Canada’s Housing Plan helps low-income Canadians reduce costs with energy efficiency
Canada’s Housing Plan announcement includes funding for a Greener Homes Affordability Program targeted to “low-to-median” income Canadians.
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.
Driving Climate Action
In this report, we consider the federal government’s role in advancing commercial building decarbonization at scale, using Mandatory Building Performance Standards.
Written Submission to Pre-Budget Consultation for Scaling Decarbonization Investments to Achieve Federal Affordability Objectives, Demonstrate Equity, and Enable Net Zero Workforce Strategies Supporting Black Canadians
This year’s federal budget must consider how to help Canadians with the rising cost of living while continuing to take action on climate change to achieve net-zero emissions and reduce fossil fuel use, especially given our economy’s vulnerability to future price increases. Energy efficiency is a way to make progress on both affordability and climate objectives.
Wind down of Greener Home grants shows need for a consistent strategy
The federal government announced Greener Homes grants are winding down and hinted at future directions to support energy retrofits. Long-term consistent support for energy retrofits is needed.