Benchmarking Canadian Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Appliances and Equipment
This report provides analysis and recommendations on three key categories: electric motors, lighting, and major home appliances. Authored by Sarah Riddell.
Connecting the Dots
Canada should ensure its project of national interest designation is helping build clean, competitive industries–not just individual projects–starting with four focus areas.
The 2025 Energy Efficiency Programs Report
This report provides a detailed picture of utility demand-side management (DSM) activities across Canada. Authored by James Gaede, Alyssa Nippard, and Katharine Turner.
Energy Efficiency: The “Made-in-Canada” Resource
Energy efficiency is a readily available resource to insulate Canada from global economic turbulence while building strength in a clean energy economy. This report shows that Canada has the companies, knowledge, and infrastructure to deliver homegrown solutions. Authored by Brendan Haley and Carol Maas.
Making Net-Zero Retrofits Work For Energy-Poor Households
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. Authored by Abhilash Kantamneni, James Gaede, and Brendan Haley
No Margin for Error
This report surveys policy options to align DSM strategies with net-zero emission goals by breaking down unhelpful fuel silos and explores Canadian experiences with institutional misalignments and innovative cross-fuel policy initiatives. Authored by Brendan Haley, James Gaede and Alyssa Nippard.