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.
Addressing energy efficiency and resilience in new construction is one of the best actions the City of Mississauga can take to realize it’s goal of becoming a net-zero community. Authored by Kevin Lockhart
An exploration of the intersection between energy poverty, housing and vulnerability, particularly in the Canadian context. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni.
In this report, we consider the federal government’s role in advancing commercial building decarbonization at scale, using Mandatory Building Performance Standards. Authored by Sharane Simon.
This policy brief provides a background on appliance and equipment standards in Canada, discusses proposed Canadian and U.S. standards, and international best practices for efficiency standards of several product categories in the forthcoming Amendment 18, and some that NRCan could implement via future amendments. The brief highlights opportunities for Canada to demonstrate leadership by adopting standards that go beyond U.S. regulations, in reflection of our colder climate and energy policy priorities. Authored by Sarah Riddell
This report examines how policy can accelerate newly constructed emissions-neutral buildings in Edmonton. Authored by Brenda Heelan Powell, Kevin Lockhart, Jason Unger, and Robyn Webb.
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