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ATLANTA (Nov. 21, 2018) – Sheila J.
Hayter, P.E. 2018-2019 ASHRAE president, and Darryl K. Boyce, P.Eng.,
2018-2019 ASHRAE president-elect, testified before the Standing
Committee on Natural Resources at the House of Commons of Canada on
Tuesday, Nov. 20.
The committee is currently studying economic opportunities for energy
efficiency in Canada. ASHRAE provided testimony focused on the
technical tools, standards and guidelines it develops that can help
government – and the private sector – deliver on energy efficiency and
building performance.
During the hearing, Hayter highlighted how ASHRAE resources can help
drive sound energy policy, and aid Canada in its development of a
nationwide net-zero energy building code, which it aims to complete by
2030, with all provinces and territories adopting and implementing it
by 2040.
Hayter shared that ASHRAE is reviewing its existing portfolio of
standards to determine the best way to create a zero-energy building
standard and would happily share the Society’s knowledge in the area.
“ASHRAE is honored to have had the opportunity to testify before the
Standing Committee on Natural Resources,” said Hayter. “We take immense
pride in being invited into these important discussions while we work
as a Society to spearhead the efforts toward building a new energy
future. As Canada moves toward a smart grid, we welcome the opportunity
to continue sharing our technical expertise to ensure this transition
is done effectively and efficiently, and to also assist in providing
the tools, resources, and knowledge to ensure proper operation of
buildings in this new paradigm.”
During his testimony, Boyce passionately articulated the importance of
optimizing the performance of Canada’s existing buildings, sharing that
every $1 million invested in energy efficiency results in $3 to $4
million in economic growth, according to the Pembina Institute. Boyce
also emphasized the need to focus on building operations to ensure
optimal performance.
“Optimizing Canada’s existing buildings and ensuring effective building
operations are key to meeting Canada’s energy and climate commitments,”
said Boyce. “Investments in these buildings can also generate solid
economic benefits for those who own, operate, live and work in these
buildings – and ASHRAE has the resources and tools to help achieve
those benefits.”
Boyce particularly pointed out the following tools as resources well-equipped to help Canada achieve its goals.
To read the entire testimony, please click this link.
About ASHRAE
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being
through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society
and its more than 56,000 members worldwide focus on building systems,
energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and
sustainability. Through research, standards writing, publishing,
certification and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built
environment today. For more information, visit www.ashrae.org/news and connect on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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