Meeting Canada’s 2050 greenhouse gas emission goals requires significant efforts to scale decarbonization in existing homes. This discussion paper explores practical policies that support HVAC and home performance businesses, emphasizing their essential role in this transition. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni, Brendan Haley, and Carol Mass.
We recommend the federal government provide funding in the amount of $6.5 billion over four years to expand and reorient the Smart Renewables and Electrification
Program (SREPs) towards demand side energy solutions like energy efficiency. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Energy poverty and housing vulnerability are critical issues affecting many Canadians. This report provides policy and program recommendations to unlock Canada’s capacity to alleviate energy poverty, reduce emissions, improve housing quality and achieve better health outcomes for all Canadians, with an emphasis on targeting programs for those who need them the most. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni, Brendan Haley, and Laura Tozer.
The Energy Poverty Data Map: User Guide introduces an interactive map designed to visualize energy poverty and vulnerability across Canada.
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. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni and Brendan Haley.
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.
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