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Energy efficiency programs can change the energy poverty conversation
Energy poverty is frequently blamed on carbon pricing and renewable energy transitions in the media, while the academic literature presents...
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Canada’s model building code isn’t on an airtight path to net zero
Airtightness testing is a critical measure needed to ensure that unintentional airflow does not cause energy losses, structural damage, or...
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16 ways Canada’s enhanced climate plan advances energy efficiency
The federal government released an updated climate plan, aiming to set Canada on a path to achieve net-zero emissions by...
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Efficiency Canada’s response to the Fall Economic Statement
Yesterday, the Government of Canada tabled its Fall Economic Statement, which included $2.6 billion over 7 years for home retrofits....
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2020 Year in Review
We made a lot of big moves in 2020. Here is to even bigger ones in 2021!
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Without compliance, do new building codes matter?
The best time to plan the “how” in compliance, is before the updated codes are in force across Canada. To...
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Ontario Auditor General audit finds the province falling short on energy efficiency, new provincial scorecard report explains why
Ontario slipped in national rankings, and risks not achieving its 2030 emission-reduction targets
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New report measures how Canadian provinces stack up on energy efficiency, what it means for a clean economic recovery
Provincial scorecard puts British Columbia in the lead, shows that Alberta and Ontario are losing ground.
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Taking action on our commitment to advance gender equality
Helping to advance gender parity in the energy efficiency sector is a priority for Efficiency Canada
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Everything you need to know about energy efficiency in today’s Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announcement
Efficiency Canada has been calling for the CIB to make building retrofits part of its mandate since 2018
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New report charts a pathway to compliance for the building energy codes of tomorrow
Canada’s building energy codes are expected to look a lot different by 2030, but there are already several barriers to...
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Canada’s national model building codes delayed until December 2021
Canada’s national model building codes can now be counted among the public processes across Canada that continue to be affected...
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When home, school, and work are the same place, high indoor temperatures matter more than ever
This summer, we have already experienced the usual heat waves that have already become a life-and-death impact of climate change...
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Canada sets three percent target for energy efficiency improvement, experts recommend a $27.3 billion investment in building retrofits to start
Canadian Minister of Natural Resources, the Honorable Seamus O’Regan, announced today that Canada will join The Three Percent Club, a...
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Celebrating Canada’s champions for an energy efficient recovery
Across Canada; from coast to coast and in the arctic; municipally, provincially, federally and internationally; from NGOs to coalitions to...
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Alberta cuts successful job-creation engine in the midst of recession
Dissolving Energy Efficiency Alberta is a “missed opportunity” to create local jobs and save Albertans money, says Efficiency Canada executive...
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Canada’s economic recovery could be a boon for women in the energy efficiency sector, if we play our cards right
We must make energy efficiency workplaces inclusive, create opportunities, and expand the promotion of women in energy efficiency, so that...
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The Agenda: Economic Stimulus with Renewable Energy?
Brendan Haley joins a panel on The Agenda with Steve Paikin to discuss our once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in a...
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An energy efficient economic recovery in three steps
We can build a more energy efficient economy after the COVID-19 crisis ends. Work can start now — existing programs...
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Energy efficiency programs are “shovel-ready”
New benchmarking data shows Canadian jurisdictions could catch up to leading American states in energy efficiency
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How today’s economic recovery policies can bake-in tomorrow’s energy efficient buildings
Canada’s 2020 national Model Codes, scheduled to be released in the fall of this year, are an ideal vehicle for...
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A resilient recovery: an open letter from Canada’s clean energy sector
As the conversation in Canada shifts from immediate relief to economic recovery, new questions will arise: what does recovery look...
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Energy efficiency’s role in Canada’s economic recovery
Canada is facing a major public health crisis and that needs to be everyone’s priority right now. This includes physical...
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How can we work on energy efficiency while physical distancing?
COVID-19 is a health crisis that needs to be everyone’s priority right now. Those who work on energy efficiency might...
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Checking in: Federal economic response plan, our top tips for remote work, online training opportunities, and more.
During these truly unique times, your health and well-being is the number one priority. Please take care of yourself and...
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Remote work tips from Efficiency Canada
From staying connected, to sharing an office with kids and pets, here is how we work together from afar
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What you need to know about the new building codes
Building codes impact a significant proportion of energy use in buildings and, as such, they are the quickest, cheapest and...
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2019: A Year in Review
2019 has been a great year for energy efficiency in Canada! Join us in celebrating a year of accomplishments in...
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CBC News: Energy efficiency is key to climate action, but which provinces are leading the way?
Given the sector's potential, Haley fully admitted that Efficiency Canada put out the scorecard with an eye to "trying to...
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Red Deer Advocate: Alberta ranks sixth in Canada in energy efficiency
Alberta went from zero to sixth place in all of Canada in energy savings.
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New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal: New Brunswick among biggest energy wasters
New Brunswick has scored near the bottom of a new national scorecard on energy efficiency, thanks to what the authors...
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Darpan Magazine: Canada’s First Energy Efficiency Scorecard Gives Top Marks To British Columbia
Policy director Brendan Haley says the top rank is largely due to B.C.'s green building code, ambitious natural gas savings...
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CTV News: B.C. given top marks by advocacy group for energy efficiency
Efficiency Canada, based at Carleton University, gave the province first place in its first-ever provincial scorecard. But it says there's...
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B.C. Local News: B.C. gets top marks in national energy efficiency report card
B.C. earned 56 points out of 100 for its efforts, including the Energy Step Code program, which gives incentives to...
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Sing Tao Daily: 能源政策效率排行榜 卑诗夺魁安省仅第三
有组织公布首个加国各省能源政策效率排行榜,卑诗省因实施多项节能政策而位居榜首,魁省的交通设施优良而排第二名,安省本来可以位列更高位置,但因为取消电动车充电计划等能源政策,只能屈居第三。
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Plumbing and HVAC magazine: Provinces ranked by energy efficiency
“Imagine thinking of all that energy waste from our homes, businesses and industry as a resource, just like natural gas,...
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Hamilton Spectator: Ontario needs to focus on energy bills not rates, advises new energy efficiency report
Ontario would have ranked higher if the provincial government did not cancel electric vehicle charging programs or remove a provision...
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British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources: Minister’s statement on B.C. ranking first in Canada for energy efficiency
Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, has issued the following statement.
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North American Clean Energy: British Columbia Tops Provinces in Canada’s First-Ever Energy Efficiency Scorecard
British Columbia earns top marks in the first-ever Canadian Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard, developed by the nonprofit Efficiency Canada to...
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Montreal Gazette: Quebec tops for electric cars but lags in energy conservation
In two categories, the province can do much better, Efficiency Canada's 181-page report found
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Halifax Chronicle Herald: Emma Norton on how Nova Scotia could become even more energy-efficient
With a climate catastrophe looming, it’s helpful to remember that there are millions of people in the world working on...
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NationTalk: Nova Scotia recognized as a national leader in energy efficiency
Nova Scotia received the highest score in Atlantic Canada for overall energy efficiency and fourth nationally, closely trailing British Columbia,...
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The Indo-Canadian Voice: B.C. ranks first in Canada for energy efficiency
Michelle Mungall, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, on Tuesday said it was great to see British Columbia recognized...
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CBC: P.E.I. ranks 7th in Canada when it comes to energy efficiency, study says
P.E.I. is doing well in some areas and poor in others when it comes to energy efficiency, according to a...
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Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard published
Carleton University-based advocacy organization Efficiency Canada releases a report on how Canadian provinces stack up in efforts to save energy
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The Energy Mix: Energy efficiency scorecard shows B.C. leading, but all provinces with room to improve
British Columbia leads, Saskatchewan along with Newfoundland and Labrador lag, and no province receives a score above 58 points on...
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Calgary’s Business: Alberta, Saskatchewan lag in energy efficiency ratings
The report said energy efficiency — the energy saved with efficient and “smart” buildings, technologies and appliances — is increasingly...
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Electrical Line Magazine: British Columbia ranks first in Canadian Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard
British Columbia nabbed first place in Canada's first-ever Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard, released in November — alongside a Canada-wide database...
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Towards Net-Zero: A Building Code Meeting for the History Books
Proposed changes to Canada’s Building codes will lay the foundation for Canada’s Net Zero Energy Ready model code, which is...
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Opinion: Energy efficiency makes sense and doesn’t need a carbon tax
You can find thousands of Albertans working in energy efficiency if you look in the right places. They work in...
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James Glave: Inside British Columbia’s “Revolutionary” Building Energy Code
The BC Energy Step Code is steadily transforming the province’s communities to reach net-zero energy-ready performance. A forthcoming report unpacks...
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Energy efficiency sector nearing major breakthrough, MCAC members told
While the sector is the fastest-growing part of the energy industry in Canada, it’s diverse and scattered. But if Canadians...
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Ontario Breaks Promise to Support Conservation
Today, the Ontario government released its annual budget. One thing that might be missed is that the government has failed...
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Energy Efficiency Conferences 2019
The following are conferences taking place in 2019 all over North America – as well as a list of training...
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Energy Efficiency in Ontario’s New Environment Plan
On November 29th the new government of Ontario released a new environment plan. It discusses issues such as land conservation...
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Ontario takes step backwards on Home Energy Labelling
Repeal of Green Energy Act leaves out home energy labelling
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Energy Efficiency can be the Targeted Competitiveness Strategy the Federal Government is Looking for
Increasing energy productivity can build a more competitive and resilient economy
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Study Shows Canada’s Efficiency Resource Potential
This landmark study demonstrates why energy efficiency can be Canada’s “first fuel”. The energy we save could account for more...
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Efficiency Recognized as Priority Energy Resource in Energy Transition Québec’s First Master Plan
The top guideline in the plan recognizes “energy efficiency as a priority energy source”. This post reviews some energy efficiency...
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Alberta is emerging as an energy efficiency leader
A new energy efficient economy is being created in Alberta, tapping into the province’s entrepreneurial spirit. Alberta is ahead of...
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Who is Efficiency Canada?
Now is the time to build on the momentum driven by utilities, governments, agencies, consultants and NGOs, who have been...
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