First released in March of 2022, the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) and the National Building Code (NBC) make up the foundation for Canada’s first national tiered energy codes. These model codes, alongside the National Fire Code, National Farm Buildings Codes, and National Plumbing Code, are developed on a five-year cycle. As the 2020-2025 code development cycle comes to a close, the proposed changes are available via a public review period that is now open and runs until April 29, 2024. This review period is intended to collect feedback related to proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the model codes. To better help navigate the proposed changes, this article offers an overview of the proposed changes.

Addressing energy efficiency and resilience in new construction is one of the best actions the City of Mississauga can take to realize it’s goal of becoming a net-zero community.

An exploration of the intersection between energy poverty, housing and vulnerability, particularly in the Canadian context.