Archive for the ‘DPoint Technologies’ Category

ERV’s and HRV’s: What’s the Difference?

DPoint's air exchange membrane filter for HVAC to keep humidity and heatIn the quest for more energy efficient and comfortable working and living spaces, dPoint Technologies has developed innovative solutions to conventional problems, playing a key role in redefining the HVAC industry (such as the recent project with Tridel). As building envelopes tighten, adequate ventilation continues to grow as one of the most pressing issues. Since the 1980’s, the phenomena of sick building syndrome has led to greater recognition of the need for proper airflow, both in quantity and quality. However, increased ventilation in buildings has a greater energy demand, and mitigating that cost is the purpose of ERV’s and HRV’s.

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The McKinsey Solution to Environmental Threats – Time to Listen Up!

Resource Revolution: Meeting the world’s energy, materials, food, and water needsIn a recently released McKinsey Global Institutes report entitled Resource Revolution: Meeting the world’s energy, materials, food, and water needs, the minds at McKinsey took a deep look into the state of the planet and have provided insights into how society can adjust to meet the needs of the growing population. This article discusses the McKinsey findings and features the GAE investee companies that are in line with this research.

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A Look Inside dPoint Technologies; Where What’s Inside Matters

DPoint air exchange membrane filter for HVAC to keep humidity and heat In a recent visit to the dPoint Technologies headquarters we were given the opportunity to walk through the facilities and get a step by step explanation of how dPoint’s membrane technology and energy recovery ventilation (ERV) exchangers for building HVAC systems (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) are designed and manufactured. Read on for a better understanding of why GreenAngel’s investment into dPoint Technologies is a winning one.

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dPoint – Saving You Money and the World at the Same Time

Logo of dPoint TechnologiesAccording to CanmetEnergy, a division of Natural Resources Canada, our homes and buildings “account for approximately 50% of all energy consumed in Canada”. Innovation in this industry is in high demand and institutions like the Canadian Federal Government, along with a number of privately held technology firms, are working tirelessly to make an impact. CanmetEnergy believes that “energy efficiency and load management are the first steps in setting the stage for [a] sustainable future”. And GreenAngel Energy is proud to have one of its investee companies helping do exactly that.

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