How to launch a retrofit mission in the next federal budget
To accelerate GHG reductions and create a net-zero emissions future, we need to retrofit almost every building in Canada. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Debunking the Alberta energy war room on energy poverty
This blog responds to a Canada Energy Centre brief blaming sustainable energy for energy poverty. Authored by Abhi Kantamneni and Brendan Haley.
Federal mandate letters signal changes to building codes, deep retrofits, and electric vehicles
The Prime Minister of Canada released the “mandate letters” to federal Ministers. Here are energy efficiency highlights from the letters, with some added context. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Want net-zero building codes in Canada? It’s time to create the Net-Zero Building Acceleration Fund
A Net-Zero Building Codes Acceleration Fund will accelerate code adoption and compliance through support for market readiness for net-zero codes. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.
We need a national retrofit code sooner, rather than later
Canadians can expect Alterations to Existing Buildings (our national retrofit code) in 2030. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.
The building blocks of minimum energy performance standards
In this blog, we look at some of the core considerations for policymakers as they seek to design and implement the building blocks of an effective Minimum Energy Performance Standards. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.