This report explores how Canada can align energy poverty reduction with decarbonization efforts to ensure equitable access to net-zero retrofits, lower energy costs, improve living conditions, and enhance climate resilience.
Energy poverty and housing vulnerability are critical issues affecting many Canadians. This report provides policy and program recommendations to unlock Canada’s capacity to alleviate energy poverty, reduce emissions, improve housing quality and achieve better health outcomes for all Canadians, with an emphasis on targeting programs for those who need them the most. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni, Brendan Haley, and Laura Tozer.
The Energy Poverty Data Map: User Guide introduces an interactive map designed to visualize energy poverty and vulnerability across Canada.
This report uses qualitative user-profiles and associated evidence from academic and grey literature and Canadian Census data to unpack lived experiences of energy poverty. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni and Brendan Haley.
An exploration of the intersection between energy poverty, housing and vulnerability, particularly in the Canadian context. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni.
This report looks at how neglecting energy efficiency upgrades in an attempt to keep housing affordable leads to inadequate housing quality. And, it does little to challenge the market dynamics driving the loss of affordable housing in private markets. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni and Brendan Haley.
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