Driving Climate Action

Driving Climate Action

In this report, we consider the federal government’s role in advancing commercial building decarbonization at scale, using Mandatory Building Performance Standards.

Advancing Canadian Appliance and Equipment Standards

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

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.

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

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.

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