building energy and sustainability audits.
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.
Nicolas Vincent, Director of Sustainability at TST, answers your frequently asked questions about choosing environmental certifications for your organization.
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...
Adopting an ambitious ESG strategy is within the reach of any company ready to invest in a sustainable future. With proper planning and support from incentive programs, energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability projects address environmental challenges and contribute to long-term success and competitiveness of your portfolio.
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.