Update to the Green Development Standards
Addressing energy efficiency and resilience in new construction is one of the best actions the City of Mississauga can take to realize it’s goal of becoming a net-zero community.
Advancing Canadian Appliance and Equipment Standards
This policy brief provides a background on appliance and equipment standards in Canada, discusses proposed Canadian and U.S. standards, and international best practices for efficiency standards of several product categories in the forthcoming Amendment 18, and some that NRCan could implement via future amendments. The brief highlights opportunities for Canada to demonstrate leadership by adopting standards that go beyond U.S. regulations, in reflection of our colder climate and energy policy priorities.
Response to the Request for Written Comments and Submissions on British Columbia’s Highest Efficiency Equipment Standards (HEES) for Space and Water Heating – Point of Sale Regulations
We are writing to express support for the proposed British Columbia Highest Efficiency Equipment Standards (HEES) for Space and Water Heating – Point of Sale Regulations. The proposed regulations are feasible and timely, are in alignment with leading U.S. states, and demonstrate leadership in Canadian provincial climate and energy policy. Authored by Sarah Riddell, Matt Malinowski, James Gaede and Brendan Haley.
Written Submission to Pre-Budget Consultation for Scaling Decarbonization Investments to Achieve Federal Affordability Objectives, Demonstrate Equity, and Enable Net Zero Workforce Strategies Supporting Black Canadians
This year’s federal budget must consider how to help Canadians with the rising cost of living while continuing to take action on climate change to achieve net-zero emissions and reduce fossil fuel use, especially given our economy’s vulnerability to future price increases. Energy efficiency is a way to make progress on both affordability and climate objectives.
Climate and Affordability in Budget 2024
The next budget could demonstrate to all Canadians that climate action has the ability to enhance affordability by creating a Home Energy Affordability Assistance Program for low-to-moderate-income Canadians.
Response to the Request for Information from the Canada Electricity Advisory Council
The Canadian Electricity Advisory Council (CEAC) was established in May 2023 with a 12-month mandate to provide independent advice to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources in order to accelerate investment in and promote sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy systems.