Misplaced Faith in the HRTO:10 years Ostracized Saturday, March 26, 2022, was 10 years since I signed a deal with Horizon Utilities in the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO). It has been an ordeal. It has affected my employment for 12 years, and this was after I resigned from my position with Horizon Utilities …
The Divisible Invisible Indigenous Just finished re-recording and editing “Systemic Injustice” with a studio mic. It is in Latino and Native American Film Festival starting April 22, 2022. And it will be in the First Nations Film and Video Festival in Skokie, IL, airing on May 8. It is painful watching Indigenous people being so easily …
Weakness in the Face of Racism The siege of Ottawa shows that Canada refuses to stand up to White Supremacist Racism. This reluctance is pretty disappointing for most Canadians to watch. It is something I experienced in the human rights tribunal. It is hard for people watch the Ottawa Police refusing to arrest protestors, and …
“Systemic Injustice” Special Prize It is was fulfilling to have my documentary “Systemic Injustice” win a Special Prize at the Paladino d’Oro Sport Film Festival. It was a hard slog getting it done with zero support from any arts funding vehicle in Canada but it was completed. A second university professor is interested in including …
“Systemic Injustice” Special Prize It is was fulfilling to have my documentary “Systemic Injustice” win a Special Prize at the Paladino d’Oro Sport Film Festival. It was a hard slog getting it done with zero support from any arts funding vehicle in Canada but it was completed. A second university professor is interested in including …
“Systemic Injustice” Nomination It is still exciting to have my documentary “Systemic Injustice” accepted into the Paladino d’Oro Sport Film Festival. It was a hard slog getting it done with zero support from any arts funding vehicle in Canada. Just finished the film poster pictured and lining up travel for the festival this week. If …
Light Color Complicated Benefits Switching to daylight lights makes lit areas seem brighter with the same lighting power, and therefore, should offer significant cost savings. Lights that are more similar to the sun appear brighter and improve your vision. But making the switch to bluer colors is not automatic. There is more to the issue …
Measurement & Verification of Energy Savings The completion of an incentive application for a custom energy savings project can be time-consuming. The final requirement, the measurement and verification plan or M&V plan often leaves applicants at a loss. But relax, the M&V plan is not that complicated and should be an energy project manager’s best …
Reducing Peak Demand Variable frequency or variable speed drives have a great ability to reduce energy costs. The drives work by slowing the speed of electric motors to meet variable demand. Savings are dependent on the variability of the load serviced by the electric motor. But in general, if you run a motor at half …
Reducing Peak Demand Things are going to be quite hot over the next couple of days. There are things you can do to reduce the load on your air conditioner. Cool your house to a lower setting at night. Close your blinds Increase the AC temperature during the day Avoid using appliances that add heat …