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.
This report examines how policy can accelerate newly constructed emissions-neutral buildings in Edmonton.
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.
This year’s federal budget must consider how to help Canadians with the rising cost of living while continuing to take action on climate change to achieve net-zero emissions and reduce fossil fuel use, especially given our economy’s vulnerability to future price increases. Energy efficiency is a way to make progress on both affordability and climate objectives.
The federal government announced Greener Homes grants are winding down and hinted at future directions to support energy retrofits. Long-term consistent support for energy retrofits is needed.