VANCOUVER – Telus said Tuesday it is accelerating deployment of its Smart Building technologies across Canada in an effort to support net-zero carbon emissions for businesses, including companies such as Arlington Street Investments and clothing company H&M.
Residential, commercial and public buildings account for 13 per cent of Canada’s direct greenhouse gas emissions, according to a 2022 discussion paper from Natural Resources Canada (NRC), cited in a Telus press release. The same NRC paper says 78 per cent of operational building emissions come from space and water heating equipment that burns fossil fuels, Telus notes.
“The adoption of Telus Smart Building and IoT solutions enables businesses to better monitor, control and optimize their energy usage, save money and provide an enhanced experience for their residents, employees and customers without requiring extensive equipment replacements,” the Telus release says.
The Telus Smart Building solutions focus on heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and lighting solutions, which integrated with existing building management systems, the release explains.
“A cloud-based platform gathers and analyzes energy data from various building systems, providing centralized monitoring and control,” the release reads. “For instance, a retail company can gain full visibility into their energy consumption at every store and warehouse through a single interface, allowing headquarters to identify stores with excessive consumption and implement targeted energy-saving measures or make adjustments remotely in real-time. The solution also offers proactive maintenance alerts and early detection of equipment issues to prevent costly breakdowns and ensure smooth operations.”
“Energy costs rank among the top operating expenses for businesses,” said Navin Arora, Telus executive vice-president and president of Telus Business Solutions, in the release. “With Telus Smart Building solutions, not only can we mitigate carbon emissions that contribute to global warming, we can also provide Canadian businesses with critical insights into their operational costs and energy efficiency, ultimately boosting net profit margins and helping them drive value for their employees, residents, customers and investors. Our mission is to enable businesses to thrive sustainably.”
“Our team looked throughout the entire market to find a fully integrated smart solution for our high profile urban multifamily projects to ensure that we not only met, but exceeded, our next level service commitment to our communities,” said Frank Lonardelli, founder and CEO of Calgary-based Arlington Street Investments. “I was extremely impressed with what we found to be the only turnkey smart home security technology with a fully automated and digital building solution offered through Telus. We are proud to be partnering with one of Canada’s greatest companies and brands.”
“It was important for us to find a partner whose values align with our own, as well as ensuring we have the right support to continue working towards our carbon neutral goal,” said Sierra Le Blanc, head of construction and facilities, H&M CA & US Midwest. “Sustainability is a major focus in our business and it’s critical we have solid, reputable partners like Telus to help us move the needle.”
