Let’s make eliminating energy poverty a national priority
Energy poverty — when households spend a high portion of their incomes on energy bills or can’t access services like warmth or cooling — affects more than two million households.
Leading the way: How municipalities can leverage benchmarking to building labeling to decarbonize existing buildings
Municipalities are seeking ways to limit emissions from their building sector. To do so, tools like benchmarking and building labelling, audits and recommissioning, or building performance standards are available.
What’s in the Canada Green Buildings Strategy
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.
Canada Electricity Advisory Council recognizes the demand side
The Canada Electricity Advisory Council’s Final Report highlights “Saving Energy” as one of four steps to achieve net-zero electricity.
Why Canada should phase out fuel oil for space and water heating
Fuel oil is Canada’s most polluting way of heating buildings and water. All new systems should use a more energy-efficient alternative.
Toronto moving ahead on Building Performance Standards: What you need to know
Toronto is joining other major North American cities in mandating building performance standards.