CBC Radio interviewed me as part of a news story about a unit owner wishing to charge his electric vehicle at his Ottawa high-rise condominium. Join the debate!
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The Environment
Ontario Clean Energy Benefit: Good, bad or ugly?
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Financial Issues, The Environment
No matter how you view the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit, we’re interested to see whether it will provide any financial benefit to condominium corporations and their unit owners.
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Electric cars in condos: The debate begins
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in The Environment
A recent Toronto Star article has kicked off the debate over retrofitting older condo buildings to allow residents to charge electric vehicles. We add our two cents.
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City offers energy conservation assistance
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in News and Events, The Environment
Is your condo corporation interested in achieving greater energy savings? If so, check out the “TowerWise” program offered by the Toronto Atmospheric Fund, an agency of the City. News release attached.
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Rental buildings set to take the lead in smart sub-metering
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation, The Environment
A recent decision of the Ontario Energy Board gives landlords permission to install smart sub-metering in rental buildings and will probably result in the rental sector taking the lead in the smart sub-metering initiative. At the moment, it seems that residential tenants have greater rights than condo unit owners.
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New options for disposing of electronic waste
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in The Environment
A recent story in the Toronto Star summarizes a number of new options for the proper disposal of electronic waste such as computers, printers and televisions. With spring cleaning season now upon us, we offer a few tips to help encourage proper disposal of e-waste at your condominium.
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City and condo developer suggest amending Condo Act for green reasons
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Condominium Act, 1998, The Environment
An agency of the City of Toronto and a local condo developer made a joint submission to the Ontario Government on the Green Energy Act. They propose amendments to the Condominium Act that would seem to facilitate development of green buildings but would probably adversely affect consumer protection.
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The debate on energy audits for condo units – Round 1
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in The Environment
Today we take a critical look at the Ontario Governments proposal to mandate energy audits for all homes, including condominium units. Let the debate begin!
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Proposed Green Energy Act unveiled
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in Legislation & Regulation, The Environment
Some initial comments on the proposed Green Energy Act unveiled this week by the Ontario Government. We see challenges ahead.
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Nominate your condo for a Green Toronto Award
By Chris Jaglowitz on
Posted in News and Events, The Environment
Condominiums play an important role in making our city a greener place. Has your condo made a difference? Nominations for the 2009 Green Toronto Awards close on February 27.
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