Alexander First Nation’s community centre to benefit from energy efficient upgrades

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Alexander First Nation — The Social Development Centre in Alexander First Nation will be retrofitted to become a greener building thanks to the investment of over $678,000 from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, and Alexander First Nation Tribal Administrator, Colette Arcand, the Centre will receive energy efficient upgrades to help provide a better, more sustainable gathering space …

Toronto announces 8 participants in Deep Retrofit Challenge

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Toronto – City of Toronto announced the eight buildings participating in the Deep Retrofit Challenge (DRC), a competition-style program with up to $5 million in investment from Natural Resources Canada provided through its Green Infrastructure – Energy Efficient Buildings Program.  Through the DRC, grants of up to $500,000 will be awarded to each of the buildings, seven of which are …