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.
Our consolidated pre-consultation comment submissions regarding Amendment 19 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations. Authored by Sarah Riddell.
This submission constitutes Efficiency Canada’s comments on Natural Resources
Canada’s (NRCan) June 2024 pre-publication consultation for Amendment 18 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations. Authored by Sarah Riddell.
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.
The federal government released its Canada Green Buildings Strategy. The strategy recognizes that green buildings are affordable, healthy, and climate-resilient. Yet, to deliver on this promising future, the strategy needs to include new public investments or clear regulatory pathways.
On June 10, 2024, the Canada Electricity Advisory Council publicly released its Final Report, Powering Canada: A blueprint for success. The Council is an independent body of 19 electricity sector leaders created shortly after the 2023 federal budget to advise the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada.
As Canadian jurisdictions increasingly consider adopting MBPS, practical tools like this roadmap aim to assist policymakers in allocating resources, streamlining decision-making processes, and implementing MBPS more effectively.
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