The federal government released an updated climate plan, aiming to set Canada on a path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and to exceed the Paris agreement 2030 targets. Here is what it means for energy efficiency. Authored by Brendan Haley.
The best time to plan the “how” in compliance, is before the updated codes are in force across Canada. To reap the benefits of tomorrow’s tiered energy codes, we need to start planning and actioning compliance initiatives today. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.
Canada’s national model building codes can now be counted among the public processes across Canada that continue to be affected by COVID-19. Despite the delay, provinces and territories have opportunities to pave the way for building energy code adoption now. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.
This summer, we have already experienced the usual heat waves that have already become a life-and-death impact of climate change in Canada: there has never been a better time to have a national conversation about building codes, energy efficiency, and heat stress. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.
We must make energy efficiency workplaces inclusive, create opportunities, and expand the promotion of women in energy efficiency, so that others can see role-models, encouraging more women to join. Authored by Gillian Wesley.
Energy efficiency is a job creation powerhouse: it employs 436,000 workers in Canada, more than the oil and gas extraction or telecommunications sectors. Authored by Brendan Haley.
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