I never thought such huge savings would be possible from a replacement of a ten year old computer system, but here we are. Normally when I think of energy savings opportunities, I think of HVAC equipment replacements, Variable Speed Drive installations, improvements to control sequences, lighting upgrades, and even electric vehicles. So, when I spoke to a company that said we could achieve big savings by upgrading computer infrastructure I was intrigued.
2 kids, 30 boxes and a clean desk drawer
Picture it. You have an emergency message to jot down, so you grab the nearest pen … and it’s dry. So you Continue reading
The Fault Detection System … it’s Alarming
When you were a kid, who woke you up in the morning so you did not miss school? Most of the time, it was your parents, right? Is that efficient? Not really (especially if you are the parent). Parents are busy Continue reading
Celebrating World Environment Day: UHN Research Green Team’s Stop, Drop & Swap Event
On June 5th, 2017, in celebration of World Environment Day (WED), the UHN Research Green Team held its second Stop, Drop & Swap event! The event took place in Continue reading
Trash to Treasure: Accelerating the Circular Economy
The Linear Economy seemed just fine, once upon a time … Continue reading
Bike Month Bonanza
By now, we hope you’ve dusted off your wheels to get the most of Toronto’s prime cycling season. Yes, some hardcore folks know no seasonal limitations for their cycling love. For others, a Continue reading
A Year in the Life of Energy and Environment
When people ask about our group, Energy & Environment, I wax philosophical on the interconnectedness of healthy people and a healthy planet … that also happens whether or not anyone’s asking :). Beyond the philosophical, there’s a Continue reading
