Abrupt cancellations of federal programs intensify market volatilities and create a disruptive stop-start pattern. A new policy agenda should be guided by transformative goals and predictable investment. Authored by Betsy Agar.
Energy efficiency deserves to be treated as a nation-building project — one that the federal government should lead. Authored by Brendan Haley.
A national retrofit mission is a made-in-Canada economic strategy that is the foundation for building new housing faster, cheaper, and sustainably. Authored by Betsy Agar.
A made-in-Canada approach can strengthen appliance and equipment efficiency programs, safeguard consumer savings, and reflect Canada’s clean energy strengths and climate priorities. Authored by Sarah Riddell.
The Greener Homes Loan Program is a success, but new business models could unlock public-private cooperation and lower costs for Canadians. Authored by Brendan Haley.
A recent study by Efficiency Canada found that utility resource planning has struggled to keep pace with electricity demand growth in recent years. While electrification is widely viewed as the optimal pathway to decarbonizing energy systems, many provinces are also beginning to recognize its economic potential. To realize these objectives while maintaining system reliability and affordability, Canadian utilities will need to capture the full potential of demand-side resources, such as energy efficiency. Authored in Alyssa Nippard and James Gaede.