The federal government released its Canada Green Buildings Strategy. The strategy recognizes that green buildings are affordable, healthy, and climate-resilient. Yet, to deliver on this promising future, the strategy needs to include new public investments or clear regulatory pathways.
On June 10, 2024, the Canada Electricity Advisory Council publicly released its Final Report, Powering Canada: A blueprint for success. The Council is an independent body of 19 electricity sector leaders created shortly after the 2023 federal budget to advise the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada.
To make new buildings climate-ready and affordable, provinces and territories should use the tiered code framework as intended by graduating to higher levels of building performance.
Canada’s Housing Plan announcement includes funding for a Greener Homes Affordability Program targeted to “low-to-median” income Canadians.
Fuel oil is Canada’s most polluting way of heating buildings and water. All new systems should use a more energy-efficient alternative.
The federal government announced Greener Homes grants are winding down and hinted at future directions to support energy retrofits. Long-term consistent support for energy retrofits is needed.
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