We need a national retrofit code sooner, rather than later
Canadians can expect Alterations to Existing Buildings (our national retrofit code) in 2030.
The building blocks of minimum energy performance standards
In this blog, we look at some of the core considerations for policymakers as they seek to design and implement the building blocks of an effective Minimum Energy Performance Standards.
Plugging the gaps: Part 1 — The current state of play
Buildings account for nearly 18% of Canada’s total GHG emissions and can make up as much as half of emissions in Canada’s major municipalities. Clearly, the path to reaching our climate commitments must include existing buildings.
Green Development Standards: Helping municipalities act now to increase efficiency in the buildings sector
Green Development Standards (GDS) can act as a low-cost, effective way to act on the the climate emergency. Authored by Kevin Lockhart.
No reason for Canada to delay appliance efficiency standards
If Canada were to delay appliance energy standards, it would result in higher emissions and higher energy costs.
Energy efficiency highlights and questions from Budget 2021
The federal government released an ambitious budget this week. The signature item is national childcare, a policy that should enable more women, who shoulder the majority of childcare burdens in Canada, to enter or re-enter the energy efficiency workforce.
What follows is a run-down of some of the budget highlights related to energy efficiency and remaining questions and policy gaps.