The feds deliver (limited) support for low-income energy efficiency
New federal funding aims to address climate change and affordability, but is it sufficient?
Cutting emissions in the buildings sector through Canada’s national model codes
Supported by the sector, a national model code objective has been put forward that recognizes the impact of operational and embodied carbon emissions throughout the buildings’ lifecycle. This change could open the door for building code provisions that limit or reduce emissions from building operations as well as construction materials.
Polling: Canadians support low-income energy efficiency
New polling data shows strong national support for low-income energy efficiency. However, the federal government still has no strategy to help most low-income Canadians in need.
Canada’s provinces lag leading American states in energy efficiency savings and spending
Canada’s provinces lag leading American states in energy efficiency savings and spending Policies like energy efficiency resource standards lead to higher savings performance south of the border Research Associate, Efficiency Canada Annabelle Linders Policy Intern,...
What the new Federal Green Building Strategy could look like (part two)
In part one, we examined five high level themes that could help guide Canada’s new federal Green Building Strategy. Part two will examine specific policies and policy frameworks that the Strategy must consider to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
What the new Federal Green Building Strategy could look like (part one)
By establishing “net-zero emissions” as the goal of the Green Building Strategy the federal government will need to lead a process of structural change towards that end state. That means defining the building standards and policies that are needed to reach net-zero and forging coalitions of provinces, municipalities, utilities, businesses etc. taking actions consistent with that goal. A net-zero framework therefore contrasts with previous strategies that focused on incremental emission reductions and efficiency improvements, and relied upon achieving consensus amongst provinces and territories.