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.
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.
Wind down of Greener Home grants shows need for a consistent strategy
The federal government announced Greener Homes grants are winding down and hinted at future directions to support energy retrofits. Long-term consistent support for energy retrofits is needed.
Statement in response to the federal government’s energy affordability announcement
Efficiency Canada has long emphasized the need for a national low-income energy efficiency strategy.
Toronto Moving Ahead on Building Performance Standards: What You Need to Know
Toronto is joining other major North American cities in mandating building performance standards.