I can’t believe that it’s been a year since we launched Efficiency Canada at Carleton University.   While the time has flown by, looking back we recognize how much we have accomplished in 2019 - our first full year of operation. From mobilizing the sector through...

New Research shows energy efficiency employs 436,000 workers in Canada. More than oil and gas extraction or telecommunications.   The numbers are in.  Two major reports have officially established the energy efficiency sector as a top job creator in North...

We’re looking for ten people to help organize in support of energy efficiency, Alberta's lowest cost fuel source. Last night’s election results mean there will be a change in government in Alberta. As emphasized by some media stories, this could have profound...

Today, the Ontario government released its annual budget. One thing that might be missed is that the government has failed to deliver on a promise to support electricity conservation made in its election platform. 

While we recognize that there are many important players and events in Canada’s energy efficiency industry, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight a few of the standouts that have happened over the last twelve months. 2018 has been a year of extremes for...

On November 29th the new government of Ontario released a new environment plan. It discusses issues such as land conservation and solid waste reduction.

Yesterday, Finance Minister Bill Morneau released the fall economic statement. The major theme of the statement was the need to make progress for a more equal and sustainable Canada, while grappling with concerns about economic competitiveness with recent US corporate...

Ottawa - Efficiency Canada’s Executive Director made the following statements in reaction to the federal government’s announcement on carbon pricing:   “We are pleased to see the potential for some of the carbon pricing proceeds used to support energy savings in...