Jun 24, 2015 | Home Owner
We all know there are a variety of incentive programs designed to encourage energy conservation. The trouble is knowing how to find the right program for the right location, building type or energy-efficiency upgrade. To simplify the search, NAIMA Canada has enhanced...
Jun 3, 2015 | Building Professional, Membership
Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced on May 15, 2015 that Canada has set a target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030, which was formally submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The...
Jun 3, 2015 | Building Professional, Membership
The province of Manitoba announced on May 14, 2015 that changes to the Province’s Building Code have been approved, which will result in improved energy efficiency standards for new homes. Changes include new insulation requirements for above-ground wall assemblies,...
Jun 2, 2015 | Building Professional
These words, “Net-Zero” and “Net-Zero Ready” have been bandied about for years. Several pilot homes have been built and studied, and articles written. But the concepts have not caught on – why? There are certainly no technical problems left...