Saskatchewan’s building code backtrack will burden homeowners with higher costs
Saskatchewan is backtracking on its commitment to make new buildings more energy efficient, a move Efficiency Canada says will disrupt the construction sector and lead to higher long-term costs for homeowners.
Efficiency Canada’s Response to the Fall Economic Statement
Efficiency Canada's Response to the 2024 Fall Economic Statement December 16, 2024 — The 2024 Fall Economic Statement announced that it will increase funding for interest-free loans through the Canada Greener Homes Loan Program. This will allow more Canadians to...Canada’s Housing Plan helps low-income Canadians reduce costs with energy efficiency
Canada’s Housing Plan announcement includes funding for a Greener Homes Affordability Program targeted to “low-to-median” income Canadians.
Wind down of Greener Home grants shows need for a consistent strategy
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.
Hamilton Spectator: Ontario needs to focus on energy bills not rates, advises new energy efficiency report
Ontario would have ranked higher if the provincial government did not cancel electric vehicle charging programs or remove a provision in the building code that enabled electric vehicle charging.