Posted: November 01, 2017
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LAS Programming,
Municipal Infrastructure,
Sewer & Water Line Warranty
Homeowners insurance can safeguard a house from theft, fire, and even natural disasters. But insurance generally only covers the physical structure of the home and the contents inside of it. What about the underground infrastructure that connects the home to municipal water and sewer lines? Discover how LAS' Sewer & Water Line Warranty Service can save your residents thousands should these critical lines fail.
Posted: October 25, 2017
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Energy,
Energy Bills,
Energy Planning,
Natural Gas
LAS recently notified its Natural Gas Program Members of the upcoming price change effective November 1, 2017. In addition to providing pricing information for the upcoming program year, the announcement also provided a preliminary estimate for the November 2018 price. Discover how these rates will affect your municipal budget moving forward.
Posted: October 18, 2017
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Electricity,
Energy,
Energy Bills,
Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plans,
Energy Planning,
LED,
Recreational Lighting
The City of Peterborough recently made use of the LAS Recreation Facility Lighting Service “to reduce energy consumption and reduce maintenance costs while increasing the lighting efficiency." This case study explores two facilities that underwent upgrades and their associated energy and cost savings.
Posted: October 11, 2017
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Digital,
Government,
Legislation & Regulation,
Technology
Open data. Social media. Automated vehicles. IoT. Blockchain. AI. Once thought of as science fiction, these are now very real advancements emerging at a relentless pace. For municipal governments to succeed in this environment, they must continue to reimagine processes and service delivery, while being responsive and innovative when engaging with citizens.
Posted: October 04, 2017
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Group Benefits,
LAS Programming
A well-designed group benefits plan offers employees the protection they deserve and can make your workplace an attractive and satisfying place to work. Without one, your organization may be selling itself short. Discover the benefits of offering a Group Benefits plan to your employees.
Posted: September 27, 2017
Tagged As:
LAS Programming,
Sewer & Water Line Warranty
You'd never know it from the weather, but winter is right around the corner. Find out how providing your residents with an optional Service Line Warranties of Canada warranty could save them time and money when it comes to thawing frozen water laterals.
Posted: September 20, 2017
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Electricity,
Energy
Earlier this summer LAS sat down with the Ontario Energy Board to get some answers to common questions about their role in Ontario's energy market, including Hydro One's application for a distribution rate increase.
Posted: September 13, 2017
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Energy,
GHG Emissions,
Natural Gas,
Waste Management
Renewable Natural Gas provides an environmentally responsible solution to diverting organic waste from landfill while producing stable, clean, renewable fuel to heat buildings and fuel vehicle fleets. Discover how municipalities across Canada are making use of RNG and what opportunities might exist for you municipality.
Posted: September 06, 2017
Tagged As:
Energy,
Training
Each individual in your organization is constantly making energy-purchasing decisions. Discover how simple, actionable messages can inspire and motivate employees to make changes in their daily tasks to achieve 3-5% in energy savings.
Posted: August 30, 2017
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Asset Management,
Municipal Infrastructure,
Roads Assessment
Today's municipalities face an aging infrastructure alongside increasing operational costs, yet budgets consistently fall short in addressing infrastructure needs. Discover why the "worst roads first" approach to road maintenance isn’t always the best, and how better data can lead to improved maintenance strategies that lower costs over the long-term.