The Government of Canada Announces Calls for Applications for Green Building Retrofits
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, launched the call for applications for two new initiatives to …
The Hill Times: Canada needs a better approach to net-zero home renovations
Incentive programs need to meet homeowners where they are and set them on a path to zero-carbon homes. The federal government kicked off engagement on the Canada Green Buildings Strategy this summer, with …
The Hill Times: When it comes to home resiliency, Canada can’t afford to wait
In May, Quebec and Ontario, Canada’s two largest provinces, experienced an extreme spring weather event: A storm ripped through large swaths of the provinces; destroying homes, vehicles and businesses, toppling trees, leaving…
Greener Homes Initiative Opens New Loan Stream of up to $40,000
This program will provide $4.4 billion in interest-free loans of up to $40,000 per household and will be available for Canadians to undertake eligible retrofits.
Toronto Launches Deep Retrofit Challenge to Accelerate Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings to Help Meet Goal of Net Zero Emissions
The City of Toronto has announced the launch of the Deep Retrofit Challenge …
2020 National Model Codes Now Available
The National Research Council (NRC) has finally released the 2020 editions of the Canadian Building, Fire, Plumbing, and Energy model codes …
