Environmental Responsibility
INNOVATION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES
Starlight continuously implements innovative technology and management concepts that have a positive impact on the environment while improving comfort and quality of buildings.
Offsetting Peak Power Demands
Starlight is one of the first commercial building owners in Canada to use an energy storage system to help balance the power consumption during peak demands.
Building Automation Systems
Starlight manages over 150 Building Automation Systems to create a comfortable and consistent environment for residential and commercial tenants while achieving up to 30% lower consumption of electricity and gas. These systems control:
- HVAC units
- Lighting
- Boilers
- Water chillers
- Security and safety systems
Beehive Pollination Effort
11 Starlight properties in the Greater Toronto Area participate in pollination efforts to increase the honeybee population. With 15 active beehives, pollinator habitats have been created covering 311 square kilometers which are critical to allow plants to produce seeds, fruits and new plants.
