Posted: August 09, 2017
Tagged As:
Asset Management,
Electric Vehicles,
Electricity,
Energy,
Energy Bills,
Fleet Management,
GHG Emissions
If you are purchasing an electric vehicle, be it for personal use or for your municipal fleet, there's a few key pieces of information you ought to know about. Get up to speed on need to know information about electric vehicle charging.
Posted: August 02, 2017
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Asset Management,
Investments,
LAS Programming,
Legislation & Regulation,
Risk Management
The One Investment Program provides consistently strong rates of return across its four portfolios and High Interest Savings Accounts (HISA), while simplifying the process for investors. From short-term parking of funds to long-term investing for future infrastructure and everything in between, there’s an investment option for every municipal need.
Posted: July 26, 2017
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About LAS,
LAS Programming
Municipal staff often fill a wide range of jobs and responsibilities, leaving little time to be proactive or investigate efficiencies in operations. That's precisely why LAS was created in 1992. Discover the many ways in which LAS assists Ontario municipalities, and where we draw inspiration from. Your municipality might hold the key to the next new LAS service!
Posted: July 19, 2017
Tagged As:
Electricity,
Energy,
Energy Bills,
Energy Planning,
Streetlights
Each year around time LAS fields questions about electricity rate increases as it relates to municipal budgeting for the upcoming year. Many municipalities look for a simple percentage increase, but that doesn't tell the whole story. Learn how to create a usage-based electricity budget and how this approach can be more useful to municipalities than simply accounting for a cost increase.
Posted: July 12, 2017
Tagged As:
Legislation & Regulation,
Municipal Infrastructure,
Risk Management
Failing to actively manage the associated risks of municipal facilities built for public use can result in unnecessary and costly liabilities for the municipality. Frank Cowan Company and Shillingtons LLP have developed this 12-Step guide to help municipalities identify and manage risks with such facilities.
Posted: July 05, 2017
Tagged As:
Energy,
Energy Planning,
GHG Emissions,
LAS Programming,
LED,
Recreational Lighting
LED technology is at a point where it can be used in almost any application. If your municipality is looking for ways to reduce electricity consumption and operational costs, consider the business case for an LED lighting upgrade from LAS.
Posted: June 28, 2017
Tagged As:
Asset Management,
Investments
Investing as an individual can be tricky enough. Investing as a municipality can be downright complicated. Learn how each of the One Investment Program’s four portfolios and high interest savings account (HISA) can simplify your investments by matching the intended investment duration to the right portfolio.
Posted: June 21, 2017
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Home and Auto,
LAS Programming
Did you know that in addition to helping Ontario municipalities Save Money, Make Money & Build Capacity, LAS can also help you, the individual, save money? If you're a municipal staff member or elected official, you're eligible for the LAS Home & Auto Insurance Program! A simple phone call could save you up to 25% on your personal home and automobile insurance.
Posted: June 14, 2017
Tagged As:
Asset Management,
Climate Change,
Electric Vehicles,
Electricity,
Energy,
Fleet Management,
GHG Emissions
While the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EV) are clear, the financial considerations surrounding their purchase can be a little hazy. Explore the up front and ongoing financial considerations in buying an EV and their impact on municipal fleets.
Posted: June 07, 2017
Tagged As:
Electricity,
Energy Bills,
Streetlights
In previous LAS blog posts we've looked at the various components of an electricity bill, covering both the basics of a bill and the commodity portion of the bill. This week, we explore the lesser known delivery section of a Hydro One bill.