Efficiency for All
This report shows how federal investment in existing low-income energy efficiency programs can help achieve net-zero emissions and reduce energy poverty. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni and Brendan Haley.
Making a net-zero emissions building code by 2024 a reality
The federal government has committed to developing a net-zero emissions model building code for provincial/territorial adoption by 2024. Here’s how we can make this goal a reality.
How to launch a retrofit mission in the next federal budget
The federal government has a clear mandate to accelerate GHG reductions and create a net-zero emissions future. To do that, we need to retrofit almost every building in Canada to be highly energy efficient and to use zero-carbon energy sources.
Federal mandate letters signal changes to building codes, deep retrofits, and electric vehicles
The Prime Minister of Canada released the “mandate letters” to federal Ministers. Here are energy efficiency highlights from the letters, with some added context.
Want net-zero building codes in Canada? It’s time to create the Net-Zero Building Acceleration Fund
A Net-Zero Building Codes Acceleration Fund will further acceleration code adoption and compliance through support for market readiness for net-zero codes in provinces/territories and municipalities. Here’s more.