Green Development Standards (GDS) can act as a low-cost, effective way to act on the the climate emergency.

If Canada were to delay appliance energy standards, it would result in higher emissions and higher energy costs. By using Energy Star as a benchmark, we can be aligned – but ahead – of the US and be better prepared to align with the even higher standards likely to come.

New program will create new low-carbon jobs and help Canadians across the country reduce their home energy bills by improving energy efficiency in their homes