Publications
Efficiency Canada’s research explores the benefits of energy efficiency within a Canadian context. Our publications include reports, policy briefs, submissions, and other resources. Explore all past reports, submissions, policy briefs, or use the search or filter tools to navigate publications by issue area or publication type.
Public Review of Proposed Changes to the 2020 National Model Codes
First released in March of 2022, the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) and the National Building Code (NBC) make...
Update to the Green Development Standards
Addressing energy efficiency and resilience in new construction is one of the best actions the City of Mississauga can take...
Energy Poverty, Housing and Vulnerability in Canada
An exploration of the intersection between energy poverty, housing and vulnerability, particularly in the Canadian context.
Driving Climate Action
In this report, we consider the federal government’s role in advancing commercial building decarbonization at scale, using Mandatory Building Performance...
Advancing Canadian Appliance and Equipment Standards
This policy brief provides a background on appliance and equipment standards in Canada, discusses proposed Canadian and U.S. standards, and...
Policy Tools for Achieving Energy Efficient and Emissions Neutral Buildings in Edmonton
This report examines how policy can accelerate newly constructed emissions-neutral buildings in Edmonton.