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

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.