News archive
2010
IndEco updates its Canadian natural gas utilities’ DSM best practices report for the Canadian Gas Association
[2010/07/26]The reports identify the current state of natural gas DSM across Canada and identify several natural gas DSM best practices. [read more]
When rain barrels fly
[2010/06/04]IndEco is responsible for organizing the York Region rain barrel sales events for 2009, 2010, and 2011. On May 29th, the 2010 event was held at three locations in York Region. More than 3900 barrels were sold. [read more]
IndEco and The MEARIE Group partner to offer CDM Specialist Certificate Program
[24/04/2010]Seven CDM courses are being offered that, upon successful completion, will earn participants their MEARIE CDM Certification. [read more]
IndEco and partners save more than 400 million litres of water in York Region in 2009
[2010/04/14]Savings were accrued through a portfolio of programs that included toilet rebates, rain barrel subsidies, and installation of low-flow spray valves. [read more]
IndEco provides successful ERIP event for Welland Hydro
[2010/03/01]IndEco, along with our partner Finn Projects, provided a successful information session on the Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) for customers and channel partners of Welland Hydro on 9 December 2009. [read more]
The Canadian Gas Association publishes IndEco report on rate design options
[2010/02/19]The report analyses factors driving reductions in natural gas loads, and identifies and evaluates rate design options. [read more]
2009
Welcome to our new website
[2009/10/30]IndEco announces updates to its website [read more]
Happy Birthday IndEco—15 years old this month
[2009/10/07]IndEco was founded 15 years ago in October 1994. [read more]
Bill 21 - The Energy Conservation Responsibility Act, 2005 receives Royal Assent
[2009/10/07]Ontario Bill 21- The Energy Conservation Responsibility Act, 2005 stipulates that all public agencies in Ontario, such as municipalities may be required, by regulation, to prepare annual energy conservation plans. This article gives a brief overview of the requirements for these plans. [read more]
IndEco helps Barrie Hydro win PeakBuster Award
[2009/01/16]Barrie Hydro received one of eight PeakBuster Awards for exceeding the provincial average in reducing peak electricity demand at the time of greatest demand in 2008 as compared to 2007. [read more]
2008
Comprehensive energy management program at UHN achieves significant energy savings
[2008/12/02]In just its first year of implementation the IndEco designed and managed TLC program has resulted in a 4.6% reduction in electricity consumption, a 4.4% reduction in natural gas consumption and a 5,642.5 tonne reduction in CO2 equivalents at Toronto Western Hospital. [read more]
IndEco secures MW savings for ERIP 2007 that are double the target for the province.
[2008/02/11]In Fall 2007, IndEco delivered the Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) on behalf of 14 electric utilities in Southern and Western Ontario. The savings IndEco is responsible for achieving are greater than the target savings for the entire province. [read more]
2007
Heather Davidson-Meyn's paper on the Energy Drill Schools Program at AESP's 18th National Energy Services Conference & Expo
[2007/12/18]Heather Davidson-Meyn gave a presentation on a unique behavioural demand response program at the Association of Energy Services Professional's 18th National Energy Services Conference & Expo held on January 28 - 31 in Clearwater, Florida. [read more]
Now available: Heather Davidson-Meyn's presentation on the Energy Drill Schools Program at ESource 2007
[2007/10/23]You are invited to view Heather Davidson-Meyn's presentation on a unique behavioural demand response program called the Energy Drill Schools Program. Heather introduced the program at the ESource 2007 Forum, held on September 25 - 28 in Boulder, Colorado. [read more]
IndEco cited in the summer edition of "The Distributor"
[2007/07/13]In the June/July edition of "The Distributor", a publication of the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) David Collie, cites IndEco's May 2007 report on LDCs conservation efforts in 2006 in his "Message from the Chair". [read more]
2006
IndEco begins the development of the City of Toronto's Energy Plan.
[2006/12/11]IndEco was retained to begin work on the development of the Energy Plan for Toronto by the City of Toronto. The work on the Energy Plan that has been completed to date and the results of this work is outlined by IndEco in a report titled, "Report on the Development of the Energy Plan for Toronto." [read more]
IndEco welcomes new staff
[2006/04/21]David Heeney, president of IndEco, welcomes Victoria Farmer and Heather Davidson-Meyn to the IndEco team. [read more]
Bill 21 - The Energy Conservation Responsibility Act, 2005 receives Royal Assent
[2006/03/23]Ontario Bill 21- The Energy Conservation Responsibility Act, 2005 stipulates that all public agencies in Ontario, such as municipalities may be required, by regulation, to prepare annual energy conservation plans. This article gives a brief overview of the requirements for these plans. [read more]
2005
OPA 'Certificate of Recognition' awarded to Milton Hydro Energy Drill Program
[2005/08/15]Milton Hydro has received a certificate of recognition, from the Ontario Power Authority, for its innovative Energy Drill Program, which is being piloted with IndEco's assistance. This is the first certificate awarded by the OPA under its new Electricity Conservation Challenge. [read more]
IndEco designs award winning low-income residential energy efficiency program
[29/07/2005]Brantford Power received the 2005 EDA Annual Innovations Award under the Customer Service Category for the Conserving Homes program, a third tranche funded conservation and demand management program. IndEco, along with Share the Warmth and Brantford Power, designed the Conserving Homes program specifically designed to be accessible to meet the needs of low-income households, both renters and homeowners, in the City of Brantford [read more]
IndEco helps Milton Hydro pilot the Energy Drill Program™
[2005/06/23]This article describes an innovative demand response pilot program underway in Milton. IndEco is managing the pilot, on behalf of Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. [read more]
2004
Milton Hydro and Brantford Power conservation and demand management plans receive final approval from the Ontario Energy Board
[2004/12/11]Conservation and demand management plans for Milton Hydro and Brantford Power received final approval today from the Ontario Energy Board in an oral decision released shortly after final argument on the plans [read more]
Milton Hydro gets approval for its DSM plan
[2004/10/19]Milton Hydro's DSM plan has received approval from the Ontario Energy Board. It is the first DSM plan to be approved for an electric local distribution company in Ontario. [read more]
Milton Hydro submits first electricity DSM plan to OEB
[2004/06/30]Milton Hydro has filed a 2004 DSM Plan prepared by IndEco and Milton Hydro staff with the Ontario regulatory agency and sought approval to begin making investments immediately in energy efficiency, load management, and demand reduction. Components of the plan are described, and the full plan may be downloaded. [read more]
Changes to the Ontario energy market hold promise for conservation, renewables and distributed generation
[2004/04/15]The Ontario Minister of Energy, Dwight Duncan, today delivered a key speech announcing the Ontario government's proposals for moving forward. Many energy efficiency, renewable energy, distributed generation and other energy initiatives IndEco has been working on with our clients and partners have met barriers relating to the uncertainty in the regulatory and market frameworks within which these would occur. The speech marks a step towards eliminating these barriers, but many of the details remain to be seen over the coming months. [read more]
2000
Benchmarking information technology solutions for environment, health & safety
[2000/09/26]Report on a NAEM workshop on benchmarking information technology solutions for environment, health & safety. At the workshop, a survey of EHS information technology solutions in participating firms was presented, and barriers, keys to success, and drivers were discussed. Some of the major conclusions included the benefits of involving users in designing the systems, and the need for EHS staff to better integrate with the rest of their corporation, and to be better at making the case for the initiatives they propose. [read more]
Benchmarking information technology solutions for environment, health & safety
[2000/09/26]Report on a NAEM workshop on benchmarking information technology solutions for environment, health & safety. At the workshop, a survey of EHS information technology solutions in participating firms was presented, and barriers, keys to success, and drivers were discussed. Some of the major conclusions included the benefits of involving users in designing the systems, and the need for EHS staff to better integrate with the rest of their corporation, and to be better at making the case for the initiatives they propose. [read more]
GLOBE 2000 delegates confirm that embracing the environment makes sound business sense
[2000/08/01]At GLOBE 2000 in March, corporate leaders explored the interaction between business and the environment, recognizing that this connection is now tangible, and competitive advantage will be lost if the environment is not a key component of business strategy. Three main issues were highlighted at GLOBE 2000: environmental performance is critical to business success, partnerships between business and government are crucial, and finally, business must join the fight against global climate change. [read more]