Update to the Green Development Standards
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
Energy Poverty, Housing and Vulnerability in Canada
An exploration of the intersection between energy poverty, housing and vulnerability, particularly in the Canadian context. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni.
Driving Climate Action
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.
Advancing Canadian Appliance and Equipment Standards
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
Policy Tools for Achieving Energy Efficient and Emissions Neutral Buildings in Edmonton
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.
Response to the Request for Written Comments and Submissions on British Columbia’s Highest Efficiency Equipment Standards (HEES) for Space and Water Heating – Point of Sale Regulations
We are writing to express support for the proposed British Columbia Highest Efficiency Equipment Standards (HEES) for Space and Water Heating – Point of Sale Regulations. The proposed regulations are feasible and timely, are in alignment with leading U.S. states, and demonstrate leadership in Canadian provincial climate and energy policy. Authored by Sarah Riddell, Matt Malinowski, James Gaede and Brendan Haley.