Provincial and Territorial Tiered Energy Code Adoption Landscape
To make new buildings climate-ready and affordable, provinces and territories should use the tiered code framework as intended by graduating to higher levels of building performance.
Public Review of Proposed Changes to the 2020 National Model Codes
The National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) and the National Building Code (NBC) make up the foundation for Canada’s first national tiered energy codes. These model codes, alongside the National Fire Code, National Farm Buildings Codes, and National Plumbing Code, are developed on a five-year cycle. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.
Canada’s Housing Plan helps low-income Canadians reduce costs with energy efficiency
Canada’s Housing Plan announcement includes funding for a Greener Homes Affordability Program targeted to “low-to-median” income Canadians.
Why Canada Should Phase Out Fuel Oil for Space and Water Heating
Fuel oil is Canada’s most polluting way of heating buildings and water. All new systems should use a more energy-efficient alternative.
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This report uses qualitative user-profiles and associated evidence from academic and grey literature and Canadian Census data to unpack lived experiences of energy poverty.