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Our resources are limited and need to be responsibly managed if they are to be sufficient enough to meet the needs of future generations. Current efforts to reduce energy consumption and develop renewable energy sources are making great strides towards conserving our natural resources.
The Energy Conservation Award rewards successful, measurable improvements in operation or production processes that reduce consumption. These includes comprehensive and formalized policies, programs, systems and procedures that reach beyond compliance with municipal, provincial or federal regulations.
James Ramesbottom
James Ramesbottom has been instrumental in implementing sustainable environmental initiatives at the Wilmar Court Seniors’ Residence. His efforts have led to significant reductions in energy consumption as well as community building with the involvement of the tenants. This has set a great example for other seniors’ residences and social housing in terms of achieving energy efficiency, maintaining a green lifestyle and carrying out sustainability practices.
Upper Broadview Suites
Upper Broadview Suites is a 32-unit rental apartment building located at 849 Broadview Avenue. The building dates from 1930, and the owners have implemented environmental initiatives that have reduced waste as well as gas, electricity and water consumption. The building was a pilot project for the green bin program in apartments, and has been recognized for its waste minimization as well as being a bicycle-friendly building.
South Kingsway Village
Condominium residents at 20 & 22 Southport Street, also known as South Kingsway Village, conceived, developed, led and managed a series of energy-conservation initiatives. The most recent include the sealing of their building envelope and an energy-efficient-appliance program, leveraging the purchasing power of owners. They have also shared their framework with the larger condominium community across Canada.
Photos: Left: James Ramesbottom, upper right: Upper Broadview Suites, lower right: South Kingsway Village.
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Judges
Ian Hamilton, Ryerson University
Monica Kuhn, Architect
Peter Love, Ontario Power Authority
Angelo Poto, Toronto Water
Dathe Wong, Stantec Consulting & Stantec Architecture.
Read about the other Green Toronto winners:
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/OurWorld/toronto-green-community/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/OurWorld/green-toronto-environmental/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/HomeGarden/green-toronto-design/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/Business/green-toronto-green-roof/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/HealthNutrition/green-toronto-health/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/Business/green-toronto-leadership/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/Business/green-toronto-market/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/OurWorld/green-toronto-water/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/Family/green-toronto-youth/
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/Business/green-toronto-hunter/
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