Learning from the Woodside Ferry Terminal retrofit
A municipal building retrofit offers practical lessons in moving from plans to operating improvements.
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News, analysis and perspectives on the projects, technologies and policies shaping our region.
Coverage of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador by David Brushett, P.Eng. Explore solar, battery storage, electrification, district energy and energy management. Archive articles retain their original publication dates.
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Building renewal at the Halifax Common
A construction-stage view of a public recreation facility.
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HalifACT: connecting climate goals with building action
Municipal climate objectives become tangible through decisions about buildings and infrastructure.
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Making energy learning hands-on
A historical photograph of an outdoor demonstration with young participants.
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An electric ice resurfacer at St. Margaret’s Centre
Specialized equipment offers another practical setting for electrification beyond passenger vehicles.
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Learning from district cooling at ASHRAE
An industry visit connects building professionals with district cooling infrastructure.
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Ragged Lake bus depot: improving a round-the-clock facility
A historical HRM case study in demand-controlled ventilation, LED lighting and energy monitoring.
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How HRM reduced heating-oil use in municipal buildings
A historical look at municipal oil reduction and the difference between achieved savings and future targets.
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Rooftop solar on municipal buildings in Dartmouth
A historical municipal solar layout illustrates the importance of planning around the roof and building.
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Cogswell district energy: planning the connections
A historical plan shows how an energy centre and distribution network connect a developing neighbourhood.
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Solar in municipal building design
A public washroom concept illustrates the integration of rooftop solar into a small municipal facility.
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The power of the people: energy recovery through anaerobic digestion
Wastewater and organic-material treatment can create opportunities to recover useful energy.
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Falling battery costs change the planning picture
Lower storage cost assumptions and higher gas costs are reshaping the relative economics of Nova Scotia’s resource options.
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