What Budget 2025 means for energy efficiency
Budget 2025 missed an opportunity to make energy efficiency a productivity-enhancing nation-building project. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Creating a new policy agenda for residential retrofits
Abrupt cancellations of federal programs intensify market volatilities and create a disruptive stop-start pattern. A new policy agenda should be guided by transformative goals and predictable investment. Authored by Betsy Agar.
5 reasons improving energy efficiency is a good nation-building project
Energy efficiency deserves to be treated as a nation-building project — one that the federal government should lead. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Canada’s retrofit mission is the key to unlocking housing and economic growth
A national retrofit mission is a made-in-Canada economic strategy that is the foundation for building new housing faster, cheaper, and sustainably. Authored by Betsy Agar.
When alignment becomes a liability: ENERGY STAR and the case for a made-in-Canada approach to appliance and equipment efficiency
A made-in-Canada approach can strengthen appliance and equipment efficiency programs, safeguard consumer savings, and reflect Canada’s clean energy strengths and climate priorities. Authored by Sarah Riddell.
Re-thinking the Canada Greener Homes Loan Program
The Greener Homes Loan Program is a success, but new business models could unlock public-private cooperation and lower costs for Canadians. Authored by Brendan Haley.