How Build Canada Homes can advance the Retrofit Mission
As the federal government ramps up support for affordable housing, retrofits can provide long-term stability to the housing market. Authored by Betsy Agar.
Policy Strategies to Support Innovation in New Housing Construction
This report offers policy recommendations for federal, provincial, and local governments aimed at fostering meaningful and sustainable advancements in new housing construction. Authored by Kevin Lockhart and Brendan Haley.
Leading the way: How municipalities can leverage benchmarking to building labeling to decarbonize existing buildings
Municipalities are seeking ways to limit emissions from their building sector. To do so, tools like benchmarking and building labelling, audits and recommissioning, or building performance standards are available. Authored by Kevin Lockhart and Emilie Grenier.
What’s in the Canada Green Buildings Strategy
The federal government released its Canada Green Buildings Strategy. The strategy recognizes that green buildings are affordable, healthy, and climate-resilient. Yet, to deliver on this promising future, the strategy needs to include new public investments or clear regulatory pathways. Authored by Brendan Haley.
Canada Electricity Advisory Council recognizes the demand side
The Canada Electricity Advisory Council’s Final Report highlights “Saving Energy” as one of four steps to achieve net-zero electricity. Authored by Brendan Haley.