Model Bylaw for a Mandatory Building Performance Standard
This bylaw template helps local governments and staff create emission- or energy-based Mandatory Performance Standards. Use it as a starting point and change it to fit your town’s needs.
Regulating Energy and Emissions in Existing Buildings
This new guide offers municipalities and policymakers insights into the role existing buildings are expected to play in meeting Canada’s decarbonization goals. Authored by Kevin Lockhart and Sharane Simon.
A Roadmap for Municipal Action on Building Codes
Seven actions municipalities can take to put new buildings on the path to net zero energy and emissions.
Unlocking the potential of Mandatory Building Performance Standards through benchmarking
Explore solutions to enhance benchmarking adoption, drawing on lessons from other jurisdictions. Authored by Sharane Simon.
Letter from National Associations on the Canada Green Buildings Strategy
The national associations’ letter discusses critical feedback points on Canada’s Green Buildings Strategy.