The feds deliver (limited) support for low-income energy efficiency
New federal funding aims to address climate change and affordability, but is it sufficient? Authored by Abhi Kantamneni and Brendan Haley.
Cutting emissions in the buildings sector through Canada’s national model codes
Supported by the sector, a national model code objective has been put forward that recognizes the impact of operational and embodied carbon emissions throughout the buildings’ lifecycle. This change could open the door for building code provisions that limit or reduce emissions from building operations as well as construction materials. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.
Polling: Canadians support low-income energy efficiency
New polling data shows strong national support for low-income energy efficiency. However, the federal government still has no strategy to help most low-income Canadians in need. Authored by Abhi Kantamneni and Brendan Haley.
Canada’s provinces lag leading American states in energy efficiency savings and spending
Efficiency Canada’s new report compares energy efficiency savings, targets, and spending in Canada and the United States. Authored by Alyssa Nippard.
What the new Federal Green Building Strategy could look like (part two)
We examine specific policies and policy frameworks that the Federal Green Building Strategy must consider to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Authored by Brendan Haley.
What the new Federal Green Building Strategy could look like (part one)
By establishing “net-zero emissions” as the goal of the Green Building Strategy, the federal government will need to lead a process of structural change towards that end state. Authored by Brendan Haley.