The Ontario government is investing over $600,000 to help 390 young people from underrepresented backgrounds train for and secure apprenticeships. The funding will open doors to careers in the plumbing, steam fitting, electrical, elevator mechanic and refrigeration trades through programs delivered by Hammer Heads, a non-profit organization that supports underprivileged youth from the Greater Toronto […]
Read more »Author: Jennifer Cittadini, Advisor, Affordable Housing Program Design, Enbridge GasEnergy is typically the largest controllable cost for affordable housing providers and the biggest barrier to making energy-efficiency improvements is usually budget constraints. With Enbridge Gas incentives, affordable housing providers and eligible private market-rate buildings can receive up to $200,000* for upgrades. Enbridge Gas Energy Solutions […]
Read more »Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to HRAI or to the Canadian HVACR Industry?HRAI honours members and stakeholders with 4 distinguished awards annually, and is looking for nominees for this year’s Warren Heeley Environmental Award, Life Member Award and Merit Award. Last year our award recipients included:President’s Award: Sandy Barber, Lennox […]
Read more »Used by Canadian gas and propane industry workers across the country, CSA B149.1:20, Natural gas and propane installation code, provides guidance for the safe installation of appliances, equipment, components, and accessories where gas is used for fuel purposes.The Code outlines the requirements in technical language that, at times, may be complex. To help gas technicians, […]
Read more »Natural gas is commonly used as a source of energy for space and water heating. Consisting mainly of methane, the burning of natural gas releases less carbon dioxide per unit of energy than other fossil fuels. To further reduce emissions from the use of natural gas, many utility companies around the world consider introducing renewable […]
Read more »Poor indoor air quality in health care facilities can adversely impact patients’ and staff’s health, comfort, and productivity. Inappropriately designed, installed, or maintained HVAC systems might contribute to longer hospital stays and complications for patients, and excessive energy consumption.CSA Group’s virtual, instructor-led course will provide you with an overview of the HVAC systems and walk […]
Read more »The COVID-19 pandemic prevented many Ontarians from gaining and maintaining skills required for jobs in skilled trades. That includes learning about requirements of technical standards and staying up to date on their latest updates.With support from the Ontario Government, CSA Group is now providing access to several online courses to residents of the province. Gas […]
Read more »Contractors DivisionWeather Tech Heating & Cooling Inc. located in West St. Paul, MB. For more information, please visit their website at www.weather-tech.net or contact Steve DeVries at weatherman@mymts.net or (204) 799-4926.Bradley Caldwell located in Windsor, NS. For more information, please contact Bradley Caldwell at brad.nvent@gmail.com or (902) 791-1235.
Read more »HVACR contractors have long been in the business of helping customers solve problems relating to comfort, managing costs and managing health risks. Going forward, the new challenge contractors will face – driven by Canada’s commitment to transition to a net zero carbon economy by 2050 – will be how to help their customers lower carbon […]
Read more »A committee of industry professionals, including designers, contractors, manufacturers, new home builders, instructors, building officials and industry association representatives, has been hard at work reviewing the current HRAI Residential Air System Design Manual. The committee meets bi-weekly to discuss current regulations and best practices, making recommendations for changes that will continue to keep the reference […]
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