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Understand the Eco Efficiency Program
1. A 30-minute onboarding call to better understand what to expect from the program and to provide some baseline data for the assessment
2. An onsite assessment to identify Energy, Water and Waste reduction opportunities, with findings summarized in a report
3. An 30-minute call to review the findings of the assessment
4. A one-year subscription to EcoBase Carbon Software to help you calculate your carbon footprint
5. Training and resources, such as a toolkit and workshops, to help you implement recommendations and guide you through calculating your footprint
Watch this 2 minute video to better understand the process.
Biosphere Commitment Program - Eco Efficiency Toolkit
30 minute onboarding call
Before On-site Assessment
Share your utility bills with TOTA Energy Analyst (only if required)
Book assessment date
Store 2-days worth of garbage and recycling
Assessment Date
One assessor will do a 60-90 minute walkthrough for energy and water audit (1 employee from your organization required)
Another assessor will complete the waste audit within 4 hours (no staff from your organization required)
After Assessment
Receive a summary report within 6 weeks of the assessment date
Follow-up meeting to review findings & recommendations
Tools and resources to support implementation if required
Learn How To Measure Your Carbon Footprint
Improve operational efficiencies and reduce Energy costs
TOTA Energy Analyst
Thivya holds a master’s degree in Clean Energy Engineering from UBC and she is passionate about energy efficiency & renewable energy solutions. She works with tourism businesses in the Thompson Okanagan to help them understand their energy consumption and identify opportunities to reduce their utility bills.
Thivya also manages TOTA’s complimentary energy assessments for tourism businesses and conducts energy and water usage analysis for Biosphere Committed Businesses participating in the Eco Efficiency Program.