Canadians need a stable, long-term retrofit incentive program. Here’s how Ottawa can deliver
An effective approach to building retrofits needs to avoid the familiar start-stop pattern for government funding.
What Canada’s new electricity strategy means for energy efficiency
Highlights from the federal government’s electricity strategy and analysis of how it could integrate energy efficiency measures. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Energy efficiency highlights from the Spring Economic Update 2026
Efficiency Canada has long emphasized the need for a national low-income energy efficiency strategy.
Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2026 Budget
Improving Canada’s energy efficiency contains all the elements of a promising
nation-building project. Budget 2026 could launch an energy-saving nation-building project with five actions. Authored by Brendan Haley.
How to grow the electricity system affordably
The key to affordability is understanding the potential to get more value from the electricity system already built by increasing efficiencies and utilization.
How Build Canada Homes can advance the Retrofit Mission
As the federal government ramps up support for affordable housing, retrofits can provide long-term stability to the housing market. Authored by Betsy Agar.