Efficiency Canada supports Nova Scotia’s re-introduction of the Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act (EGSPA) with new goals and targets that extend beyond 2020. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Yesterday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau released the fall economic statement. The major theme of the statement was the need to make progress for a more equal and sustainable Canada, while grappling with concerns about economic competitiveness with recent US corporate tax cuts and international volatility.
Repeal of Green Energy Act leaves out home energy labelling
This landmark study demonstrates why energy efficiency can be Canada’s “first fuel”. The energy we save could account for more than 40% of Canada’s energy needs by 2050 if we start prioritizing new policies that improve energy efficiency today.
The top guideline in the plan recognizes “energy efficiency as a priority energy source”. This post reviews some energy efficiency highlights in the plan and the next regulatory approval stages.