Sustainability Magazine August 2019 | Page 131

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131 investigation including discussions regarding a unified display portal ( single pane of glass view ) with key stakeholders to determine the best solution for the City of Brampton . “ The hope with a unified display is that building operators will have an easier time managing the control of many different buildings , improve energy performance and increase occupant comfort .” With an energy performance and modelling background to ensure buildings meet targets , including energy performance targets under the LEED building rating system , Liang
has brought his experience to bear on properties in Brampton , and one of the major potential energy efficiency improvements comes from heating . “ When you look at the energy and emissions pie chart of a building , especially in an Ontario , Canada context , much of it is from heating since we ’ re burning fossil fuels for eight months a year . That is a major consideration for us because it applies to both of our objectives : to reduce energy use while also reducing our emissions . The focus for the next five years – the term of the City ’ s
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