Abrupt cancellations of federal programs intensify market volatilities and create a disruptive stop-start pattern. A new policy agenda should be guided by transformative goals and predictable investment.
Energy efficiency deserves to be treated as a nationbuilding project—one that the federal government should lead.
This letter constitutes Efficiency Canada’s comments on the proposal to amend O. Reg. 509/18 (Energy and Water Efficiency – Appliances and Products) (“Efficiency Regulation”), made under the Electricity Act, 1998, to harmonize the efficiency standards for five products through rolling incorporation by reference to Natural
Resources Canada (NRCan) standards.
Retrofitting existing homes and buildings strengthens the economy while cutting emissions, accelerates housing delivery while lowering costs, and builds a skilled workforce.
Member of Parliament Eric St-Pierre introduced a motion to officially recognize National Energy Efficiency Day in Canada.
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