The Steam box: A (Re)Discovered Technology to Optimize Paper Production

April 1, 2025 | Éric Émond 2 min.

Paper manufacturing is an energy-intensive process, especially at the drying stage. But when used properly, a well-calibrated steam box can reduce the amount of energy needed to dry the paper and even speed up the process. In this article, you’ll learn how...

Jewish General Hospital: 15 Years of Energy Efficiency Excellence

April 1, 2025 | Donald Beverly 3 min.

In the institutional environment, as elsewhere, energy efficiency is an increasingly important strategy for reducing energy bills and the carbon footprint of buildings, while preserving the well-being of their occupants. Some organizations have understood this for a long time, like Montréal’s...

Energy Transition: Montréal Sets an Example by Decarbonizing Municipal Buildings

April 1, 2025 | Pierre-Olivier Nadeau and Martin Brière-Provencher 4 min.

The City of Montréal’s 2020–2030 Climate Plan has an ambitious target: to bring its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. To get there, the City is working on five areas, one of...