When famed innovator Elon Musk purchased the USA-based SolarCity earlier this year, it was hardly his first notable foray into sustainable tech. At the helm of electric automaker Tesla, Musk’s vision was what drove many Americans towards considering a fully electric motor for their next car – not only as a greener purchase, but a […]
Electric Car Charging Now Available at Living Group’s Head Office
TORONTO – To help better serve our customers and reduce the Living Group of Companies’ environmental footprint as an organization, the Company is pleased to unveil two new electric vehicle charging outlets at its Head Office, 8 Steelcase Road West in Markham. Located at the rear of the building, the charging station is powered by […]
Electric Car Parking: Not Just for Houses
GTA high-rise developers incorporate charging stations into new developments GREATER TORONTO – When Minto Westside launched back in 2015, it offered an unusual incentive for buyers: the first 20 to purchase parking spaces with electric vehicle chargers, would receive a free Nissan Leaf with their purchase. Minto, a long-time national leader in building sustainability, knew […]
Your Green Home: Understanding the LEED Certification Process
GTA REAL ESTATE – In many of our recent articles such as last week’s South Core Neighbourhood Profile, we have frequently mentioned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program. With so many new development projects striving to attain LEED certification, it’s natural to wonder about what makes this program so popular. What […]