REPORT
Policy Tools for Achieving Energy Efficient and Emissions Neutral Buildings in Edmonton February 23, 2024REPORT
Policy Tools for Achieving Energy Efficient and Emissions Neutral Buildings in Edmonton February 23, 2024About the report
Municipalities across Canada, including the City of Edmonton, have established a path to transition to our net-zero future by 2050. Edmonton’s buildings sector accounts for 1/5 of total emissions and plays an important role in achieving net-zero targets.
This report examines how policy can accelerate newly constructed emissions-neutral buildings, which use less energy and require no costly retrofits, addressing a key climate target challenge.
This report was funded by Alberta Ecotrust Foundation’s Climate Innovation Grant Program.
Authors
Brenda Heelan Powell
Environmental Law Centre
Kevin Lockhart
Efficiency Canada
Jason Unger
Environmental Law Centre
Robyn Webb
Community Energy Association
Key report findings
Building codes, especially the 2020 model codes, can guide municipalities through holistic planning considering health, sustainability, and economics.
A bold emissions-neutral policy ensures each new building contributes to Edmonton’s energy transition.
This will prioritize resources for decarbonizing existing residential and commercial buildings, a massive effort.