Plugging the gaps: Part 1 — The current state of play
Buildings account for nearly 18% of Canada’s total GHG emissions. The path to reaching climate commitments must include existing buildings. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.
Green Development Standards: Helping municipalities act now to increase efficiency in the buildings sector
Green Development Standards (GDS) can act as a low-cost, effective way to act on the the climate emergency. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.
No reason for Canada to delay appliance efficiency standards
If Canada were to delay appliance energy standards, it would result in higher emissions and higher energy costs. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Energy efficiency highlights and questions from Budget 2021
Highlights from the federal government’s budget related to energy efficiency and remaining questions and policy gaps. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Energy efficiency programs can change the energy poverty conversation
Energy poverty is frequently blamed on carbon pricing and renewable energy transitions in the media, while the academic literature presents a more diverse picture that also includes the proliferation of inefficient buildings, rising income inequality and a lack of grid access as contributors
Canada’s model building code isn’t on an airtight path to net zero
Airtightness testing is a critical measure needed to ensure that unintentional airflow does not cause energy losses, structural damage, or poor indoor air quality in new buildings. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.