What the Spring Economic Update means for energy efficiency
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.
The good, the bad and the equivocal: Evaluating the proposed amendment to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act
Modernizing the Energy Efficiency Act would reduce energy costs and speed progress towards net-zero emissions. Authored by Sarah Riddell.
Ottawa plans to modernize the Energy Efficiency Act. Here’s how to do it right
To reduce energy bills and reach net-zero emissions, Canada’s update to the legislation must strengthen standards and broaden its scope. Authored by Sarah Riddell.