Since 2000, the total emissions per unit floor area in Canadian buildings have decreased by about a quarter—this is good news. Overall, however, there has been a slight uptick in building sector emissions since 2005.
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.
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.
This briefing note delves into the critical role the federal government can play in advancing Mandatory Building Performance Standards (MBPS) in Canada. Authored by Sarah Riddell.
Efficiency Canada’s review of proposed changes to Canada’s National Model Codes. Authored by Brendan Haley.