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Our new guide offers municipalities and policymakers insights into the role existing buildings are expected to play in meeting Canada’s decarbonization goals.
Read more: efficiencycanada.org/codes-r…
Notre nouveau guide donne aux municipalités et aux décideurs.euses un aperçu du rôle que des bâtiments existants sont censés jouer pour atteindre les objectifs de décarbonation du Canada. Téléchargez-le ici:
efficiencycanada.org/fr/regl…
#ZéroÉmission
JOB ALERT: @townofokotoks is hiring a Home Energy Retrofits Lead.
Apply by July 30, 2023, at discoveree.ca/job/1049139-cl…
Efficiency Canada retweeted
LC3 is proud to have funded The Municipal Guide to Net-Zero Energy Ready Building Codes created by @EfficiencyCAN. This guide will help you:
✔️ Understand tiered codes
✔️ Advantages of adopting an ambitious tier
✔️ How to use them to achieve net-zero
action.efficiencycanada.org/…
Mandatory Building Performance Standards (MBPS) are a vital policy tool for achieving energy, emissions, and water reduction goals in our worst-performing buildings.
Learn More: efficiencycanada.org/codes-m…
Canada needs to develop comprehensive policy solutions that enhance both energy efficiency and tenant rights in the rental market. Check out the findings and recommendations in our new report. #EnergyEfficiency #TenantRights
Read more: efficiencycanada.org/tenant-…
JOB ALERT: @CityofEdmonton is hiring an Environmental Engineer.
Apply by July 13, 2023 at discoveree.ca/job/990416-env…
Discover an innovative policy framework that cities can use to cut energy waste and emissions from existing buildings in this new guide by @EfficiencyCan and @lc3Canada: efficiencycanada.org/codes-r…
Notre nouveau guide, réglementer la consommation d’énergie et les émissions dans les bâtiments qui existent au Canada, est disponible actuellement. Téléchargez-le:
efficiencycanada.org/fr/regl…
Our latest research delves into the inequity within Canada's energy-efficiency programs. While these programs make some homes more energy efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they neglect the third of Canadians who are renters. (1/2)
In a Q&A with co-author @akantamn, @NatObserver explores the importance of combining energy efficiency and rental protection policies.
Read the Q&A here: nationalobserver.com/2023/06…
#EnergyEfficiency #Inequities #Renters (2/2)
According to a @ClimateInstit report, Canadian households are projected to see a 12% reduction in energy expenses by 2050 by transitioning away from fossil fuels and embracing clean electricity to power their homes, vehicles, and businesses.
Read more: climateinstitute.ca/reports/…
By 2030 Ontario's electricity grid could face chronic shortages. Timely action to conserve energy would help save the province from this expensive decision and conserve enough power for 3 million homes.
Learn more: thoughtleadership.rbc.com/po…
#EnergyEfficiency #Ontario #Electricity
Efficiency Canada retweeted
Looking for tools that can help cities cut #energy waste and #emissions from existing buildings?
New @EfficiencyCAN and LC3 guide offers insights into the role existing buildings are expected to play in Canada’s decarbonization goals.
Learn more today → bit.ly/3NMz0TH
Efficiency Canada retweeted
Vous cherchez des outils qui peuvent aider les villes à réduire le gaspillage d'#énergie et les #émissions des bâtiments existants?
Le nouveau guide @EfficiencyCAN et LC3 offre un aperçu du rôle des bâtiments existants dans la décarbonisation du Canada.
→ bit.ly/3Jwt5Qn
Is your municipality struggling to cut emissions from existing buildings?
Download our latest report to see how municipalities can use regulatory tools to reduce emissions in existing buildings: efficiencycanada.org/codes-r…
0%No, we're right on track
0%We've hit some roadblocks
100%Yes, the guide is needed
3 votes • Final results Efficiency Canada retweeted
Tenants are left out of energy efficiency policies and programs
In this interview @akantamn talks about our new @EfficiencyCAN paper that proposes a tenant bill of rights for efficient and affordable rental homes
nationalobserver.com/2023/06…
Efficiency Canada retweeted
Important report from @EfficiencyCAN on overcoming energy poverty in rental housing. #CarbonDown #CommunityUp
Balancing energy efficiency and tenant rights in rental properties is a critical challenge for policymakers. Read about the potential conflicts and recommendations in our new report. #EnergyEfficiency #TenantRights
Read it here: efficiencycanada.org/energy-…