Municipalities are seeking ways to limit emissions from their building sector. To do so, tools like benchmarking and building labelling, audits and recommissioning, or building performance standards are available. Authored by Kevin Lockhart and Emilie Grenier.
The federal government released its Canada Green Buildings Strategy. The strategy recognizes that green buildings are affordable, healthy, and climate-resilient. Yet, to deliver on this promising future, the strategy needs to include new public investments or clear regulatory pathways. Authored by Brendan Haley.
The Canada Electricity Advisory Council’s Final Report highlights “Saving Energy” as one of four steps to achieve net-zero electricity. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Fuel oil is Canada’s most polluting way of heating buildings and water. All new systems should use a more energy-efficient alternative. Authored by Sarah Riddell and Brendan Haley.
Efficiency Canada has long emphasized the need for a national low-income energy efficiency strategy.
Toronto is joining other major North American cities in mandating building performance standards. Authored by Sharane Simon.