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05/28/2026

Manitoba is one of Canada’s sunniest provinces, but it hasn’t prioritized solar power as an electricity source.

The province says solar isn't reliable during the cold, dark winters when energy demand spikes. Here's what they're doing instead. 👇

Despite being one of Canada’s sunniest provinces, Manitoba has not made solar energy a major part of its electricity strategy. Instead, the province has historically relied on hydroelectricity to meet nearly all of its power needs. But growing electricity demand and the increasing impact of drough...

05/26/2026

Our utilities management services make operational sense.

We wade through the swamp of rates and regulation data and turn it into understandable forecasts.

Once you have a benchmark of where your energy SHOULD be, we can help you get there.

To optimize efficiency and profits, it's wise to consume energy in line with your organization's needs while operating it effectively.

05/25/2026

In the news: "Indigenous leadership and strong policy support have driven substantial progress in reducing reliance on costly diesel in remote communities over the last decade, yet fossil fuels still supply nearly half of all electricity and more than 80% of heat off-grid, finds new analysis by the Pembina Institute."

Latest Pembina Institute report shows Indigenous leadership and strong policy support are behind the progress - with more still to do.

05/22/2026

The "E" in ESG assesses your ecological footprint and the proactive measures you take to mitigate climate risk and manage resources across your entire operation.

We can help you strengthen E in your ESG. 🌿
Learn how.
https://solution105.com/services/esg/

05/21/2026

Last week, the federal government announced the long-awaited National Electricity Strategy with a bold goal to double Canada's electricity grid capacity by 2050.

There's a lot of good stuff in the strategy, but some issues weren't addressed.

This article does a great job summarizing it.
https://ow.ly/ktvu50Z1IO6

05/20/2026

Matt is the Tech Lead, responsible for overseeing IT development. That includes managing databases, creating websites and tools for clients and in-house use.

Matt started with Solution 105 nearly 12 years ago as the Tenant Submetering guy and has been a vital member of our team ever since. In that time, he’s transformed many cool ideas into fully functional tools for our clients and the company.

Learn more about Matt and the Solution 105 team at https://solution105.com/about-us/our-team/matt-cassady/

05/19/2026

To our colleagues in Calgary's building operations and management, and the commercial real estate industry, BOMA Canada is seeking board nominations for positions for BOMA Calgary members.

You can learn more here ➡️https://ow.ly/gZOM50Z0kZZ

05/15/2026

In the news: "Indigenous Clean Energy recently released a new report: Regenerative Energy 2026: A National Survey of Indigenous Clean Energy Leadership Across Canada. It shares the expanding role and impact of Indigenous leadership in the country’s renewable energy transition."

Indigenous Clean Energy recently released a new report: Regenerative Energy 2026: A National Survey of Indigenous Clean Energy Leadership Across Canada. It shares the expanding role and impact of Indigenous leadership in the country’s renewable energy transition. The report is compiled from data c...

05/14/2026

We are now seeing much better utility pricing for commercial users compared to residential users. Our team can help get the lowest electricity and gas rates for your business and buildings.

Contact us!
https://solution105.com/contact/

05/12/2026

BOMA BEST Sustainable is a proven building management tool that will help you reduce water use and waste, improve accessibility and equity, decarbonize, and navigate climate risk for your existing buildings.

We can help you through the certification process. Learn how at

Program certifies to cut environmental impact and boost building sustainability. Green-certified sites raise revenue, cut waste & conserve water.

05/11/2026

In the news: "Canada positioned for $200B clean energy boom, but faster approvals are needed according to a report from the Canadian Renewable Energy Association."

Read about it. ⬇️

  Canada has a major opportunity to attract up to $200 billion in clean energy investment over the next decade, according to the Canadian Renewable Energy Association. In its report, Watts at Stake, CanREA highlights Canada as a strong destination for renewable energy, thanks to its natural resourc...