How to Modernize Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act
This report presents recommendations to bring Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act into the 21st century. Authored by Sarah Riddell, Matt Malinowski, and Vivian Cox.
Amendment 19 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations Pre-Consultation Comment Submissions – Consolidated
Our consolidated pre-consultation comment submissions regarding Amendment 19 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations. Authored by Sarah Riddell.
Efficiency Canada’s Comments on Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 25: Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18)
This submission constitutes Efficiency Canada’s comments on Natural Resources
Canada’s (NRCan) June 2024 pre-publication consultation for Amendment 18 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations. Authored by Sarah Riddell.
Why Canada should phase out fuel oil for space and water heating
Fuel oil is Canada’s most polluting way of heating buildings and water. All new systems should use a more energy-efficient alternative. Authored by Sarah Riddell and Brendan Haley.
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 international best practices for efficiency standards of several product categories in the forthcoming Amendment 18, and some that NRCan could implement via future amendments. The brief highlights opportunities for Canada to demonstrate leadership by adopting standards that go beyond U.S. regulations, in reflection of our colder climate and energy policy priorities. Authored by Sarah Riddell